Plumbing Permits
Plumbing Permits are required for any installation or modification of drainage systems, waste and vent systems, fuel gas piping, potable water piping, rainwater piping, lawn sprinkler system, and subsurface drainage piping on swimming pool water circulating systems.
About Plumbing Permits
Plans shall be filed with and approved by the Department (as a Plumbing Plan Check) before any permit is issued for work listed below:
- Drainage systems.
- Drainage and vent systems for a building or structure involving fixtures that discharge 217 or more drainage fixture units.
- Drainage pumps and ejectors.
- Combination waste and vent systems.
- Fuel gas piping with any of the following:
- Systems having more than 10 outlets.
- Medium pressure gas systems.
- High pressure gas systems.
- Methane gas extraction systems.
- Potable water piping with any of the following:
- Systems requiring a 2-inch or larger supply.
- Systems designed from the procedure in Section 610.5 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
- Exception: Plan check is not required for existing systems, that are added to or altered, with branch lines that serve less than 20 fixture units and sized by Table 6-4.
- Rainwater piping systems with more than 10 interconnected rainwater or overflow drains, or a rainwater pump.
- Special water piping systems for reclaimed water piping.
- Lawn sprinkler systems required for irrigation of cut-and-fill slopes in hillside areas.
- Subsurface drainage piping.
- Swimming pool circulating water systems.
Additional Resources
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Asbestos Fireproofing Removal and Replacement Procedures
IB/P/BC 2023-066
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Asbestos Notification for Demolition / Alteration Permits
IB/P/BC 2023-067
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Rules and Regulations for Hillside Exploratory Work Rules
IB/P/BC 2020-068
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Sound-Rated Partitions and Floor-Ceiling Construction
IB/P/BC 2023-069
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Reconstruction and Replacement of Earthquake Damaged Masonry Chimneys
IB/P/BC 2023-070
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Wall Anchorage to Flexible Diaphragms Revised Design Criteria
IB/P/BC 2023-071
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Exams for Specialties Regulated Under Chapter 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code
IB/P/BC 2020-072
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Policy for Stamped Plans by Engineer or Architect
IB/P/BC 2023-073
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Summary of Accessibility Upgrades for Commercial Projects
IB/P/BC 2023-076
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When do I need to file for a 3-day notification for excavation adjacent to a neighbor's property?
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Importance of Lumber Species and Grade in Wood Shear Walls
IB/P/BC 2023-010
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INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LA INSPECCIÓN CALEFACCIÓN Y REFRIGERACIÓN PARA COMFORT (HVAC) O SUPERVISOR DE MANTENIMIENTO DE REFRIGERACIÓN
IN/TL.008 Heating (HVAC) Maintenance Supervisor
INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LA INSPECCIÓN MECÁNICO DE ASCENSOR NIVEL APRENDIZ
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Information Bulletins for Certified Welder
IB/P/BC 2014-045
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INFORME DE INSPECCIÓN ANUAL DE PRESIÓN DE RECIPIENTE
IN/Form.021 Annual Pressure Vessel Inspection Report
INFORME DE RENDIMIENTO DEL INSPECTOR ADJUNTO REGISTRADO
IN/Form.102 Registered Deputy Inspector Performance Report
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When do I need to file for a 3-day notification for excavation adjacent to a neighbor's property?
Forms Search
Filtered categories:
When do I need to file for a 3-day notification for excavation adjacent to a neighbor's property?
Forms Search
Filtered categories:
Importance of Lumber Species and Grade in Wood Shear Walls
IB/P/BC 2023-010
- Effective
INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LA INSPECCIÓN CALEFACCIÓN Y REFRIGERACIÓN PARA COMFORT (HVAC) O SUPERVISOR DE MANTENIMIENTO DE REFRIGERACIÓN
IN/TL.008 Heating (HVAC) Maintenance Supervisor
INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LA INSPECCIÓN MECÁNICO DE ASCENSOR NIVEL APRENDIZ
IN/TL.010 Journey Level Elevator Mechanic
Information Bulletins for Certified Welder
IB/P/BC 2014-045
- Effective
INFORME DE INSPECCIÓN ANUAL DE PRESIÓN DE RECIPIENTE
IN/Form.021 Annual Pressure Vessel Inspection Report
INFORME DE RENDIMIENTO DEL INSPECTOR ADJUNTO REGISTRADO
IN/Form.102 Registered Deputy Inspector Performance Report