Plumbing permit not required in certain situations

No plumbing permit is required if the plumbing repair work or plumbing fixture replacement: (1) Does not involve cutting into or extending existing water and waste systems; (2) Is done on buildings that are not connected to a public system of waterworks or sewerage; or (3) Is conducted by full - time maintenance personnel on the business premises of an employer. No plumbing permit is required in any political subdivision where a local plumbing permit has been issued, unless a state - conducted inspection is requested in addition to the local inspection. Any person requesting such inspection is responsible for paying any plumbing permit fee for the requested inspection. Source: SL 2003, ch 207 , § 3.