Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
Plumbing / Mechanical Permits
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Plumbing / Mechanical Permits
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Plumbing / Mechanical Permits
A/C-Heat (New and Replacement)
Also requires an Electrical Permit
Backflow Preventer
Bath Tub Liners
Boilers (New / Replacement)
Gas Fireplaces
Also requires a Building and Fire Permit
Fixtures-New Installation
Not existing replacements, new in new locations
Furnaces (New / Replacement)
Gas Piping
Hot Water Heaters (New / Replacement) / Electrical Water Heater
Pool Heaters
Also requires a Fire and Electrical Permit
Sewer Connections
Tanks-Installation
Also requires a Fire Permit
Water Service Connections
Mechanical Permits are only to be used for the direct replacement of boilers, furnaces, and water heaters in single-family homes only. They cannot be used for any other residential dwelling.
A direct replacement of a boiler, furnace or water heater in any residence other than a single-family home requires both a Plumbing Permit and a Fire Permit. A new installation of a boiler, furnace or water heater in any residence requires both a Plumbing Permit and a Fire Permit.
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Plumbing / Mechanical Permits
You can get a Plumbing Permit Application and / or a Mechanical Permit Application from the Division of Inspections or print the Plumbing Technical Subcode Application (PDF) or Mechanical Technical Subcode Application (PDF).