Plumbing permits in City of Puyallup: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a plumbing permit in City of Puyallup, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Puyallup uses Accela ACA..
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When does a plumbing need a permit in City of Puyallup?
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 City of Puyallup adopted this rule
The threshold comes from the state code (WAC 51.56), which City of Puyallup adopts by reference in the provision quoted below.
“Except as provided in RCW 19.27.170 , 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. (6) The rules adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council establishing standards for making buildings and facilities accessible to and usable by the physically disabled or elderly persons as provided in RCW 70.92.100 through 70.92.160 , as they now exist or are hereafter amended.”Source ↗verified 2026-04-29
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
plumbing
Who can do this work in City of Puyallup?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout City of Puyallup and Pierce County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the plumbing permit with Puyallup uses Accela ACA., carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a City of Puyallup plumbing quote.
Notes & caveats
From Puyallup Building Permit Applications: "Plumbing permits are required prior to the installation, replacement, alteration, relocation of a dishwasher, toilet, sink, shower, bathtub, hose bib, irrigation system, etc. (if associated with a larger remodel; separate construction permits are required)."
How to apply yourself
- 1. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup for your City of Puyallup plumbing — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline/ECA/historic overlays.
- 2. Assemble submittals (3).
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Puyallup uses Accela ACA. ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Plumbing permit fees are set by fixture count in the city's fee schedule.) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
We pull plumbing permits in City of Puyallup every month. We prepare the drawings and submittals, file with Puyallup uses Accela ACA., handle reviewer comments, and build the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Plumbing permits in City of Puyallup — FAQ
When does a plumbing need a permit in City of Puyallup?
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 City of Puyallup?
Current fee per the City of Puyallup fee schedule: Plumbing permit fees are set by fixture count in the city's fee schedule.. Plus ancillary plan-review/tech-surcharge fees per city schedule.