Can a Homeowner obtain a permit for plumbing or gas work?
A. No, Massachusetts General Law requires a licensed plumber/gas fitter to obtain all required permits and perform all work described on such permit. However, there are certain exceptions to the requirement for a plumbing permit that homeowners may perform. A plumbing permit is not required for the repair of leaks in a faucet, valve or other working part of a plumbing fixture or the clearing of a clog in a pipe.