Permit Application & Requirements

Purpose

Procedures for permit application and management for plumbing work requiring permits.

When to Use

• Water heater installation (required in most municipalities)
• Sewer line work
• Gas line work
• Repiping
• Any work where local code requires a permit

Procedure

Determine if a permit is required — check local municipality requirements

Gather required information: property address, scope of work, contractor license number

Fill out permit application (most municipalities accept online applications)

Submit application and pay permit fee — coordinate payment through the office

Wait for permit approval before beginning work (some municipalities issue same-day)

Post the permit at the job site as required

Schedule inspection after work is complete

Be present for the inspection or ensure the work is accessible for the inspector

Obtain approval/sign-off from inspector

Keep permit records in ServiceTitan and office files

Common Permit Requirements by Job Type

• Water heater: required in most Dayton-area municipalities
• Gas line: required in most jurisdictions
• Sewer line: required, especially for excavation work
• Repiping: varies by municipality
• Simple repairs (faucet, toilet, drain clearing): generally no permit needed

Important Notes

• Working without a required permit is a code violation — it puts the company's license at risk
• Permit fees are included in the job estimate — do not forget to account for them
• Inspection must pass before the job is considered complete
• If an inspection fails, correct the issues and reschedule — do not close the job until it passes
• Keep track of permit timelines — some expire if work is not completed within a certain period

Related SOPs

• Notice to Proceed (NTP) Process — permits are a prerequisite for NTP
• Inspection Preparation & Scheduling — getting ready for inspection
• Pre-Job Checklist — verifying permits before starting work