Why Get Permits & Inspections?
There are many important reasons to obtain the required building permit(s) and to obtain the required inspections for your HVAC project.
Helps Protect
Property Value
Your home or business is an investment. If your furnace and/or
air conditioner project does not comply with the codes adopted by your
community, the value of your investment could be reduced.
Saves Money
Property insurers may not cover work or damages caused by
work done without permits and inspections.
Makes Selling
Property Easier
When property is sold through a multiple listing
association, the owner is required to disclose any improvements or repairs made
and if permits and inspections were obtained. Many financial institutions will
not finance a purchase without proof of a final inspection. If you decide to
sell a home or building that has had HVAC modifications without a permit, you
may be required to replace the system or do costly repairs.
Improves Safety
Your permit allows the code official to reduce potential
hazards of unsafe construction to provide for public health, safety, and
welfare. By following code guidelines, your completed HVAC installation will
meet safety standards and will be less likely to cause injury to you, your
family, and your friends or future home owners. Mandatory inspections
complement the contractor’s experience and act as a system of checks and
balances resulting in a safer project.
It’s the Law
Work requiring permits are made such by City Ordinance. Work
without a permit may be subject to removal or other costly remedies.