City of Hickory, NC

Water heater replacement permits in City of Hickory

Plumbing and possibly electrical/mechanical trade review may apply

Hickory states that electrical, plumbing, heating, or air-conditioning work requires additional permits and that contractors generally contact Catawba County Building Services. The fetched source does not identify a water-heater-specific permit or fee. Confirm with office where unsupported.

What to know before starting

The information below was checked against the linked official source on 2026-09-21. Confirm final requirements with Hickory Permit Center (828) 323-7410; City Planning and Development (828) 323-7422; Catawba County Building Services (828) 465-8399. before work begins.

Required permits and fees

Plumbing permit — Additional permit required for plumbing work; water-heater-specific requirement confirm (Confirm with office)
Electrical or mechanical permit — May apply depending on equipment; confirm with Catawba County (Confirm with office)

Required plans

Confirm with office; official source does not state project-specific plan requirements.

Setback rules

Confirm with office; zoning/site review, easements, floodplain, and parcel conditions may apply.

Required inspections

Confirm trade inspection(s) with Catawba County Building Services.

Issuing authority

Hickory Permit Center (828) 323-7410; City Planning and Development (828) 323-7422; Catawba County Building Services (828) 465-8399.

Confirm with office

(828) 323-7410

Official source: City of Hickory Single Family and Duplex Construction guidance