DO I NEED A PERMIT FOR SACRAMENTO, PLACER, EL DORADO AND YOLO COUNTY AREAS?

 

If your home is located within Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado and Yolo Counties then yes, permits are required to replace a water heater in those areas, per California plumbing code" (2013 CPC Section 502.1)

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PERMIT COST

All permit fees are listed below, verify your area and zip code for the permit service cost fees.

 

PERMIT SERVICE

For faster compliance with the local permit and inspection requirement,  we contract with an independent permit service company to obtain your permit, for a flat fee of only $99 plus the cost of the permit, this service is well worth it, and includes filling out the required permit forms, submitting the forms to the proper local city or county building department, and then obtaining the permit, delivering the permit to the work location, and scheduling the inspection with both parties, and other related services required to provide a final "Passed" inspection result.

 

WHY DO I NEED A PERMIT

An inspector is going to assure you, that the water heater was installed correctly and meets all local safety code requirements. If the water heater was installed incorrectly by an unlicensed contractor and it causes flood damage or a fire inside the home, your insurance company may deny your claim for damages and you may be fined by the administration authority in your area.

 

CAN I GET MY OWN PERMIT

Yes, a homeowner may obtain their own permit and schedule the inspection themselves. Permits must be obtained from your local city or county building department. After the permit has been issued, and after the work is completed an inspection per (2013 CPC Section 503.2) is performed and the permit form is signed by the inspector as work completed an up to current code.