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Plumbing Permits: Brentwood vs Walnut Creek

How do plumbing permits rules compare between Brentwood, CA and Walnut Creek, CA?

Brentwood and Walnut Creek have similar restriction levels.

Brentwood, CA

Contra Costa County

Some Restrictions

Brentwood requires plumbing permits for water heater replacements, repipes, sewer lateral work, gas line modifications, and most fixture relocations under the 2022 California Plumbing Code as adopted by the city. Like-for-like fixture swaps (faucets, toilets at the same location) generally do not require a permit, but water heaters always do.

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Walnut Creek, CA

Contra Costa County

Some Restrictions

Walnut Creek requires plumbing permits for most plumbing work including water heater replacement, repiping, sewer lateral repairs, and fixture additions. The California Plumbing Code (CPC) governs installations, and EBMUD sewer lateral compliance applies at property transfer.

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