(a) No HVAC contractor or homeowner pursuant to Section 1321.06 shall install, alter, add to, repair or replace any heating, ventilating, or cooling system or equipment which is subject to the provisions of this chapter without first obtaining a permit from the Division of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling. Any HVAC contractor or homeowner who fails to obtain permits required by this chapter prior to the beginning of work, except in those cases where emergency repairs are necessary, shall be required to obtain and pay for the permits which were originally required and in addition thereto shall pay a penalty twice the amount of the original permit fees. No HVAC contractor other than the holder of the original permit may use the same permit.
(b) In the event that emergency repairs or replacement of a heating, ventilating or cooling system is required on a non-City business day, the HVAC contractor may proceed with the work without first obtaining a permit. The HVAC contractor shall keep the defective equipment on the premises for inspection by the HVAC Inspector and shall file an application for the permit covering such emergency work immediately upon the first City-business day thereafter. Failure to comply with the provisions of this section or commencing work without obtaining permits in non-emergency situations shall subject the HVAC contractor to the penalties for failure to obtain permits as provided in subsection (a) above.
(c) No registration is required to install wood stove or pre-fabricated fireplaces, but a permit must be obtained. Wood burning stoves and pre-fabricated fireplaces must be listed by Underwriters Laboratories or another recognized testing laboratory and installed to the manufacturer's specifications.
(d) No permit shall be required for minor repairs or alterations which do not require dismantling of the heating, ventilating or cooling system and for which the contract price for the repairs does not exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00).
(e) Before a permit is issued on forms secured from the City Building Department a heat loss shall be submitted using manual J of National Warm Air Heating Code, or industry approved calculation method and form.
(Ord. 154-2010. Passed 12-20-10.)