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1. What are the fees for a Plumbing Permit?

Fee Schedule (PDF)

2. What type of work requires a Plumbing / Mechanical Permit?

A/C-Heat (New and Replacement)

Also requires an Electrical Permit

Backflow Preventer

Bath Tub Liners

Boilers (New / Replacement)

Gas Fireplaces

Also requires a Building and Fire Permit

Fixtures-New Installation

Not existing replacements, new in new locations

Furnaces (New / Replacement)

Gas Piping

Hot Water Heaters (New / Replacement) / Electrical Water Heater

Pool Heaters

Also requires a Fire and Electrical Permit

Sewer Connections

Tanks-Installation

Also requires a Fire Permit

Water Service Connections

Mechanical Permits are only to be used for the direct replacement of boilers, furnaces, and water heaters in single-family homes only.  They cannot be used for any other residential dwelling.

A direct replacement of a boiler, furnace or water heater in any residence other than a single-family home requires both a Plumbing Permit and a Fire Permit.  A new installation of a boiler, furnace or water heater in any residence requires both a Plumbing Permit and a Fire Permit.

3. Where can I get a Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Application?

You can get a Plumbing Permit Application and / or a Mechanical Permit Application from the Division of Inspections or print the Plumbing Technical Subcode Application (PDF) or Mechanical Technical Subcode Application (PDF).