Program Background
Under this program, plumbing inspectors ensure the proper installation of plumbing systems and ensure that contractors have permits and are registered and bonded.
Obtaining a Plumbing Permit
| • | Plumbing permits must be obtained through the Allen County Health Department prior to the start of work. | |
| • | To obtain a Plumbing Permit, the homeowner or plumber can complete the application at the Allen County Health Department and pay a fee. The fee must be paid before the permit can be obtained | |
| • | NOTE: Homeowners doing their own plumbing must live at the residence and sign a notarized affidavit. | |
| • | Fees are outlined on the Plumbing Permit. |
Forms
- Application and Permit to do Plumbing
- Homeowner’s Affidavit
- Backflow Prevention Inspection Report
- Inspection to Tap Sanitary Sewer
Information for Plumbing Contractors
Note: Any plumbing contractor engaged in or intending to engage in the plumbing business within the Allen County Public Health jurisdiction must be registered with the department.
| • | Annual Plumbing Registration Letter | |
| • | Plumbing Installation Bond Form | |
| • | Plumbing Contractor Registration Application | |
| • | Journeyman Plumber Registration Application |
Find a Registered Plumbing Contractor
| • | Registered Plumbing Contractors (Allen County) | |
| • | Registered Plumbing Contractors (Ohio) |
Instructions for Homeowners
| • | Instructions for Homeowners Installing Their Own Plumbing | |
| • | Instructions for Homeowners Testing Sanitary Sewer | |
| • | Instructions for Homeowners Testing Water Lines |
Inspection Checklists
| • | Rough In & Underground Plumbing Checklist | |
| • | Final Inspection Checklist | |
| • | Shower Liner Test |
Plumbing Regulations
| • | Allen County Plumbing Regulations | |
| • | Ohio Revised Code | |
| • | Ohio Administrative Code | |
| • | Regulation to Connect to Sanitary Sewers |