Fulton Lead banned from drinking water plumbing ordinance (§ 18-147)
Chapter 18: Buildings and Building Regulations · Article VII. Plumbing Code
In short: No water service may be installed or kept for a property where lead-based materials were used in new drinking water plumbing or changes after January 4, 2014; water is shut off until the plumbing is lead free.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
(a) No water service connection shall be installed or maintained to any premises where lead based materials were used in new construction or modifications of the drinking water plumbing after January 4, 2014.
(b) If a premises is found to be in violation of subsection (a) above, water services shall be discontinued until such a time that the drinking water plumbing is lead free.
Official source: City of Fulton official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 18-147
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.