01The countywide license
The Westchester County Board of Plumbing Examiners (Department of Consumer Protection) issues a master plumber license that covers every city, town and village in the county. Plumbing businesses must work under a licensed master plumber. Each municipality defines which work counts as plumbing.
02Bond and insurance
County rules require licensed plumbers to carry a license bond and liability insurance, plus workers' compensation.
03Permits
Permits come from the city, town or village building department where the property is. The licensed plumber normally files.
04Checking a license
Contact the Westchester County Department of Consumer Protection, 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601; 914-995-2657.
05Frequently asked questions
Is a NYC plumbing license valid in Westchester?
No. Westchester requires its own county license.
06Related
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Guides & rules
Sources & review
Last reviewed . General information, not legal or engineering advice. Rules change and individual buildings differ.
