Plumbing Permits
Building Safety
Which plumbing work (water heaters, sewer-line replacement, repipe, gas-line) requires a permit, and which minor repairs are typically exempt.
How Plumbing Permits Rules Differ by Place
Auburn, AL: Auburn Adopts the 2021 International Plumbing Code
Some RestrictionsAuburn regulates plumbing installation, repair and permitting under the 2021 International Plumbing Code, adopted by City Code § 5-226 with several sections deleted or amended. Local…
Bessemer, AL: Bessemer Plumbing Permits and Code Adoption
Some RestrictionsBessemer adopts the 2015 International Plumbing Code by reference under Sec. 18-122, with a local amendment to section 605.3 requiring listed, fire-rated piping for underground fire…
Birmingham, AL: Birmingham Plumbing Permit and IPC Adoption
Some RestrictionsBirmingham enforces the International Plumbing Code, 2015 Edition, for every plumbing installation in the city, adopted at Sec. 7-1-2(c) of the Technical Code. A permit from the…
Decatur, AL: Plumbing Permit Rules in Decatur, Alabama
Some RestrictionsIn the City of Decatur, Alabama, Sec. 7-71 adopts the 2009 International Plumbing Code with local amendments. The plumbing permit fee has a $25 minimum, then 1 percent of the first…
Dothan, AL: Dothan Plumbing Permit and License Rules
Some RestrictionsIn the City of Dothan, plumbing work for others requires a current city plumber's license backed by a state master plumber's certificate under Sec. 14-91. The 2021 International…
Hoover, AL: Hoover Adopts 2021 Plumbing Code, Sets Fees
Some RestrictionsHoover has adopted the 2021 International Plumbing Code as its Plumbing Code, with fees set by the city council rather than fixed in the ordinance, a 180-day refund window, and…
Cities & Counties with Plumbing Permits Rules
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