Confirm the requirements for the actual work before changing equipment or covering a pipe.
The short answer
The Town of Westwood Building Division publishes plumbing permit and inspection information. Confirm on the current Town page who may perform plumbing and gas work and who must call for a plumbing inspection. Use the current Town pages and ask how they apply to your proposed scope.
What to notice
Describe the work accurately
A fixture replacement, a new connection, relocated piping, and a larger remodel may raise different questions. Give the Town and plumbing professional a clear description, including the property type and other work in the same area. Do not rely on the appearance or price of a component to decide that no permit is needed.
Build inspection timing into the plan
Ask which stages must remain accessible and what documentation is required before work can be closed up. Coordinate that schedule with cabinets, walls, flooring, and other trades. A finished surface may make an incomplete inspection much harder to resolve. Get the responsible person and next step in writing.
Save the closeout documents
Keep the applicable permit information, inspection outcome, invoice, and equipment details with the property’s records. Ask the provider to explain any outstanding correction or follow-up. A paid invoice alone is not a substitute for a required inspection record. Contact the Town for current procedures rather than relying on an old screenshot.
One useful question
Can a homeowner request the plumbing inspection?
Confirm the current Building Division procedure. The published residential construction FAQ states that inspection calls must be made by the plumber responsible for the work. Confirm the current procedure with the Building Division for your project. This page does not interpret code, approve work, or replace the Town’s direction.