Plumbing Installation Licensing in Nebraska
Indexation gate: passedNebraska plumbing regulatory compliance: Nebraska does not maintain a statewide plumbing board. Plumbing contracting is regulated at the municipal level (e.g. City of Omaha Plumbing Board, Omaha Municipal Code Chapter 43). Plumbers must hold a municipal Master Plumber license, post local surety bonds, and obtain plumbing permits.
Applicable Nebraska Requirements
Nebraska Workers' Compensation Insurance Mandate
ne:statute:neb-rev-stat-48-101Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-101 et seq., every employer in the construction industry with one or more employees must obtain and maintain active workers' compensation insurance coverage.
Citation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-106
City of Omaha Municipal Contractor & Plumber Licensing
ne:omaha:muni-code-ch40-43Under Omaha Municipal Code Chapters 40 and 43, contractors operating within Omaha city jurisdiction must obtain a municipal contractor license (Class A, B, C, D, or E) and plumbers must be certified by the Omaha Plumbing Board.
Citation: Omaha Muni. Code § 40-101
Local Building Permit & Code Inspection Enforcement
ne:omaha:building-permitsBuilding permits must be obtained from municipal building departments (e.g. City of Omaha, City of Lincoln) prior to commencing structural, roofing, electrical, or plumbing alterations in accordance with adopted building codes.
Citation: Omaha Muni. Code § 43-41