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Fall River, MA Building Safety: Plumbing Permits (2026)

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

Key Facts

Residential permit
$43 + $12 per fixture
Commercial permit
$72 + $14 per fixture
Industrial permit
$86 + $17 per fixture
No permit penalty
fee doubled (§ 10-39)
Enforced under
State Plumbing Code

Summary

Fall River requires a City permit for plumbing and gas work under Code § 10-121, with fees of $43 plus $12 per fixture for residential jobs, and higher processing fees for commercial and industrial work.

§ 10-121, Permit fees. The schedule of fees for plumbing and gasfitting permits issued by the City is as set out in Chapter A110, Fee Schedule, of the City Code. Plumbing permit fees (residential): processing fee $43, plus per fixture/appurtenance $12. (Commercial): processing fee $72, plus per fixture/appurtenance $14. (Industrial): processing fee $86, plus per fixture/appurtenance $17.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4739915; v14 updated 2025-12-23; through 12-23-2025).

Full Breakdown

City Code § 10-121, Chapter 10, Article IV, Plumbing and Gas, sets the local permit fees, with the schedule spelled out in Chapter A110, Fee Schedule. Residential plumbing permits cost a $43 processing fee plus $12 per fixture or appurtenance; commercial permits are $72 plus $14 per fixture; industrial permits are $86 plus $17 per fixture. The underlying plumbing and gas requirements are enforced under the State Plumbing Code, with the City's Inspectional Services Division reviewing applications and issuing permits before work may proceed.

Violations & Fines

Starting plumbing work without first obtaining the permit doubles the fee owed under City Code § 10-39, and violations of the permit article remain separately punishable by a fine under § 1-15 of the City Code.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit for plumbing work in Fall River?
Yes: plumbing or gas work requires a City permit under Code § 10-121, with a processing fee plus a per-fixture charge that varies by residential, commercial, or industrial use.
What happens if I start plumbing work without a permit in Fall River?
The permit fee is doubled under § 10-39, and you remain subject to a separate fine under § 1-15 plus full compliance with state plumbing code requirements.

Sources & Official References

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