Residential Plumbing Work

Permits for Home Plumbing

Before any plumbing work starts on a home, the Building Inspections Division must approve a permit for it. When work goes ahead without one, the city may take enforcement action against the plumber and also against the business or owner who hired them.

Step 1: Gather What You Need

Have this information ready before a plumbing permit can be issued:

• A review of the Backflow Installation Procedures and Requirements (PDF, 108 KB)
• The property address and how the property is used
• Contact details for the owner and for the contractor
• The type of installation: new, remodel, repair or addition
• The kind of plumbing work, such as sewer lines, water service or backflow prevention devices

Step 2: Apply Online

Permit applications are filed through the city's online permitting portal. New users create an account with a working email address, which takes roughly five minutes.

What Happens Next

Once the online application is complete, most permits are processed within 5 to 10 business days. If the applicant has to supply corrections or more information, approval can take longer.

Help by Phone or in Person

Need a hand with the online application? Call or stop by the Building Inspections Division.

• Email: [email protected]
• Call: (555) 010-2235
• Office: City Hall, Building Inspections Division, 100 Civic Center Drive, Fredville, TX 75999
• Open: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fees

• The application and the fee payment are both handled in the online permitting portal.
• A fee estimator is available to help you price a residential plumbing permit before you apply.

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