Vacuum Breaker/backflow preventer

HPWCODE1100
Permit Description

Cross connection control

Conditions & Exceptions
  • Permit must be obtained by a master plumber or irrigator registered with the City of Houston.
  • Minimum permit fee is $91.05
Fee: $34.24 for first three; $11.41 each additional. (Minimum Permit Fee is $97.56)
Admin fee: $33.56
Plan Review: Not Required
Inspection: Required
Renewal: Not Required
Valid Period: 180 Days
Processing Time: 1 business day
Houston Public Works

1002 Washington Ave., 4th Floor
Houston, TX 77002

8 am to 4:30 pm
What You Need
  • Plumbing Permit Application (CE-1020)
    Note: 
    Master Plumber or Irrigator license is required for permit 
Apply Online
  1. Log in to iPermits or submit an iPermits Acknowledgement Letter (CE-1240) to request an iPermits licensed user account
  2. Complete the plumbing permit application
  3. Pay for permit fee
  4. Permit will be emailed to the applicant
Apply in Person

Apply in person at 1002 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX 77002 or at one of the Satellite Offices.

Apply by Email

Advance Pay Account holders may apply for the permit by fax.

Fax the completed Plumbing Permit Application (CE-1020) to the Permits Office at 832-395-9621.

Inspection
What You Need

Permit and plans must be on site for inspection.

Schedule Online
  1. Enter the appropriate project number into the field and click the Submit button.
  2. Select the appropriate type of inspection and click the Submit button.
  3. Enter your license number (digits only) and scheduling PIN.
Schedule by Phone

To schedule inspections, contact the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) System at 713-222-9922.

Please follow the prompts and have the project number and your scheduling PIN readily available.

Conditions & Exceptions

Certification required at final inspection.