Home Plumbing Regulations by State
Plumbing codes, backflow testing requirements, water heater permits, and DIY plumbing rights for all 50 states + DC.
Plumbing codes, backflow testing requirements, water heater permits, and homeowner DIY rights vary significantly by state. Find your state's regulations below.
Data sources: International Code Council (ICC), IAPMO, EPA Cross-Connection Control, state plumbing boards
Alabama Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
Alabama: IPC plumbing code (2021). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Alaska Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
Alaska: UPC plumbing code (2018/2021). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Arizona Plumbing Code & DIY Rules
Arizona: UPC plumbing code (2018). DIY plumbing allowed with permit. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Arkansas Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
Arkansas: IPC plumbing code (2018). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
California Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
California: UPC plumbing code (2022). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Colorado Plumbing Code & DIY Rules
Colorado: IPC plumbing code (2021). DIY plumbing allowed with permit. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Connecticut Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
Connecticut: IPC plumbing code (2018). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Delaware Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
Delaware: IPC plumbing code (2021). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
District of Columbia Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
District of Columbia: IPC plumbing code (2021). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Florida Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
Florida: IPC plumbing code (2023). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Georgia Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
Georgia: IPC plumbing code (2020). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Hawaii Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
Hawaii: UPC plumbing code (2018). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Idaho Plumbing Code & DIY Rules
Idaho: UPC plumbing code (2018). DIY plumbing allowed with permit. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Illinois Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
Illinois: State-specific plumbing code (2014). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Indiana Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
Indiana: IPC plumbing code (2020). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Iowa Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
Iowa: IPC plumbing code (2018). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Kansas Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
Kansas: IPC plumbing code (2018). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Kentucky Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
Kentucky: State-specific plumbing code (Current). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Louisiana Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
Louisiana: State-specific plumbing code (Current). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Maine Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
Maine: IPC plumbing code (2015). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Maryland Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
Maryland: IPC plumbing code (2018). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Massachusetts Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
Massachusetts: State-specific plumbing code (Current). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & m...
Michigan Plumbing Code & DIY Rules
Michigan: IPC plumbing code (2021). DIY plumbing allowed with permit. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Minnesota Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
Minnesota: IPC plumbing code (2020). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Mississippi Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
Mississippi: IPC plumbing code (2018). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Missouri Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
Missouri: IPC plumbing code (2018). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Montana Plumbing Code & DIY Rules
Montana: IPC plumbing code (2021). DIY plumbing allowed with permit. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Nebraska Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
Nebraska: IPC plumbing code (2018). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Nevada Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
Nevada: IPC/UPC plumbing code (Varies). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
New Hampshire Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
New Hampshire: IPC plumbing code (2018). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
New Jersey Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
New Jersey: NSPC plumbing code (Current). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
New Mexico Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
New Mexico: UPC plumbing code (2018). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
New York Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
New York: IPC plumbing code (2020). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
North Carolina Plumbing Code & DIY Rules
North Carolina: IPC plumbing code (2018). DIY plumbing allowed with permit. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
North Dakota Plumbing Code & DIY Rules
North Dakota: IPC plumbing code (2018). DIY plumbing allowed with permit. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Ohio Plumbing Code & DIY Rules
Ohio: IPC plumbing code (2017). DIY plumbing allowed with permit. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Oklahoma Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
Oklahoma: IPC plumbing code (2018). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Oregon Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
Oregon: UPC plumbing code (2021). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Pennsylvania Plumbing Code & DIY Rules
Pennsylvania: IPC plumbing code (2018). DIY plumbing allowed with permit. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Rhode Island Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
Rhode Island: IPC plumbing code (2015). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
South Carolina Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
South Carolina: IPC plumbing code (2018). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
South Dakota Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
South Dakota: UPC plumbing code (2018). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Tennessee Plumbing Code & DIY Rules
Tennessee: IPC plumbing code (2018). DIY plumbing allowed with permit. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Texas Plumbing Code & DIY Rules
Texas: IPC plumbing code (2021). DIY plumbing allowed with permit. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Utah Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
Utah: IPC plumbing code (2021). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Vermont Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
Vermont: IPC plumbing code (2015). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Virginia Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
Virginia: IPC plumbing code (2021). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Washington Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
Washington: UPC plumbing code (2021). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
West Virginia Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
West Virginia: IPC plumbing code (2018). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Wisconsin Plumbing Code & Permit Rules
Wisconsin: State-specific plumbing code (Current). Licensed plumber required. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.
Wyoming Plumbing Code & DIY Rules
Wyoming: IPC plumbing code (2018). DIY plumbing allowed with permit. Annual backflow testing required. Water heater permits, lead pipe rules & more.