Puyallup, WA Building Safety: Plumbing Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Adopted plumbing code
- Uniform Plumbing Code, current edition
- State incorporation
- WAC 51-56 and 51-57
- Permit application lapses
- 180 days without issuance
- Permit voids
- 2 years from issuance
- Contractor requirement
- RCW 18.27.020 registration verified
- Standard violation
- Class 1 civil infraction
Summary
Puyallup enforces plumbing work through the Uniform Plumbing Code adopted under PMC § 17.04.030(5), as incorporated by the Washington State Building Code Council. The same permit expiration and civil infraction rules that govern building permits apply to plumbing permits.
(5) Except as provided in RCW 19.27.170, the current edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Plumbing Code Standards, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapters 51-56 and 51-57 WAC.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4985225; v6 updated 2026-07-21; through 07-21-2026).
Full Breakdown
170. This sits alongside the city's other adopted construction codes in the same section: the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fuel Gas Code and National Electric Code. 120). 110). 060, the first-named code in that section governs, and otherwise the more restrictive provision applies. 140).
Violations & Fines
Performing plumbing work contrary to the adopted Uniform Plumbing Code, or without the required permit, is unlawful under PMC § 17.04.130 and is a Class 1 civil infraction under Chapter 1.02 PMC. Ignoring a stop work order or a notice of violation, or continuing to use unsafe plumbing equipment after notice, escalates the offense to a misdemeanor, and the violator remains liable for all costs the violation caused.
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