Plumbing permits in Puyallup: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a plumbing permit in 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 Development & Permitting Services.
Free lookup, no account needed — the office that issues the permit at your address, cited to Puyallup's source.
When does plumbing work need a permit in 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 Puyallup adopted this rule
The threshold comes from the state code (WAC 51.56), which 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
Plumber
Who can do this work in Puyallup?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout Puyallup and Pierce 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 a 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. Check who issues the permit. Run an address lookup for your plumbing work in Puyallup — 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: Puyallup Development & Permitting Services ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Puyallup'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 Puyallup — FAQ
When does plumbing work need a permit in 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 Puyallup?
Puyallup's plumbing permit is $40 to issue plus $13 for each fixture altered or water heater, $8.50 for gas piping to the first 4 outlets and $2 each after, and $26 a backflow device; a one- or two-family dwelling's new plumbing is $160 with one bathroom, $200 with two and $240 with three. Plan review is 65% of the plumbing permit fee (2026 Municipal Fee Schedule). Apply through Puyallup's online permit system, CityView (https://permits.puyallupwa.gov/Portal); the Permit Services page (https://www.puyallupwa.gov/325/Permit-Services) walks through the steps and fees.