Residential / commercial scope
Both
Water heater replacement is an express permit you can pull online.
Category
Plumbing
Plans required?
No
Where to go
PermitLA
Over-the-counter?
Over-the-counter
Likely clearances
None in most cases
Residential vs commercial
A residential water heater is an express PermitLA permit. Commercial, high-capacity, or tankless-bank installs may need plan check in ePlanLA for venting and sizing - confirm when you apply.
Search keywords
water heater, tankless, hot water, plumbing
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