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Plumbing and Gas Permits

Plumbing Permits and Inspections

Projects that Require a Plumbing Permit

Plumbing permits are required for the following projects:

  • Installing any new piping or fixtures.
  • Replacing any plumbing pipe, such as hot and cold water supply, county water and sewer connections, well connections, septic tank connections and drainage piping.
  • Installing lawn irrigation backflow prevention device.

When to Schedule a Plumbing Permit Inspection

  • Plumbing Slab - After the piping is installed and tested, and before the piping is backfilled or concealed
  • Plumbing Rough - After all the piping that is to be concealed is installed and tested, and before the insulation and wall board are installed
  • Sewer and Water Line Hookup - After an approved rough-in inspection is obtained and the water and sewer pipes are installed, and before backfilling. If done individually, they will be listed as either Sewer Lateral or Water Lateral
  • Plumbing Final- After all fixtures and equipment are installed and operational

Gas Permits and Inspections

Projects that Require a Gas Permit

Gas permits are required for the following projects:

  • Removing, replacing or installing any gas appliances or equipment, including piping, gas logs, water heaters, furnaces, cooktops, ranges, or other permanently connected cooking or heating equipment connected to gas
  • Installation of new propane tanks or replacing a propane tank of a different capacity or location.

When to Schedule a Gas Inspection

  • Plumbing Rough Gas- After all piping that is to be concealed is installed and tested, and before the building insulation and wall board are installed
  • Plumbing Final Gas - After all appliances have been installed and are operational
  • Liquid Propane Tank Final - After tank and associated product lines have been installed and tested