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    Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

    The government entity or individual responsible for enforcing plumbing (or building) code in a given area. Often the plumbing inspector or building department; approves different stages of installation and verifies code compliance.

    Common uses

    Inspection scheduling, Code interpretation, Compliance verification

    Common symptoms

    • Need inspection or code approval

    Common repairs

    • Schedule inspections with AHJ
    • Address any findings

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