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Section 17-4. Reference to the Uniform Plumbing Code; conflicting provisions. If any provisions of this code conflict with or contravene provisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code that have been incorporated by reference, the provisions of this code shall prevail as to all matters and questions arising out of the subject matter of that provision. Article 2. Administration and Enforcement. Division 1. Administration. Section 17-7. Department having jurisdiction. Unless otherwise provided for by law, the department of public works shall have jurisdiction over and administer all matters covered by this code. Section 17-8. Duties of the administrative authority. The administrative authority shall maintain public office hours necessary to efficiently administer the provisions of this code and amendments thereto and shall perform the following duties: (1) Require submission of, examine, and check plans and specifications, drawings, descriptions, and diagrams necessary to show clearly the character, kind, and extent of work covered by applications for a permit, and upon approval, shall issue the permit applied for; (2) Administer and enforce the provisions of this code in a manner consistent with the intent thereof and shall inspect all plumbing and drainage work authorized by any permit to assure compliance with provisions of this code or amendments thereto, approving or condemning said work in whole or in part as conditions require; (3) Issue upon request a certificate of approval for any work approved by the administrative authority; (4) Condemn and reject all work done or being done or materials used or being used which do not in all respects comply with the provisions of this code and amendments thereto; (5) Order changes in workmanship and materials essential to obtain compliance with all provisions of this code; (6) Investigate any construction or work regulated by this code and issue such notices and orders as provided in this code; and (7) Keep a complete record of all essential transactions. Section 17-9. Compliance with this code and other laws. Any approval or permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this code shall comply with all applicable requirements of this code. The granting of a permit or variance under this code does 2