No hot water in Des Moines
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Local offices and rules in Des Moines
For water heater and similar plumbing or mechanical permits, Des Moines requires a State of Iowa licensed plumbing or mechanical contractor unless a homeowner is permitting work on their own residence.
Source: www.dsm.city. Checked October 2026.
Source: www.dsm.city. Checked October 2026.
The city's water heater installation sheet requires a black iron gas drop to the heater (no CSST or flex line as the drop), bonding of any existing unbonded CSST, and rigid relief-valve discharge piping with no PVC or plastic.
Source: www.dsm.city. Checked October 2026.
Source: www.dsm.city. Checked October 2026.
Replacing a water heater in Des Moines requires a permit and a final inspection scheduled at least a day ahead with the Permit and Development Center. Homeowners can pull the permit for their own residence; otherwise a state-licensed plumbing or mechanical contractor must.
Source: www.dsm.city. Checked October 2026.
Source: www.dsm.city. Checked October 2026.
MidAmerican lists a per-unit rebate for ENERGY STAR electric heat pump water heaters in 2026, with applications due within 90 days of purchase or by December 31, 2026.
Source: www.midamericanenergy.com. Checked October 2026.
Source: www.midamericanenergy.com. Checked October 2026.
If water is near outlets or appliances, turn off the power at the panel before you step in it. If you smell gas near a water heater, leave the house and call your gas utility from outside.
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