Contractor Registration Requirements

Registration Requirements In accordance with Logan-Hocking County Health District Plumbing Regulation #5, the following contractors must maintain a current registration with the Hocking County Health Department in order to conduct plumbing covered by Regulation 5 within Logan City and Hocking County:

Plumbing Contractors – must provide current State of Ohio Contractor’s License, $20,000 bond and proof of general liability insurance. Journeyman Plumbers – pass the Journeyman’s test and be employed by a contractor registered with Hocking County Health Department. Apprentice Plumbers – employed by a contractor registered with Hocking County Health Department.

Backflow Technicians – must have current state of Ohio Backf low Tester Certification and current calibration of test equipment.

Water Conditioner Installers - $ 20,000.00 bond and proof of general liability insurance.

All registrations expire on December 31 and must be renewed prior to expiration. There is a penalty fee for plumbing without registration and or plumbing without a permit. If you would like more information on the different plumbing classifications,please click on our link to: Plumbing Classifications Bonds must state what they are for (i.e. plumbing contractor or water conditioner installer), name the Hocking County Health Department as the obligee and expire on December 31.

Homeowners do not need to register in order to install or alter plumbing in their home if it is their primary residence. However, proper permits are required prior to commencing work. Please contact the Hocking County Health Department at 740-385-3030 ext. 2 for more information.