Do I need a permit for plumbing fixture or repiping in Irving?
Yes. In Texas, plumbing fixture or repiping generally requires a permit, and Irving is no exception.
Re-piping a home water supply or drain lines requires a plumbing permit and must be performed by or under a licensed plumber in most Texas cities. Opening walls for the re-pipe can add a cover inspection before closing up. Confirm the required inspections with your local building department. Replacing or rearranging water or drain piping goes well beyond Irving's minor-repair exemptions, so a whole-house repipe requires a plumbing permit under the adopted codes. Under Texas law the work must be done by a state-licensed plumber, though a homesteaded owner-occupant may perform plumbing work on their own homestead. A homeowner doing the work must have a homestead exemption on file with the Dallas Central Appraisal District before the residential permit is issued, and applications run through the My Government Online (MGO) portal.
Documents you may need
- Permit applicationrequired
- Licensed plumber informationLikely required
- Plan or description of the re-pipe scopeSometimes required
- Plumbing permit application through the My Government Online (MGO) portalrequired
- State-licensed plumber to perform and pull the work (or a qualifying homesteaded owner-occupant)required
Possible inspections
- Rough plumbing inspection with pressure test
- Final plumbing inspection
- Rough plumbing inspection
- Final inspection
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit for plumbing fixture or repiping in Irving?
- Yes. In Texas, plumbing fixture or repiping generally requires a permit, and Irving is no exception. Re-piping a home water supply or drain lines requires a plumbing permit and must be performed by or under a licensed plumber in most Texas cities. Opening walls for the re-pipe can add a cover inspection before closing up. Confirm the required inspections with your local building department. Replacing or rearranging water or drain piping goes well beyond Irving's minor-repair exemptions, so a whole-house repipe requires a plumbing permit under the adopted codes. Under Texas law the work must be done by a state-licensed plumber, though a homesteaded owner-occupant may perform plumbing work on their own homestead. A homeowner doing the work must have a homestead exemption on file with the Dallas Central Appraisal District before the residential permit is issued, and applications run through the My Government Online (MGO) portal.
- Who issues the permit in Irving?
- The local building department for Irving handles permitting. This page lists its contact details and online portal. Your mailing city is not always the permitting authority, so confirm the jurisdiction before you apply.
- How do I find out the exact requirements for my project?
- Run the free PermitRoadmap check for your specific project and answers. It returns the likely permits, documents, inspections, and next steps, each linked to its official source.
PermitRoadmap is an independent informational service and is not affiliated with any city, county, state agency, or permitting authority. Results are informational and do not replace confirming requirements with the local permitting authority.