104.2, Exempt Work, is hereby deleted in its entirety and the following provisions shall be substituted therefor:

A permit shall not be required for the following:

(1) The stopping of leaks, in drains, soil, waste, or vent pipe, provided that a trap, drainpipe, soil, wastes, or vent pipe become defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, the same shall be considered as new work and permit shall be procured and inspection made as provided in this code. Replacement of fixture fittings and/or faucets, tubular traps, continuous wastes and tailpieces shall not require a permit.

(2) The clearing of stoppages, including the removal and reinstallation of water closets, or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves, or fixtures, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.

Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for work to be done in violation of the provisions of the code or other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.