Plumbing Code Overhaul

At a glance

• What: ORD. 44867 amends Omaha Municipal Code sections 19-73 and 19-74 and a long list of sections in Chapter 49 (Plumbing), creates sections 49-264, 49-310, 49-311 and 49-549, repeals sections 49-551 through 49-554, 49-1563 and 49-1564, and creates a grace period for enforcing the amended and new provisions. A communication in support was attached.
• Where it stands: First reading October 20, 2026; second reading and hearing October 27, third reading November 3.

From the video (2026-10-27)

2026-10-27 - City Council: Long hearing with opponents on PVC and PEX use and licensing changes; staff said life safety is handled through building and fire codes. Third reading laid over to November 10, 2026 on a 6-0 vote.

Sources

• Council journal, October 20, 2026: https://clerk.omaha.gov/wp-content/uploads/images/2026-10-20j.pdf

Log

2026-10-20 - City Council

First reading.