When is plumbing permit required?
- A replacement water heater.
- Plumbing in all new installations.
- Alter piping inside a wall or ceiling, or beneath a floor.
- Emergency repair, alteration or replacement of freeze-damaged or leaking concealed piping, if new piping exceeds 3’.
- Remodel or add on to your one or two-family dwelling when existing plumbing is to be relocated. This includes installation of building sewers, water service and exterior roof drains.
- Replacement of any plumbing fixture, new toilet, sink etc, garbage disposal etc. whenever the plumbing piping is altered. Simple replacement of like-for-like fixtures will not require a permit.
Can I do my own plumbing work?
- You can do your own plumbing work on your own residential building on your own premises.
- All plumbing installations, alterations or remodeling in a commercial or industrial building shall be done by an Oregon licensed plumbing business, using appropriately licensed plumbers.
Who purchases the permit?
- If you are doing your own work, you or a family member will need to purchase the permit.
- If you are hiring a contractor, the contractor needs to obtain the permit.
What are the permit fees?
Permit fees are listed on the permit application form
When is a plumbing plan review required?
This office requires plumbing plan reviews as stipulated by Oregon Administrative Rule 918-780-0040 http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/rules/OARS_900/OAR_918/918_780.html
When are inspections required and how do I get them?
- Inspections may be requested at 541-298-4461. See inspections for further information. Inspections are required prior to concealing any plumbing, such as within walls, under a slab etc.
- After work is completed and fixtures are in place.