§ 23.10.104.2.4. Plumbing permit exemptions.

A plumbing permit shall not be required for the following:

A.

The stopping of leaks in drains, soil, waste or vent pipe, provided, however, should any concealed trap, drain pipe, soil, waste or vent pipe become defective and necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, the same shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be procured and inspection made as provided in this code.

B.

The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, nor for the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.

C.

The replacement of a hose bibb, drinking fountain, wash fountain, sink or lavatory, including the faucet, provided such replacement does not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of piping other than a trap or trap arm.

D.

The replacement of a water closet, bidet or urinal, including the flushometer valve, provided such replacement does not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of piping.

E.

The replacement of an electric water heater in a single-family or duplex dwelling unit, provided such replacement does not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of piping.