Guidance for Re-Opening Buildings After a Shut-Down
- Guidance for Premise Plumbing Water Service Restoration
- Recommendations for Unoccupied to Partially Occupied Buildings for Flushing and Disinfection to Reduce Legionella Growth
- Recommendations for Water Supply Flushing for Reopening of Buildings Under Statewide COVID-19 Transition Plan
Plumbing Inspections
Certified plumbing inspectors ensure the safety of our water supply. Hamilton County Public Health inspects backflow devices, water heaters, and new and remodeled plumbing installations. When complaints about incorrectly installed plumbing or permit compliance arise, inspectors investigate and work to remedy problems. View Plumbing Fees here. The validation period for plumbing permits have been extended. View our Plumbing Regulation here.
All plumbing permit holders should review this NOTICE TO PERMIT HOLDER
Check out a behind the scenes of a water heater inspection!
Click the statement below that best describes your situation:
- Apply for a commercial plumbing permit.
- I am a contractor and need to apply for a residential plumbing permit.
- I am a contractor and would like to be bonded and registered with the Health District.
- I am a homeowner and need to apply for a plumbing permit.
- I am a homeowner and I need to find a plumber *SEARCH FOR A PLUMBER*
- I am installing a sump pump.
- I am installing a water heater.
- I am installing/testing a backflow device.
- I need a contractor to help me with my project.
- I need a permit to abandon my septic system.
- I need information about installing or replacing a septic system.
- I want to fill out the backflow test sheet online (or I lost the one sent to me).
- What is the jurisdiction, zoning, and building department of this address?
For Contractors
Plumbing Contractor Registration
Click here for our occupational safety and health page for plumbers and here to find out in what jurisdiction your job is located.
Ohio Plumbing Code
Plumbing Code Amendment:
Regulations Adopted by Board of Health
Regulation 4-2022 – Revised Plumbing and Medical Gas Fees
Regulation 4.1 – Rules and Regulations for the Maintenance, Installation and Inspection of Plumbing and Medical Gas Pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code, Section 3709.21
Additional Resources
- Backflow
- Building Department Phone Numbers & Addresses
- Commercial Plumbing Permits
- Legionella
- Medical Gas
- Plumber Registration
- Plumbing Division at Hamilton County Public Health
- 2023 Plumbing Fees
- Plumbing Inspection Results
- Plumbing Permits for Homeowners
- Residential Plumbing Permits
- Residential Plumbing Permits for Contractors
- Plumbing Permits for Homeowners
- Septic System Abandonment
- Sump Pumps
- Water Heater Installations and Inspections