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Source: California Plumbing Help (californiaplumbinghelp.com), part of the Local Help Stations network (localhelpstations.com). Last updated November 2, 2026.
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- California Legislature (California Legislative Information): Business and Professions Code 7044 (owner-builder exemption) (checked November 2, 2026)
- California Legislature (California Legislative Information): Business and Professions Code 7048 (minor work exemption) (checked November 2, 2026)
- California Legislature (California Legislative Information): Assembly Bill 2622 (2024), Chapter 240: Contractors: exemptions (checked November 2, 2026)
- California Legislature (California Legislative Information): Business and Professions Code 7159.10 (service and repair contracts) (checked November 2, 2026)
- California Legislature (California Legislative Information): Health and Safety Code 19211 (water heater strapping) (checked November 2, 2026)
- California Legislature (California Legislative Information): Business and Professions Code 7028 (unlicensed contracting) (checked November 2, 2026)
- California Legislature (California Legislative Information): Business and Professions Code 7091 (complaint time limits) (checked November 2, 2026)
- California Legislature (California Legislative Information): Business and Professions Code 7159 (home improvement contracts) (checked November 2, 2026)
- Contractors State License Board (CSLB): Check a License (checked November 2, 2026)
- Contractors State License Board (CSLB): Owner-Builder Risks (checked November 2, 2026)
- Contractors State License Board (CSLB): Contracts and Binding Agreements (checked November 2, 2026)
- Contractors State License Board (CSLB): What Kind of Contractor Do I Need? (checked November 2, 2026)
- Contractors State License Board (CSLB): Owner-Builder Responsibilities (checked November 2, 2026)
- Contractors State License Board (CSLB): Filing a Complaint (checked November 2, 2026)
- Contractors State License Board (CSLB): C-36 Plumbing Contractor classification (checked November 2, 2026)
- Contractors State License Board (CSLB): What Seniors Should Know (checked November 2, 2026)
- City and County of San Francisco: Apply for a plumbing and mechanical permit (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Fresno Planning and Development: Building and Safety Services booklet (2023, PDF) (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Long Beach Building and Safety: Express Permits (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Long Beach Building and Safety: Online Permitting (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS): Express Permits (No Plan Check Required), P/GI 2026-003, revised 06-10-2026 (PDF) (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS): Is a plumbing permit required to replace my gas water heater in my single family dwelling unit? (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Oakland Planning and Building: Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Permits (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Sacramento Community Development: Minor Permits (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Sacramento Community Development: Average Total Cost for Common Residential Minor Permits (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of San Diego Development Services: Simple Permits (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of San Diego Development Services: Simple Plumbing/Gas Permit (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of San Jose: Online Permits (SJPermits.org) (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of San Jose Development Services Permit Center: Water Heaters (updated 04/14/2026) (checked November 2, 2026)
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