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North Hempstead, NY Building Safety: Plumbing Permits (2026)

Some Restrictions

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

Key Facts

Governing section: Code § 2-33
Licensing body: Examining Board of Plumbers
Owner-occupant exception: Permit still required
Filing requirement: Duplicate drawings, § 2-36
First-offense fine: $500-$5,000 or 15 days

Summary

All plumbing and drainage work in North Hempstead must be performed by, or under the supervision of, a master or employing plumber licensed by the Town's Examining Board of Plumbers, under § 2-33. A homeowner may plumb their own occupied residence only after applying for and receiving a permit, and no plumber may start work until drawings are filed and approved.

All work of plumbing and drainage in the Town of North Hempstead shall be performed by or under the supervision of an employing or master plumber holding a certificate of competency or license issued by the Examining Board of Plumbers of the Town of North Hempstead. ... This will also not prohibit the owner of a residence building occupied or to be occupied by himself and family from installing plumbing in said building, provided that application is made and a permit is issued for said installation and the work is done strictly in accordance with the provisions of this article.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4892187; v82 updated 2026-04-21; through 04-21-2026).

Full Breakdown

" Inspection fees follow the Town's fee schedule under § 2-36F. Ordinary repairs that do not add to or relocate standpipe piping, water distribution piping, sewers, drainage lines, or gas piping can be made without a new application, though fixture-only replacement still requires written notice to the Chief Building Inspector before work begins, and the plumbing system must pass a water test witnessed by the Chief Building Inspector under § 2-40 before it is covered.

Violations & Fines

Performing plumbing work without the required license or permit, or proceeding before drawings are approved under § 2-36B, is punishable under the Chapter 2 penalty at § 2-75: a fine of $500 to $5,000 or up to 15 days in jail for a first offense, rising to $5,000 to $10,000 for a repeat offense, with each week of continued violation a separate offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a licensed plumber for work in North Hempstead?

Yes, under § 2-33, all plumbing and drainage work must be performed by or under the supervision of a master or employing plumber licensed by the Town's Examining Board of Plumbers, with a narrow exception for owner-occupants who obtain a permit first.

Can I do my own plumbing in my own house?

Section 2-33B allows an owner occupying a residence with their family to install plumbing themselves, but only after applying for and receiving a permit and completing the work strictly in accordance with the plumbing article's requirements.

What has to be filed before plumbing work can start?

Under § 2-36, a licensed plumber must file duplicate scale drawings and applications showing the plumbing work, and it is unlawful to begin until the Chief Building Inspector approves those drawings and issues a written permit.

Are minor plumbing repairs exempt from a permit?

Ordinary repairs that do not add to, alter, or relocate piping, sewers, or drainage lines can proceed without a new application under § 2-36G, though fixture-only replacements still require written notice to the Chief Building Inspector first.

Sources & Official References

[1]North Hempstead Code §§ 2-33, 2-36

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