Delaware Health and Social Services Division of Public Health Environmental Health Field Services Thomas Collins Building 540 S. DuPont Highway Dover, DE 19901 Phone: 302-744-1220 Fax: 302-739-1957 Sussex County Health Unit 544 South Bedford Street Georgetown, DE 19947 Phone: 302-856-5122 Fax: 302-856-5065 RESIDENTIAL ONLY PLUMBING PERMIT APPLICATION (PLUMBING PERMIT TO BE SECURED 24 HOURS BEFORE WORK STARTS) Name of Plumber (Print or Type) ______________________________________________________ Date ____________________ Signature & Licence Number of Plumber ____________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ____________________________________________ Fax Number: ___________________________________________ Builder/Contractor _____________________________________ Property Owner____________________________________ The following abstract of specification of plumbing with description and plan is submitted for approval: JOB SITE INFORMATION Road Number _______________________ Lot Number ______________________________________________ Road Name _______________________ Nearest Town ____________________________________________ 911 Number _______________________ Kent County or Sussex County ____________________________ Directions to job site, be specific: ___________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ DESCRIPTION OF PLAN Number of Stories ___________ FIXTURES SOIL OR WASTE PIPE VENT PIPE How Many Size Material Size Material BATH - Water Closet Lavatory Bathtub Shower Bidet KITCHEN - Kitchen Sink Dishwasher Ice Maker UTILITIES - Washer Utility Sinks O/S Hose Bib O/S Shower Water Conditioner Water Heater Bar Sink OTHER - FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Types of Inspections Requested: (48 Hour Notice Required) 1. UG PERMIT ISSUED ______________ NO: ________________ 2. RI ________________________________________________ 3. F Plumbing Inspector DOC. # 35-05-20/07/02/07 HOMEOWNER INFORMATION A homeowner may install plumbing in his own home; however, a plumbing permit must be obtained. The work must be done in accordance with State of Delaware Regulations Governing a Detailed Plumbing Code and must be inspected by a State Plumbing Inspector. UNDERGROUND INSPECTION Inspection of any plumbing that will be under ground. Inspection must be made while under test, before concrete is poured. ROUGH-IN INSPECTION Inspection must be made of any plumbing that will be concealed by walls. Inspection must be made while under test, before walls are installed. FINAL INSPECTION Inspection must be made when all fixtures have been set and the water system and hot water heater are operating. An air or water test must be placed on all drainage and water piping. You must provide this office with your permit number when requesting an inspection. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> A cleaner must be used on all plastic piping and fittings before the solvent is used. The solvent used must be for the exact same type of pipe used. “All purpose” solvents are prohibited. Purple primer and PVC cement must be used on all PVC pipes and fittings. Clear primer and CPVC cement, orange in color, must be used on all CPVC pipes and fittings. Hangers and supports must be installed on pipes at least every four feet. A sleeve must be used on the pipe that passes through the foundation wall. Lead-free solder is permitted. All underground pipes must be no less than 2” in diameter. Water lines underground must not be less than 160 lb. p.s.i. Each dwelling must have at least one 3” vent and vents must be extended at least 12” above the roof. All fixtures downstream from a water closet must be vented by a separate vent or by back venting. Each dwelling must have a clothes washer hook-up or a laundry sink. The standpipe for the washer must be no less than 18” or no greater than 30”. A backflow prevention device must be installed on all hose bibbs. The first 12” of connections to the hot water heater must be of metal pipe. No vent should terminate within 10 feet of any window or opening. “S” traps are prohibited. They have been replaced by the use of “P” traps. Type M and Type WM copper are prohibited. Automatic and/or mechanical vents are prohibited. Low-volume, 1.5 gallon toilets are required. Scald guard protection is required on shower faucets. All plumbing must be done in a good workmanship-like manner. The attached drawings of plumbing installations are intended to help refresh your memory when you actually install the plumbing in your home. They are not designed to teach plumbing or replace a meeting with a State Plumbing Inspector. If you do not understand this material please consult with a technical advisor for assistance. If you do not have a technical advisor, you may wish to consider employing a licensed Delaware plumber. (The drawings could not be transferred to this type of file. Copies are available through the offices listed below) Completed applications must be returned to the State Plumbing Inspectors as follows: KENT COUNTY Environmental Health Field Services Plumbing Inspection Program Williams State Service Center 805 River Road Dover, DE 19901 Phone: (302) 739-5305 Plumbing Inspectors: Edward Cox Lawson Losh Daniel Yutzy Office Hours: 8 to 9 AM 3:30 to 4:30 PM SUSSEX COUNTY Environmental Health Field Services Plumbing Inspection Program Georgetown State Service Center 544 South Bedford Street Georgetown, DE 19947 Phone: (302) 856-5122 Plumbing Inspectors: Kenny Archer Eric Fairbee Larry Rickards Ray Williams Office Hours: 7 to 9 AM 4 to 5 PM SECTION 111.5 UNLAWFUL ACTS - SECTION 108.1 It shall be unlawful for any person to work as a licensed plumber in the State of Delaware unless such person has received a license from the Delaware Department of Administrative Services, Division of Professional Regulation, showing that said person has been duly licensed as a plumber, except as provided by 24 Delaware Code 1813, and has a permit issued by the Division of Public Health. EXCEPTION The homeowner of a single-family residence occupied, or to be occupied by him/her, and not for sale, rent or lease, may perform plumbing work only on such residences itself, and/or auxiliary structures, and in compliance with a permit issued by the Division of Public Health, or applicable authority, and in compliance with all provisions of these regulations. _____________________________________ _____________ Signature of Homeowner Date