Rarely does a person have any problems in understanding and accepting the need for building codes and electrical codes, but for some reason, plumbing codes are not considered to be all that important. The truth of course is just the opposite, it is extremely important that all new installations, any renovations and even major repairs be done in full accordance with codes. Plumbing is not just the high pressure lines that move water around your home; it also includes the waste lines which take everything that is sent down the various drains straight to the municipal sanitary sewer system or the septic tank. Any problems with either the clean water side or the waste water side can be a disaster in the making.
There is little doubt that poor plumbing in Concord can be just as dangerous as poor electrical work. Just as general construction and electrical has to be done in accordance with codes, so does plumbing. Anything that happens with the plumbing in your home must be done in complete accordance with code.
Although there is a national plumbing code, it takes back seat to local, regional and state codes. The actual code is available from the municipal building department and in many cases they can be found online. If you do find them online and there is something you do not understand, do not hesitate to call one of the building inspectors, they can quickly explain in layman’s terms.
Most simple repairs, even to the extent of replacing a toilet or shower do not need to be inspected; however, it is a good idea to make sure that the code is followed when this type of work is done. If you are having a new home built or a major renovation which includes any plumbing relocation or addition, then the work will need to be inspected. In some areas the inspection is done by the local government, in other areas it will be necessary to hire an independent inspector and then provide the results to the building department.
In most cases, when plumbing in Concorde is of such magnitude that it requires adherence to the code, it will be done by professional plumbers. Plumbers are very familiar with the codes as they work with them day in and day out.
