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Do I need a permit for a water heater replacement in Dallas, TX?

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Yes. Dallas requires a plumbing permit to replace a water heater.

What changes the answer

Note: Source is a 2017 Building Inspection guide.

Cost

Minimum plumbing permit fee $100 (2017 Building Inspection guide). Confirm current fee locally.

Fee source: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/sustainabledevelopment/buildinginspection/DCH%20documents/pdf/BI_How%20to_Plumbing_12-12-2017.pdf

Where to apply

City of Dallas Planning & Development (DallasNow portal)

Permitting authority: City of Dallas Planning & Development Department (Building Inspection). Applies inside Dallas city limits. Historic, conservation and planned development districts can require permits for otherwise-exempt work.

Official sources

“except that a permit is required for ... the replacement of boilers and water heaters.”

Source: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/sustainabledevelopment/buildinginspection/DCH%20documents/pdf/BI_How%20to_Plumbing_12-12-2017.pdf

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