Plumbing Permit Service

Who This Is For

Contractors Who Don’t Have Time to Babysit Paperwork

You’re already juggling crews, materials, inspections, and scheduling. The last thing you need is a plan review comment asking for a revised isometric diagram because a vent wasn’t labeled correctly.

We work directly with plumbing contractors, mechanical contractors, and GCs who want approvals handled cleanly so their teams can stay in the field — not on hold with a building department.

You build. We deal with the paperwork.

Property Owners Who Don’t Want to Learn Municipal Code Overnight

Homeowners and commercial property owners often try to pull plumbing permits themselves. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it turns into a three-week crash course in local code requirements, backflow regulations, fixture counts, and cleanout placement.

We step in before small misunderstandings become expensive delays. Our job is to translate requirements into approvals — without you having to become a plumbing code expert.

Developers Managing Multiple Trades

Plumbing permits rarely exist in isolation. They interact with building permits, fire protection systems, grease interceptors, utilities, sewer authorities, and sometimes environmental review.

When you’re managing multiple trades, the last thing you need is one plumbing permit holding up framing, slab pours, or certificate of occupancy. We keep that chain intact.

What Triggers a Plumbing Permit

New Installations and System Changes

Most jurisdictions require permits for:

• New plumbing systems

• Re-piping or major line replacements

• Sewer line connections or replacements

• Water service upgrades

• Fixture relocations

• Backflow preventer installations

• Grease interceptors

• Commercial kitchen plumbing

• Medical gas systems (where applicable)

If the system layout changes, capacity changes, or code compliance must be verified, a permit is usually required.

Water Heaters and Specialty Equipment

Even “simple” replacements often require permits. Tank and tankless water heaters, commercial boilers tied to plumbing systems, backflow devices, pressure regulators, and specialty equipment are frequently inspected.

Skipping this step can delay inspections later when trying to close out a property or sell. We make sure the paperwork aligns with the installation.

Underground and Utility Connections

Underground plumbing work triggers additional scrutiny — especially for sewer connections, storm drainage, and tie-ins to municipal systems.

These permits often require coordination beyond the building department, including utilities or public works. We manage that coordination so you don’t have to navigate multiple agencies separately.

Why Plumbing Permits Stall Projects

Incomplete or Incorrect Plan Submittals

Missing riser diagrams. Incomplete fixture counts. Incorrect pipe sizing. Venting that doesn’t meet code. These are the usual suspects.

Most permit delays aren’t dramatic — they’re technical. Small omissions trigger correction notices. Corrections trigger resubmittals. Resubmittals reset review clocks.

We front-load accuracy so review cycles don’t multiply.

Jurisdiction-Specific Code Interpretation

Plumbing code may be based on a national standard, but interpretation is local. Some jurisdictions are strict on cleanout spacing. Others focus heavily on backflow protection. Some require additional documentation for commercial grease systems.

We know how to align submissions with the expectations of the reviewing authority. That alone can shave weeks off approval timelines.

Coordination Failures Between Trades

Plumbing often intersects with structural, electrical, and fire protection. If drawings conflict, permits stall.

We look at the bigger picture before submission. That means fewer “revise and resubmit” notices because two trades didn’t match their plans.

How Our Plumbing Permit Process Works

Step 1: Document Review

We review your scope of work, drawings, equipment specs, and jurisdiction requirements. If something is likely to trigger a comment, we flag it before submission.

It’s easier to fix on paper than during review.

Step 2: Preparation and Submission

We assemble the full application package — forms, drawings, calculations, specifications, and supporting documentation — formatted exactly how the jurisdiction wants it.

Then we submit and confirm intake. No guessing whether it’s “in the system.”

Step 3: Plan Review Monitoring

We actively monitor the review process. If corrections are issued, we help coordinate responses and resubmittals quickly and clearly.

Silence from an agency doesn’t mean nothing is happening. We track it so you don’t have to.

Step 4: Approval and Inspection Coordination

Once approved, we confirm permit issuance and assist with inspection scheduling coordination as needed.

The goal isn’t just a permit number. It’s a smooth path to final approval.

Residential Plumbing Permits

Remodels, Additions, and Fixture Relocations

Bathroom remodel. Kitchen relocation. Laundry move. Slab penetration. New shower pan. These all trigger plumbing review in most jurisdictions.

Residential work often feels simple — until venting diagrams or drainage slopes become a sticking point. We ensure submissions match what inspectors expect to see in the field.

Whole-Home Re-Pipes

Re-piping projects require careful documentation of materials, sizing, and routing. Some jurisdictions require specific labeling or additional documentation.

We handle the submission process so your crew can focus on the installation timeline.

Commercial Plumbing Permits

Restaurants and Food Service

Grease interceptors. Indirect waste. Floor drains. Backflow protection. Health department coordination.

Restaurant plumbing permits are rarely “simple.” We make sure the permit package accounts for every review agency involved so approvals don’t cascade into delays.

Medical and Specialized Facilities

Medical offices, labs, and specialty facilities may require additional review layers for medical gas, sanitation, and backflow prevention.

These reviews are technical and detail-driven. We approach them accordingly.

Code Compliance Without the Guesswork

Plumbing codes are detailed for a reason. Health, sanitation, and safety are non-negotiable.

Our role isn’t to cut corners. It’s to ensure the permit package reflects a compliant installation from the start. That means fewer corrections, cleaner inspections, and faster closeouts.

No drama. No surprises.

Why Clients Use Permitting Plus

Because plumbing work should be about flow rates and pipe runs — not standing in line at a building department wondering if Form 17B needed a second signature.

We’ve handled this process thousands of times across jurisdictions. There are very few scenarios we haven’t seen.

If you want your plumbing permit handled accurately, efficiently, and without turning it into a paperwork marathon, we’re ready when you are.