Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-11 § 535-X-11-.08
Plumbing Plan And Drawing Requirements
Operative Text
The plumbing plans submitted pursuant to Rule 535-X-11-.07 of this chapter must: (a) Provide plan and riser diagram of the plumbing layout showing size of piping, fittings, traps and vents, cleanouts and valves, etc., for gas, water, drainage, waste, and vent systems. (b) Indicate plumbing materials to be used and approvals, as well as for fired appliances and equipment. Show make, model, rating/capacity. (c) Indicate make and model of safety controls and their location, such as for water heaters, etc. (d) Indicate how piping is to be supported and intervals of support. (e) Indicate how piping, valves, and risers are to be supported such as by backing, as necessary. (f) Show location of flues and vents above roofs and required clearances, such as from air intakes, and other vents and flues, etc. (g) Indicate method of testing.
Alabama Administrative Code Rule 535-X-11-.08 establishes the technical content requirements for plumbing plans that must accompany permit submissions under the preceding rule. These plans must include detailed diagrams of the entire plumbing layout—covering gas, water, drainage, waste, and vent systems—along with specifications for materials, equipment models, safety controls, pipe support methods, flue and vent clearances, and testing procedures. The rule ensures that reviewing authorities have a complete, standardized picture of a proposed plumbing installation before work begins.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers overseeing construction or renovation projects in Alabama should be aware that Rule 535-X-11-.08 sets out a specific checklist of information that plumbing plans must contain before they can be accepted for review. Compliant operators typically work with licensed plumbers or engineers to prepare riser diagrams, list all materials and equipment with make, model, and capacity details, document pipe support intervals, and describe the testing method to be used. Ensuring that submitted plans address every element listed in this rule helps avoid delays or rejections during the plan-review process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants in Alabama, Rule 535-X-11-.08 is part of the regulatory framework that governs how plumbing systems in residential buildings must be designed and documented before installation. When plumbing work is performed in a rental unit, these requirements help ensure that the systems meet a defined standard of completeness and safety from the planning stage onward. Tenants who have concerns about whether permitted plumbing work in their building complied with applicable rules, including Rule 535-X-11-.08, may consider contacting the relevant local building or permitting authority or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated October 16, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.