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Urban Development: Code Administration: Plumbing Inspection Unit
	Contractor Requirements (License Requirements, Certification Requirements, Bond Requirements) License Requirements Business license with the City of Mobile, State general contractors license for work over $50,000. (click for State Licensing Board Certification requirements State master plumber?s license and City master plumber registration (note for the purpose of water heater installation only, a master gas fitter?s license will be acceptable). (click for State Plumbing Board) All plumbers working on any construction site must be certified by the state and registered with the City of Mobile at their appropriate competency level (master, journeyman or apprentice). (click for State Plumbing Board) Bond requirements $10,000 bond
	Vehicular Signs (click for Section 106.8 of the City of Mobile Plumbing Code 2000)
	Commercial Plan Submittals (click for City of Mobile Plumbing Code 2000) Riser diagrams required, type of occupancy, grease trap sizing formula, etc.
	Home owner requirements to perform own plumbing on residence (allowed on primary residence only) Proof of ownership at time of permitting. Riser diagram drawings to be submitted by owner to verify ability to perform plumbing work.
	Inspection requirements Rough in (below slab / floor) Water test with 5ft min. head Top out (In walls / visible d.w.v.) Water test with 5ft min. head Sewer Visual Final (fixture set) Visual with working pressure to all fixtures Water supply all plastic piping to be tested as per manufactures recommendations, copper tubing to have working pressure.