Plumbing Inspection Unit Choose a topic: Commercial Permitting Process (pdf) Contacts City of Mobile Plumbing Code 2009 (pdf) Forms and Applications Frequently Asked Questions General Information Inspection Matrix (pdf) Inspector Information Check on Status of Permit and License Requests Tips for using the Check on Status of Permits and License Requests Interface (pdf) Check on a Parcel of Land Comment on Public Hearings Deputy Director Information Inspection Requests Location and Driving Directions and Map Office Business Hours Other Recommended Web Links Permit Fees Permitting Procedures for New and Existing Structures Within the City of Mobile (pdf) Supervisor Information General Information Plumbing Inspection is a unit of the Code Administration Section of the Urban Development Department. The plumbing unit is responsible for enforcing the International Plumbing Code and the City of Mobile Plumbing Ordinance. The safety of our citizens and visitors is our primary goal. We achieve this through the review of construction plans, site inspections, and the enforcement of adopted codes. (back to top) Supervisor Information Dennis E. Williams Chief Plumbing Inspector Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Inspector hours for telephone contact purposes: 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (back to top) Inspector Information Rick Wilkerson Plumbing Inspector II Charles Goodman Plumbing Inspector I Douglas Tidwell Plumbing Inspector I (back to top) Inspection request times For early morning (before 9:30 a.m.) – Previous day Before 12:00 By 9:00 a.m. For afternoon By 12:00 p.m. For after hours /weekend inspections 48 hour notice Emergency inspections: Please call (251) 208-7601 (back to top) Location Government Plaza Building 205 Government Street 3rd Floor, South Tower Mobile, AL 36644 (back to top) Driving Directions and Map Go south on I-65 South Merge onto I-10 East Continue East take exit number 26B, Water Street Turn left onto US-90/US-98 Government Street Government Plaza is on the Southeast corner of Government Street and Joachim Street. (click for map) (back to top) Contacts Contact Information Inspectors Phone Number E-mail Dennis E. Williams Chief Plumbing Inspector  (251) 208-7122  williamsd@cityofmobile.org Rick Wilkerson Plumbing Inspector II (251) 208-7606 wilkersonr@cityofmobile.org Charles Goodman Plumbing Inspector I (251) 208-7606 goodmanc@cityofmobile.org Douglas Tidwell Plumbing Inspector I (251) 208-7606 tidwelld@cityofmobile.org Fax Number Code Administration Permit by Fax (251) 208-7023   Please report any possible violations to the City Action Center at (251) 208-7999. (back to top) Office Business Hour 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Staff hours for telephone contact purposes: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Inspector hours for telephone contact purposes 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (back to top) Forms and Applications Plumbing Permit Application (pdf) Permit by Fax Application Packet Application (pdf) Procedures for Faxed Permits (pdf) Instructions for Contractors (pdf) Policies and Procedures for Faxing Permits (pdf) Letter of Authorization (pdf) Residential Homeowner Affidavit (pdf) Application for Renewal of Certificate of Competency Card (pdf) (back to top) Frequently Asked Questions Choose a topic: Contractor Requirements (License Requirements, Certification Requirements, Bond Requirements) Vehicular Signs Commercial Plan Submittals Home owner requirements to perform own plumbing on residence (allowed on primary residence only) Inspection requirements Contractor Requirements License Requirements Business license with the City of Mobile, State general contractors license for work over $50,000. (click for State Licensing Board) Certification requirements State master plumber’s license and City master plumber registration (note for the purpose of water heater installation only, a master gas fitter’s license will be acceptable). (click for State Plumbing Board) All plumbers working on any construction site must be certified by the state and registered with the City of Mobile at their appropriate competency level (master, journeyman or apprentice). (click for State Plumbing Board) (back to top) Bond requirements $10,000 bond (back to top) Vehicular Signs (click for Section 106.8 of the City of Mobile Plumbing Code 2009) (back to top) Commercial Plan Submittals (click for City of Mobile Plumbing Code 2009) Riser diagrams required, type of occupancy, grease trap sizing formula, etc. (back to top) Home owner requirements to perform own plumbing on residence (allowed on primary residence only) Proof of ownership at time of permitting Riser diagram drawings to be submitted by owner to verify ability to perform plumbing work. (back to top) Inspection requirements Rough in (below slab / floor) Water test with 5’ min. head Top out (In walls / visible d.w.v.) Water test with 5’ min. head Sewer Visual Final (fixture set) Visual with working pressure to all fixtures Water supply all plastic piping to be tested as per manufactures recommendations, copper tubing to have working pressure. (back to top) Other Recommended Web Links: http://pgfb.state.al.us/index.aspx http://www.genconbd.state.al.us/ (back to top)