What type of work is exempt from a mechanical permit?

Permits are not required for:

  • Portable heating appliances.
  • Portable ventilation appliances.
  • Portable cooling units.
  • Steam, hot- or chilled-water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.
  • Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
  • Portable evaporative cooler.
  • Self-contained refrigeration systems package-type equipment containing 10 pounds (4.54 kilograms) or less of refrigerant or that are actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (764 watts) or less in which all components of the refrigeration system are located within a single enclosure without the requirement for on-site assembly or piping of any kind whatsoever.
  • Portable fuel cell appliances that are connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.
  • Self-contained portable refrigeration appliances.
  • Repair or replacement of interior or exterior wall and ceiling coverings provided: a. Mechanical systems in a hazardous condition are not exposed, or b. Mechanical systems are not being resized, rearranged or extended.

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1. Why do I need a permit?
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4. How many layers of roofing can I have on the roof?
5. Why do I need to submit construction documents (drawings, calculations, specifications)?
6. When am I required to hire a design professional (Architect, Professional Engineer or Structural Engineer)?
7. Where do codes come from?
8. What type of work is exempt from a building permit?
9. Can a homeowner install plumbing work in their home?
10. Can a homeowner install mechanical work in their home?
11. Why do I need to submit construction documents (drawings, calculations, specifications)?
12. What happens if I do not obtain a permit?
13. What type of work is exempt from a plumbing permit?
14. What type of work is exempt from a mechanical permit?
15. How do I become a registered electrician?
16. Can a homeowner install electrical work in their home?
17. What type of work is exempt from an electrical permit?
18. Can I file a complaint about repairs that my landlord will not respond to?
19. Can a complaint be filed about deteriorated houses and/or buildings?
20. Is my complaint confidential?
21. What happens after I file a complaint?
22. What can be done about abandoned/vacant houses with broken windows or doors?
23. What is my property zoned as?
24. Can I establish a business in a single-family home located in a residential area?
25. If I am replacing an existing fence, do I need a fence permit?