Temple, TX Building Safety: Plumbing Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Adopted code
- 2015 International Plumbing Code
- Permit required
- Yes, for all plumbing work
- Homeowner DIY
- Allowed on own homestead only
- Who else may permit
- Master plumber, appliance dealer, irrigator
Summary
Temple adopts the 2015 International Plumbing Code and requires a permit for all plumbing work, issued only to specific classes of applicants.
The City of Temple adopts as part of its building regulations the 2015 International Plumbing Code as it now exists and as it may be revised from time to time... Permits may be issued only to the following persons: (a) A master plumber licensed by the State of Texas... (b) A property owner, for plumbing work to be done by the owner in a building owned and occupied by the owner as owner's homestead...
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Reformat).
Full Breakdown
The City of Temple adopts the 2015 International Plumbing Code as part of its building regulations, maintained in the Building Official's office. Homeowners may do their own plumbing work within their own property, but this does not exempt them from obtaining a permit and paying fees. Permits are issued only to a Texas-licensed master plumber, a homestead owner doing their own work, an appliance dealer connecting appliances to existing piping, or a licensed landscape architect/irrigator.
Violations & Fines
Plumbing work performed without a permit, or by someone outside the permitted classes, violates Chapter 7 and can trigger stop-work orders and permit/fee enforcement by the Building Official.
Frequently Asked Questions
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