Plumbing Forms & Regulations - Water Environment Protection

Plumbing Forms & Regulations

Forms & Regulations

To promote the safety of our residents and neighbors and to conform to local laws and public health standards, all Onondaga County plumbing installations must be reviewed and permitted by WEP’s Plumbing Control division. Provided below are various plumbing regulations and forms to read through and complete. When submitting a request for review, ensure your installation plan meets or exceeds code, complete the required forms and gather supporting documentation (as required), then schedule a review with Onondaga County Plumbing Control. Please be aware, WEP employees cannot guide you through this process, but they are happy to answer questions about the process – Contact WEP.

Onondaga County Plumbing Control Fees

List of charges associated with services such as exams, reviews, and inspections.

Commercial or Residential Permit

Professional plumbing installations and upgrades completed at commercial or residential properties.

Residential Water Heater Permit

Use this application for residential water heater installation/replacement permits. All applications must include a completed Water Heater Checklist.

Homeowner Plumbing Permit

Additions or alterations completed by an owner-occupant to the plumbing inside their single-family home; including piping, valves, and drainage.

Grease Interceptor Permit

Grease interceptors installations required at food service establishments. Properly installed, they catch grease and prevent blockages in our sewers.

Stormwater Piping Permit

Permits for installations to the main storm sewer collection system, including 8″ or larger pipes up to property lines; not including building connections.

Onondaga County Plumbing Regulations

Onondaga County Rules & Regulations for Plumbing Installations.

Onondaga County Examining Board for Plumbers

Requirements for Implementation of the New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code, by the Onondaga County Examining Board for Plumbers.

Onondaga County Environmental Health Department

Onondaga County also inspects public water systems including septic systems, pools, and drinking water plus links to NYS regulations.

New York State Building Code Search

International Code Council search engine of NYS building and plumbing code; useful for exam study, plumbing installations and homeowner projects.

WEP Plan Review – Application

Complete this application along with approvals and required documentation before scheduling a plan review.

WEP Plan Review – Schedule

Reviews require at least 24 hours to schedule. Please bring all required approvals and paperwork to the appointment.

Capacity Assurance Review

Required for proposed sewer extensions, new lateral connections to existing mains, and reuse of existing laterals. Learn more at our Capacity Assurance Program page.

Backflow Prevention (BFP)

Onondaga County Environmental Health provides links, regulations and applications for review of Cross Connection Control and BFP Devices.

Corporate Ownership Certification

Form certifying corporate ownership for Master Plumber Licensees.