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My water lines froze and busted; do I need a permit to repair them?
Per the 2015 International residential code R105.2, any repair of a CONCEALED water line or drain that must be replaced with new material must be permitted and inspected. A pipe is considered concealed it is underground/under slab, or if you must remove a permanent part of the structure to access it. Pipes in cabinets, attics, crawl space under a pier and beam house are not considered concealed and can be repaired without a permit.
I had pipes freeze in several locations and I just want to replace the whole water service line; Do I need a permit?