Plumbing Permits

Plumbing Permits are required to replace water heaters and underground piping, add alter or relocate piping inside a wall or ceiling, or beneath a floor, and for plumbing in all new installations. This includes installation of sewers, water service, and exterior rain drains and the emergency repair, alteration or replacement of freeze-damaged or leaking concealed piping, if new piping exceeds three feet. A plumbing permit is required to install a backflow preventer for a lawn irrigation system. (See link on the right, “Backflow Device Permits”.) A plumbing permit is not required for "ordinary minor repairs" to plumbing systems on one’s own property, which means repair, replacement, or maintenance of existing accessible fixtures, parts, and appliances. When working with water and drain attachments do not alter an existing plumbing system without a permit.