Trade Permits and Licenses

Registered electrical contractors who wish to install a standby generator must apply for an electrical

• Read more about Generator Permit

A plumbing permit is required for Ground in plumbing/shell building

• Read more about Ground in plumbing/shell building permit

A homeowner may obtain a permit to install and maintain plumbing if they:

• Read more about Homeowner's Plumbing Permit

A plumbing permit is required for Incinerator permits.

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A plumbing permit is required for Infrared heater.

• Read more about Infrared heater permit

The Electrical Inspections section is responsible for inspecting the wiring of all outdoor signs, even if the sign itself was permitted by the Sign Administration.

• Read more about Installation Inspection/Electrical Signs (Sign Administration)

A plumbing permit is required for Lawn irrigation system

• Read more about Lawn Irrigation System Permit

Any person or company engaging in exterior sign work for others within the City of Houston Sign Code Application Area must be licensed by Houston Sign Administration.

• Read more about Licensed Sign Contractor

A plumbing permit is required for manhole

• Read more about Manhole Permit

Any person or business who wishes to perform electrical work within the City of Houston must register with the Electrical Inspections section.

• Read more about Master Electrician Registration