Plumbing Permits

 When do I need a plumbing permit?

You need a plumbing permit for:

• Building a new building that has plumbing
• Building an addition that has plumbing
• Taking out all or part of a plumbing system
• Finishing plumbing in a basement or room
• Installing or changing a plumbing system
• Installing a kitchen or bathroom cupboard with plumbing
• Installing a lawn sprinkler or soaker system
• Installing a commercial or industrial equipment with plumbing
• Installing a fountain with plumbing
• Installing or changing a backflow preventer
• Installing a municipal water service
• Reparing or replacing service connections
• Installing a fire main or hydrant
• Installing a sanitary or storm drain outside
• Installing or changing a fire sprinkler system
• Installing a stand pipe system

You do not need a plumbing permit for:

• Minor repairs to a plumbing system
• Installing a kitchen or bathroom cupboard with no plumbing
• changing existing plumbing fixtures in the same location

 How do I apply for a plumbing permit?

For all new buildings, renovations or additions a building official will complete the plumbing permit and notify you of the fees once you have submitted your plans.

For repairs or replacement of building sewer, storm or drain connections please complete the plumbing permit below

Apply for Plumbing Permit

It costs $150 to apply for a plumbing permit. You will also pay an additional $17 for each fixture.

A residential water meter is $550/unit