Lake Worth Beach Water Heater Permit Requirements (2026 Checklist)

Water Heater Permit checklist for Lake Worth Beach

Submit via portal or in-person at 1900 2nd Ave N
City-specific Water Heater Change-Out form REQUIRED — this is a turn-around permit for EXACT water heater change-out
Contractor/applicant must affirm: representative or self has inspected existing conditions, no upgrade of electrical system or service wiring changes required, there IS an electrical disconnect within sight, water heater is NOT cord-receptacle connected (per NEC Article 422)
Electrical sub-permit may be required for any additional electrical work
Form requires: facility type (single-family, multi-family, commercial, industrial), job address
EXISTING unit info: make, total watts, gallons, heat recovery (yes/no)
PROPOSED NEW unit info: make, total watts, gallons, heat recovery (yes/no)
Location of water heater must be specified
Qualifier/authorized agent signature + license number + phone required
Contractor must be registered with city
NOC required for job value over $5,000
NoteAppliance replacement with cord-and-plug (excluding water heater) is exempt under $1,000

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