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Plumbing minor labels

About plumbing minor labels

The Plumbing Minor Label Program allows contractors to perform certain common plumbing installations under a minor label.

Labels are sold in lots of 10 at a cost of $140 (including surcharges), and are valid for one year from the date of purchase. This also includes the inspection fee for one inspection.

Access information about purchasing and using minor labels.

License requirements

Contractors are required to hold the following a valid Construction Contractors Board (CCB) license and the appropriate plumbing contractor license(s) issued by the division. The individual performing the work must hold the appropriate individual plumbing license issued by the division.

Plumbing apprentice: A plumbing apprentice is not permitted to perform work under a minor label.

Important - Installations involving electrical work

Contractors installing electric water heaters, dishwashers or garbage disposals must have a Plumbing Business (PB) license and either a Limited Maintenance Specialty Contractor (LMS) license or Limited Maintenance Specialty Contractor HVAC/R (LHR).

If you do not have one of these licenses you will not be able to purchase plumbing minor labels. Contact the Licensing Department to obtain a license.

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Type of work allowed

The scope of work for a plumbing minor label is based on the type of license held by the contractor.

Type of work excluded

Contractors are not permitted to use plumbing minor labels for any of the following:

  • Plumbing apprentices are not permitted to perform work under a minor label.
  • Cross-connection control devices.
  • New construction.
  • ADA accessibility retrofit.
  • Underground installations.
  • Installations requiring a cover inspection, or plan review.
  • Work on fire-extinguishing or smoke evacuation systems.
  • Chemical or industrial liquid waste and vent piping.
  • Combination waste and vent systems.