Plumbing Permits
Purpose: Plumbing permits are required to provide practical plumbing regulations for the safeguarding of person and property from hazards arising from unsanitary and unhealthy plumbing conditions.

When Approval is Required: Any time that plumbing work is to be done, a plumbing permit is required. If the work is being performed in connection with a Building Permit, then the Plumbing Permit is not approved until after the Building Permit is approved.

How to Apply: Applications for plumbing permits are taken at P&I. The applicant for a plumbing permit must be a licensed plumber or the property owner. If the applicant is the resident property owner, but is not a licensed plumber, the owner must pass a homeowner plumbing examination with a score of at least 70% and sign a homeowner affidavit. Only licensed master plumbers may install water or sewer lines from the main line to the structure. Licensed appliance installers or master plumbers may install water treatment systems. Licensed appliance installers or master plumbers may install natural or LP gas systems. Only licensed master plumbers may install residential sprinkler systems.

Approving Agencies: Department of Permits & Inspections

Processing Time: Plumbing permits are usually issued within a time frame of one to two days from the day the application is made and the fee is paid. Applications are required to be in P&I before the plumbing work is started.

Duration of Approval: Plumbing permits are valid for one year.

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• Non- Residential Plumbing Application
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