Arkansas, Marion County Plumbing Permit Regulations and County Ordinances for Unincorporated Areas

Marion County, Arkansas Plumbing Permit Requirements

Marion County, Arkansas, enforces plumbing permit requirements through its Building Inspector and the Arkansas State Plumbing Code. For properties in unincorporated areas, the county generally has jurisdiction, and state codes apply statewide, including rural and unincorporated areas.

• Jurisdiction: Marion County is responsible for building permits and inspections in unincorporated areas. The county has an established ordinance to control construction and installation, enforcing existing Arkansas State Plumbing, Electrical, Sewer or Septic, and Water Codes through county permits and inspections.
• Plumbing Code: The county enforces the Arkansas State Plumbing Code. The Arkansas Building Code, which includes plumbing, applies statewide, even in rural and unincorporated areas.
• Permit Process: To obtain a development and occupancy permit, which includes plumbing, you will need to:
  • Post your 911 address at the entrance of the building location.
  • Do not cover electrical or plumbing before inspection.
  • Have your Development Permit Number available when scheduling inspections.
  • A Development Permit is effective for six months from the date of payment and must be used for construction/installation within that timeframe.
  • Plumbing installations must meet the requirements of the Arkansas State Plumbing Code.
  • A licensed master plumber must oversee most plumbing installations in Arkansas.
• Inspections: All inspections are conducted by the Marion County Building Inspector by appointment.
• Fees: A Development Permit fee of $100 is paid to the Marion County Treasurer. For residential new construction and additions, plumbing work is charged at $0.04 per square foot with a $80 minimum. For alterations, plumbing fees are $6 per $1000 of valuation with a $50 minimum.
• Unincorporated Areas: The Arkansas Building Code applies statewide, including unincorporated areas. Marion County's ordinances aim to control construction and installation in these areas by enforcing state codes through permits and inspections. While specific zoning regulations for unincorporated areas are outlined in the Code of Ordinances, the general building and plumbing codes enforced by the county apply.

Resources to Learn More

• Marion County Development & Occupancy Permits
• Marion Building Department - Permit Application Process
• Arkansas Building Codes
• Marion County Building Permit Fee Schedule
• Arkansas Plumbing Code Requirements
• Calculate a Water Heater Replacement Project in Marion County, Arkansas
• Find Plumber Contractors in Arkansas