Skip to main content
CityRuleLookup
Key FactsOrdinance TextFull BreakdownViolationsFAQSourcesMore in Evansville

Evansville, IN Building Safety: Plumbing Permits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

State code adopted
Indiana Plumbing Code
Who may install
licensed contractor only
Fixture permit fee
$6.00 per fixture or opening
Sewer tap permit
separate permit under EMC 13.05.170
Citation
EMC § 5.70.010(D)

Summary

Evansville bars any new or modified plumbing installation unless done by a properly licensed contractor working under a permit, with plumbing standards set by the state's own code.

No new or modified plumbing, HVAC or electric installation shall be made except by those properly licensed under EMC 5.70.030 through 5.70.180 and with proper permits and inspections. [Ord. G-98-20, passed 7-6-98; Ord. G-93-23, passed 12-7-93. 1962 Code § 1325.12; 1982 Code § 150.035; 1983 Code § 15.150.035.]

View official code

Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance G-2026-12, passed June 22, 2026).

Full Breakdown

EMC 5.70.010(D) ties plumbing work to both licensing and permitting: no new or modified plumbing installation may be made except by a person licensed under EMC 5.70.030 through 5.70.180 'and with proper permits and inspections.' The substantive plumbing standards themselves are the state's, not the City's. EMC 15.10.010(A)(3)(a) incorporates the Indiana Plumbing Code by reference as part of the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission's rules. The Building Commissioner charges itemized plumbing permit fees under EMC 15.05.470(C), for example $6.00 per fixture or opening, and a separate sewer-connection permit is required under EMC 13.05.170 before tapping a public sewer.

Violations & Fines

Plumbing installation performed by an unlicensed person, or without the required permit and inspections, violates EMC 5.70.010(D), enforceable under Title 5 Chapter 5.70's license and permit provisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I do my own plumbing work in Evansville?
No. EMC 5.70.010(D) requires new or modified plumbing installation to be done by someone licensed under EMC 5.70.030 through .180 and with the required permits and inspections.
What plumbing code does Evansville use?
Evansville adopts the state's Indiana Plumbing Code by reference under EMC 15.10.010(A)(3)(a); the City does not write its own plumbing fixture standards.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Evansville

Fence Regulations: Height LimitsSome RestrictionsBuilding PermitsSome RestrictionsParking Rules: RV & Boat ParkingSome RestrictionsElectrical PermitsSome RestrictionsLead PaintSome RestrictionsChildcare Center RulesSome RestrictionsScaffold & Sidewalk ShedSome RestrictionsBuilding InspectionsSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Aircraft NoiseSignificant RestrictionsParking Rules: Towing & Impound RightsSignificant RestrictionsParking Rules: EV ChargingFew RestrictionsFence Regulations: Fence Permit RequirementsSome Restrictions

All Evansville rules

Compare Evansville to another location·View the Indiana building safety overview

Get notified when Plumbing Permits in Evansville, IN changes

We'll email you the moment we detect a change in the code. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We'll never sell or share your email. One-click unsubscribe in every email.

See something wrong?

Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.