Can I do my own plumbing on my property?

Owners of detached single-family dwellings are permitted to perform work on their own plumbing systems providing they meet the following criteria:

  • As the owner, you must live in or intend to live in the dwelling upon completion.
  • No person other than a member of your immediate family will, with or without compensation, assist with the plumbing work. You must further certify that there is no other dwelling or premises directly attached to your dwelling.
  • You are not preparing the building for sale or rent or for occupancy by anyone other than yourself and your household.
  • A signed declaration of these conditions, as well as a schematic of the proposed work is required.
  • Owners are required to satisfy the building inspector of their competency. For more information, please contact the Building Permits Division.

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1. Why do you need a building and plumbing permit?
2. When is a building or plumbing permit required?
3. When is a building permit not required?
4. How do I get a permit?
5. How do I book an inspection?
6. Who can apply for a building permit?
7. What services does the Building Permits Division provide?
8. What types of things do I need a permit for?
9. What is the cost of a building permit?
10. I want to re-grade my property and bring in a "little" fill. Do I need a permit?
11. How long does it take to get a permit?
12. How can I find out what my property is zoned?
13. Where can I find the size of my lot?
14. What can I build on my single family residential lot?
15. How big can I build on my lot?
16. How do I determine the location of my house in relation to my property lines?
17. How high can I build a fence on my property?
18. What time will my building or plumbing inspection be?
19. Can I request a certain inspector for inspections?
20. What do I need for a final inspection?
21. How do I know if I live in a floodplain?
22. What is a flood construction level?
23. How can I get a copy of my house plans or a copy of the occupancy certificate?
24. What size of accessory building can I build?
25. There's a new development being built beside my house and I am worried about water coming onto my property. What can I do?
26. Why do I need a geotechnical engineer (for anything)?
27. How do I find out if a house I am purchasing has ever been used as a grow op?
28. What restrictions apply for building retaining walls?
29. Can I do my own plumbing on my property?
30. What is a Right of Way?
31. How can I find out about a Right of Way?
32. Where is my water, sanitary or storm connection?
33. What is a covenant?
34. What is an easement? An easement is an agreement between two private property owners whose properties adjoin.
35. How do I arrange for an easement?
36. How do I find any legal documents shown on the title on my property?