Plumbing permits in Everett: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a plumbing permit in Everett, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Everett Public Works — Permit Services.
Free lookup, no account needed — the office that issues the permit at your address, cited to Everett's source.
When does plumbing work need a permit in Everett?
WAC 51-56 (2021 UPC) requires plumbing permit for installation, replacement, or relocation of any plumbing fixture, water heater, or piping. Like-for-like faucet replacement is exempt.
How Everett adopted this rule
The threshold comes from the state code (WAC 51.56), which Everett adopts by reference in the provision quoted below.
“the current edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Plumbing Code Standards, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapters 51-56 and 51-57 WAC, as now or hereafter amended; except that any provisions of such code affecting sewers or fuel gas piping are not adopted.”Source ↗verified 2026-10-02
Required submittals
- Fixture count + DFU calc for repipes
- Water heater specs
- Sewer line plan if site work involved
Inspection sequence
- Rough-in / pressure test
- Final
Contractor specialties needed
Plumber
Who can do this work in Everett?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout Everett and Snohomish County. Kolmo manages the plumbing job from start to finish: a licensed plumbing contractor performs the work and pulls the permit, and Kolmo coordinates the scope, schedule, inspections and any related construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for an Everett plumbing quote.
Notes & caveats
Water heater: T&P relief, expansion tank required if pressure >80psi or check valve installed. Sewer line: cleanouts at every 100ft + change of direction. Backwater valve required in flood zones.
How to apply yourself
- 1. Check who issues the permit. Run an address lookup for your plumbing work in Everett — we'll confirm which office issues the permit at that address.
- 2. Assemble submittals: the 3 documents under Required submittals above.
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Everett Public Works — Permit Services ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Everett's fee schedule sets them) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
Kolmo runs the job: a licensed plumbing contractor does the plumbing work and pulls the permit, and Kolmo coordinates the scope, schedule, inspections and any related construction.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Plumbing permits in Everett — FAQ
When does plumbing work need a permit in Everett?
WAC 51-56 (2021 UPC) requires plumbing permit for installation, replacement, or relocation of any plumbing fixture, water heater, or piping. Like-for-like faucet replacement is exempt.
How much does a plumbing permit cost in Everett?
Everett's plumbing permit is a $130 base fee plus $20 for each fixture; replacing only a water heater is $150 (Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Fees, effective 01/01/2026).