If your home or business in Shepherd, Liberty County, or The Woodlands still has old galvanized or polybutylene pipes, Wright Way Plumbing Pros can replace them with modern, code-approved materials. We follow state rules for pipe sizing, support, and connections to give you a dependable, long-lasting plumbing system and protect your property value.

Q1: Must repiping in homes around Shepherd, Liberty or Polk County be done by licensed plumbers per TSBPE law?

A1: Yes. Any work that changes or replaces the piping system qualifies as plumbing work and must be done by someone licensed under the Plumbing License Law. (Reference: Plumbing License Law Chapter 1301 ‒ license types; Board Rules §367.2) tsbpe.texas.gov+1

Q2: Are permits and inspections required for repiping under TSBPE enforced local plumbing codes?

A2: Yes. Replacing existing water piping is plumbing work. Local codes (adopted) require permits and inspections. Without them, risk of non-compliance. (Reference: Board Rules §367.2, permit/inspection requirements) tsbpe.texas.gov+1

Q3: Do materials for repiping need to meet adopted plumbing code standards under TSBPE rules?

A3: Yes. Pipes, fittings, solder, connectors etc. must be approved/material listed in adopted plumbing code. Using nonapproved parts risks failing inspections, leaks. (Reference: Board Rules §367.2(a)) tsbpe.texas.gov

Q4: Is testing (pressure test, leak test) required after repiping before shutting walls or ceilings?

A4: Yes. Installed plumbing systems must be inspected and tested per local code/adopted plumbing code. If repiping is covered without inspection/testing, issues may go undetected and fail later. (Reference: inspection requirements in §367.2(e), general TSBPE enforcement of plumbing codes) tsbpe.texas.gov

Q5: Is supervision required if repiping is done by apprentices or registrants under TSBPE law?

A5: Yes. Apprentices or registrants may do work under the supervision of a licensed plumber. Unsupervised work may be illegal or invalid under code. (Reference: License ‒ Apprentice / Journeyman / Master, license types and supervision rules) tsbpe.texas.gov+2tsbpe.texas.gov+2

Q6: Do rules require that repipe work use approved joints and installation methods per manufacturer and code?

A6: Yes. All joints/fittings must be per manufacturer instructions and code requirements. Improper installation/poor jointing can cause leaks and fail code. (Reference: Board Rules §361.1 definitions about “properly prepared … according to manufacturer recommendations and requirements of adopted plumbing code”) tsbpe.texas.gov

Q7: Are there rules under TSBPE about what materials can’t be used (e.g. unsafe or non-potable materials) in repiping?

A7: Yes — plumbing materials must be safe for potable water (if used for drinking), must meet listing/certification. Using wrong materials could endanger health or fail inspections. (Based on material and fixture chapters in TSBPE exam review materials) tsbpe.texas.gov+1

Q8: What is risk if repiping is done without following code: using wrong materials, skipping inspection, etc.?

A8: Worst-case: leaks, burst pipes, water damage, mold, increased water bills, failing home inspection, trouble selling house; possibly unsafe drinking water.

Q9: Must repiping projects be documented (plans, specs) under TSBPE/local code when large or in commercial or multi-unit settings?

A9: Often yes — large or commercial jobs usually require plans, code compliance, permits, inspections. If not, work may be rejected by building department. (While I didn't find a TSBPE rule that says “all repiping projects require plans,” local codes frequently require this. Worst-case: project delayed or rejected.)

Q10: Does repiping improve safety aside from just water pressure or leaks?

A10: Yes — replacing old, corroded, or unsafe piping protects water quality, reduces risk of contamination. If code requirements are ignored, there’s a risk to health (lead, rust, etc.).