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Plumbing Permit in Fort Worth, Texas

Required for changing, installing, moving or repairing plumbing, including water heaters and shower pans. New sprinkler/irrigation system installations and valve replacement also require a plumbing permit. For new commercial construction, additions and remodels, the plumbing permit is a trade permit that can only be applied for after the building permit has been issued.

Reviewed 2026-09-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Building permit must be issued first for new commercial construction/additions/remodels before a plumbing trade permit can be applied for
  • Work must comply with the 2021 International Plumbing Code with local amendments

Required documents

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    Fee schedule

    Filing fee
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    Review timeline

    Plan review
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    Inspection process

    1. 1

      Plumbing Underground (405)

    2. 2

      Plumbing Top-out (410)

    3. 3

      Plumbing Gas (415)

    4. 4

      Plumbing Sewer Yard (420)

    5. 5

      Plumbing Water Service (430)

    6. 6

      Plumbing Final (400)

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    Frequently asked questions

    Fort Worth requires a plumbing permit for: Building permit must be issued first for new commercial construction/additions/remodels before a plumbing trade permit can be applied for; Work must comply with the 2021 International Plumbing Code with local amendments. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Fort Worth Development Services Department at 817-392-2222 before starting work.

    Fort Worth does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Fort Worth Development Services Department at 817-392-2222 for current turnaround.

    Fort Worth requires 6 inspection(s) for a plumbing permit, in order: Plumbing Underground (405), Plumbing Top-out (410), Plumbing Gas (415), Plumbing Sewer Yard (420), Plumbing Water Service (430), Plumbing Final (400). Schedule each through City of Fort Worth Development Services Department (817-392-2222).

    Apply through City of Fort Worth Development Services Department at New City Hall, 100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, TX 76102. Phone: 817-392-2222. Official information: https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/development-services.

    Fort Worth, Texas has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (ICC) - effective April 1, 2022, Ordinance No. 25382-03-2022; 2021 International Residential Code (ICC) - effective April 1, 2022, Ordinance No. 25383-03-2022; 2021 International Mechanical Code (ICC) - effective April 1, 2022, Ordinance No. 25384-03-2022; 2021 International Plumbing Code and 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (ICC) - effective April 1, 2022, Ordinance No. 25385-03-2022; 2021 International Existing Building Code (ICC) - effective April 1, 2022, Ordinance No. 25386-03-2022; 2021 International Fire Code (ICC) - effective April 1, 2022, Ordinance No. 25388-03-2022; Fort Worth Administrative Building Code (2021 edition) - Ordinance No. 25387-03-2022; 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (ICC) - retained; NOT updated to the 2021 edition; 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ICC) - effective September 1, 2020; 2023 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) - effective March 1, 2023 (a 2026 NEC is proposed, targeted effective September 1, 2026, per the city's Building & Energy Codes page). Local amendments apply — see the Fort Worth overview page for the full list.

    Sources & verification

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