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The Plumbing Department inspects plumbing work for new construction, renovations, and other building permits, inspects backflow prevention devices, and enforces the Plumbing Code.

The Plumbing Department is located in the Administration Building at 625 St. Joseph Street, Room 255. Plumbing Permits are issued from this location. The Plumbing Department sells copies of the Plumbing Code for $87.00. A copy of the Plumbing Code can be mailed to you for $97.00.
Property Owner's Responsibility
No Property owner shall cause, or permit any installation, connection, addition, or alteration to be made to any water, drain, soil, waste pipe, or any pipe connectecd thereto, unless a permit therefore shall have first been issued by the Plumbing Department of the Sewerage and Water Board (as prescribed in 2.2.4 S&WB Plumbing Code). More...
Demolition Projects
Buildings, and or houses to be demolished shall conform within accordance of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Plumbing Code, and the rules and regulations herein provided. More...
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