Plumbing

Plumbing Inspection Program

The Plumbing Program inspects all permitted plumbing work done in private residences and public and commercial buildings. In 1991, the Stark County Board of Health adopted regulations requiring the registration of all plumbing contractors who work in the General Health District. This regulation was adopted to ensure that competent persons who understand the plumbing codes do plumbing. In 2004, the program started educating plumbing contractors and their employees on a regular basis through organized Ohio Plumbing Code classes. The program provides and teaches recertification classes available to all of our registered contractors at a 50% reduced cost.

Plumbing Permits

Plumbing permits must be obtained through the Stark County Health Department prior to the start of work. To obtain a Residential Plumbing Permit, the homeowner or plumber can make an application at the Stark County Health Department for a FEE before obtaining a permit. Permit fees cover two inspections. Note: Homeowners doing their own plumbing must live at the residence and sign a notarized AFFIDAVIT.

Prior to obtaining a Commercial Plumbing Permit, you must submit a Plumbing Plan Review Application. A professional engineer or architect must design a plan. Upon receipt, your plan will be logged and then assigned to a plans examiner. You will be notified by letter whether your plan is in compliance, or whether additional information is needed, once it is reviewed. Submission of all items at the same time is essential in order to streamline and prevent delays in the review. After plan approval, the application may be made for a FEE to obtain a permit. Permit fees cover two inspections.

Note: After the plans have been received, they will be reviewed within 30 days. This applies to new or remodeled plumbing. Plans are reviewed in the order they are received or resubmitted. If your plans are incomplete or disapproved, the 30 days begins again after the necessary information or revisions are received.

Note: Any plumbing contractor engaged in or intending to engage in the plumbing business in the Stark County Health Department jurisdiction must be registered with the department. Plumbing Contractor Registration Form and Criteria