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Generally, Minnesota law requires all plumbing work to be performed by licensed plumbing contractors and their employees, however; homeowners may perform plumbing work on their own home under certain conditions: all work must be performed by the owner, the work must be confined to a unit owned and occupied by the installer, and all work must be inspected and conform to all relevant codes. ((Rochester Code of Ordinances Chapter 4-5) For more information on plumbing projects, visit our Plumbing Permits and Inspections for Homeowners Webpage.

To apply for a permit or schedule an inspection, go to RochesterMN.gov/CitizenAccess.