What plumbing work can I do without a permit?

Unless the plumbing work poses an unsanitary or hazardous condition, the requirements for a permit is waived for the following plumbing work performed in one and two-family dwellings.

  • The reconnection of an existing water supply line to a replacement appliance that is in like kind and does not involve the replacement or alteration of the existing water supply line.
  • Replacement of the internal working components of existing water closets, faucets, or valves.
  • Replacement of sink faucets when the work does not include alterations to the existing plumbing piping system; or replacement or resetting of water closets when the work does not include alterations to the existing plumbing piping systems.
  • Replacement of a clean-out plug
  • Minor repair of broken drain, waste, and vent pipes
  • Minor repair of leaking fixtures
  • Minor repair of leaking water pipes
  • Replacement of a dish washer
  • New or replacement of garbage disposals

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1. Do I need a permit?
2. What happens if I do work without a permit?
3. I received a notification that my permit expired, but the project is not completed: What should I do?
4. When do I need a building permit?
5. What building work can I do without a permit?
6. When do I need an electrical permit?
7. Who can apply for an electrical permit?
8. I am a homeowner: can I do my own electrical work?
9. When do I need a mechanical permit?
10. What mechanical work can I do without a permit?
11. When do I need a plumbing permit?
12. What plumbing work can I do without a permit?
13. What do I need zoning or public works approval on?
14. What if I have an emergency repair?
15. Do you have "how-to" guides for online permitting?
16. I submitted my permit application: how do I pay?
17. Who should I send RPZ reports to?