Can a homeowner do his own plumbing work?

Washington County is permitted to grant a homeowner a permit to those qualified to perform work on their own residence. The homeowner can do plumbing in or on his or her place of residence owned by him or her. Homeowners requesting to perform their own HANDS-ON plumbing work shall take a written or oral examination of basic plumbing skills, given by the Washington County Department of Permits & Inspections on a one-time basis only. After receiving a score of 70% or greater the homeowner will be permitted to obtain a plumbing permit to perform his/her own hands-on plumbing work within the confines of his/her own dwelling, up to 3 feet (915 mm) from the foundation wall on the building drain. Homeowners making application must sign a release agreement stating that he/she intends to personally occupy the dwelling that said house is not for sale, rent or commercial use, and that the house is not being built or remodeled by the property for the purpose of offering it for sale, rent or ...  more

Yes, with certain limitations. Contact Building & Construction at 607-772-7004 for more information.  more