Get Plumbing Permit Application - City Of Springfield

A Building Permit is required to construct, enlarge, alter, move or demolish a structure; or change the occupancy of a building or structure requiring greater strength, exit or sanitary provisions; or to change to another use; or to or alter any equipment for which provision is made or the installation of which ...

On average, it takes about 70 days for a permit to be reviewed and approved, depending on your methods and if you have hired an expediter or not. This can seem overwhelming, but with the right due diligence and strategy, it can be guaranteed that your permit will be approved efficiently and without delay.

Most emailed applications will be processed within 2 business days. Applications with Planning Department or Health Department holds (historic buildings, environmental contamination, etc.) may take several days or require additional information to review.

Tent, Stage and Temporary Structure Permits A streamlined permitting process is available for temporary structures which will be in place for 180 days or less.

Non-habitable one-story detached accessory structures* used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet and a height of 10 feet measured from the finished floor level to the top of the top plate.

Plumbing Permit Fees TypeResidential FeesPlumbing (General) For all mechanical-related activities not addressed in Appendix I$77 (maximum one inspection)Multi-family - Plumbing$77 plus $35 per unitPlumbing - On-site piping$77Plumbing - Lawn sprinkler$772 more rows

$175.00 total fees (paid & unpaid) All fees must be paid before permit issuance is offical and work can start.

When it comes to the standard permit process, it can take up to 12 weeks before obtaining your certification, depending on how much time is needed to finalize the technical drawings for your project.