Plumbing Permits

• Projects that REQUIRE permits
• Projects that DO NOT REQUIRE permits

The following projects REQUIRE plumbing permits and inspections:

• New Construction for bathroom (bathroom addition, new residential and commercial)
• Install NEW lawn sprinkler system connected to City Water
• Install NEW gas water heater (required gas, mechanical and plumbing permits including Chimney or Vent Certification)
• Install NEW humidifier (required electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits)
• Install NEW electric water heater (required electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits)
• Install NEW sump pump (required electrical and plumbing)
• Install or alter special piping and storage systems 
  (ex: *nonflammable medical gas systems and nonmedical oxygen systems)
  *requires 3rd party inspections
• Install clean-out in building sewer
• Relocate of existing bathroom’s fixtures (ex: water closet, shower, sink, dishwasher, water heater, etc)
• Replace all water lines/interior lines
• Replace septic system to sewer line
• Repair leak in outside underground water pipe

The following projects DO NOT REQUIRE a plumbing permit:

• Install and replace plumbing fixtures in the same location
• Repair leak in water pipe
• Thaw frozen pipe
• Unplug a sewer
• Replace water faucet
• Repair leak in water closet

Resources:

• Plumbing Permit Fees
• Plumbing Permit Applications – Printable Format
• Inspections (New Residential & New Commercial)