Home maintenance ??

JeffK5 · 08-08-2008, 01:47 PM

Do you need a state/local building permit to legally change a hot water heater in Ohio?

Some people say yes , some say no but I was looking for someone who knows for sure....

Jeff

RuffedUpXJ · 08-08-2008, 01:49 PM

Are you replacing or changing the style, gas, electric....? I know we have replaced ours with out a permit but that doesn't help you too much.

JeffK5 · 08-08-2008, 01:56 PM

Have an electric and am putting another electric in...

Over the years I've heard a ton of opinions on what can and can't be done around the house legally , I guess I might have to go buy myself a Ohio code book.

Hell people replace decks , change water heaters , build sheds all the time , I think permits are required for all these?

carwash · 08-08-2008, 02:41 PM

contact Tony Vilardo. he is "itbrokeagain" on here. he will know.

SixFtUnd · 08-08-2008, 05:25 PM

I know the job i'm working on a building inspector stoped by and said we need one becouse we have 2 new hot watter heaters but we re did alot off pluming also

JeffK5 · 08-08-2008, 05:58 PM

Called my local township building commissioners office and asked ... you do without a doubt NEED a permit to replace a water heater.

You can do it your self but you need a permit before and inspection after the job.

Jeff

mckeddie · 08-08-2008, 09:12 PM

damn, we don't get em for anything, and the building code inspector guy lives a block down from us, built a huge shed behind my house, 800 sq ft addition on parents house, lots of other crap. they got a permit to frame up the addition on my parents (contractors did that), but we never got one to finish it.

greg

fabricator · 08-08-2008, 09:55 PM

who's gonna tell them?

SixFtUnd · 08-08-2008, 10:20 PM

don't ask don't tell

MrShoeBoy · 08-15-2008, 10:48 PM

What they dont see wont hurt them.

But yes, you need the permit if you are doing it yourself. Also if you do it yourself and are not a contractor, then you must be living in that residence for at least 3 months. Cant just install it yourself then rent the house right away. I went through the permit thing this time last year when I purchased my house. Its a way for the city to make money. And also make sure the work gets done in a semi safe/acceptable way. Still amaizes me what they will let pass just becasue a contractor did it....

AARON

maddhatter · 08-16-2008, 12:03 PM

I work on homes for a living and all I can say is if you know what your doing fine do it your self. If you don't there can be ALOT of danger from a water heater done wrong and I hate to hear people say how it's not a big deal it is a big deal if things go bad. Make sure to double check the pressure vavle even a new one can be bad. And NO twisted together wires with caps unless they are in a box and the box and wires are mounted as they should be. These are the 2 main things that could kill you or your kids really easy.

A water heater rap is always a good idea and can save you a few bucks each year.Shut off valves on both lines as they enter and leave the water heater is also A nice touch.

08-08-2008, 01:47 PM	#1
JeffK5 Tiny Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colerain Posts: 798	Home maintenance ?? Do you need a state/local building permit to legally change a hot water heater in Ohio? Some people say yes , some say no but I was looking for someone who knows for sure.... Jeff

08-08-2008, 01:49 PM	#2
RuffedUpXJ On XJ 2 Now Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield Twp. Posts: 314	Are you replacing or changing the style, gas, electric....? I know we have replaced ours with out a permit but that doesn't help you too much. __________________ 88 XJ - 5" lift - 35" BFG's - Bumpers - Rock Rails - Homebrewed OBA - Roof Rack - Tube Doors - Trimmed - Dented 87 XJ - D44 - Disco D30 - 235's - 231TC - Stock for now

08-08-2008, 02:41 PM	#4
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	contact Tony Vilardo. he is "itbrokeagain" on here. he will know. __________________

08-08-2008, 05:25 PM	#5
SixFtUnd Danny Beach Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cincinnati OH ( Price Hill) Posts: 481	I know the job i'm working on a building inspector stoped by and said we need one becouse we have 2 new hot watter heaters but we re did alot off pluming also __________________ 86 Ford Bronco

08-08-2008, 09:12 PM	#7
mckeddie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: van wert oh Posts: 583	damn, we don't get em for anything, and the building code inspector guy lives a block down from us, built a huge shed behind my house, 800 sq ft addition on parents house, lots of other crap. they got a permit to frame up the addition on my parents (contractors did that), but we never got one to finish it. greg __________________ zuk buggy.....it'll be a jeep eventually.

08-08-2008, 01:56 PM	#3
JeffK5 Tiny Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colerain Posts: 798	Have an electric and am putting another electric in... Over the years I've heard a ton of opinions on what can and can't be done around the house legally , I guess I might have to go buy myself a Ohio code book. Hell people replace decks , change water heaters , build sheds all the time , I think permits are required for all these?

08-08-2008, 05:58 PM	#6
JeffK5 Tiny Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colerain Posts: 798	Called my local township building commissioners office and asked ... you do without a doubt NEED a permit to replace a water heater. You can do it your self but you need a permit before and inspection after the job. Jeff

08-08-2008, 09:55 PM	#8
fabricator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincy, Oh Posts: 947	who's gonna tell them? __________________ For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....

08-08-2008, 10:20 PM	#9
SixFtUnd Danny Beach Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cincinnati OH ( Price Hill) Posts: 481	don't ask don't tell __________________ 86 Ford Bronco

08-15-2008, 10:48 PM	#10
MrShoeBoy Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 120	What they dont see wont hurt them. But yes, you need the permit if you are doing it yourself. Also if you do it yourself and are not a contractor, then you must be living in that residence for at least 3 months. Cant just install it yourself then rent the house right away. I went through the permit thing this time last year when I purchased my house. Its a way for the city to make money. And also make sure the work gets done in a semi safe/acceptable way. Still amaizes me what they will let pass just becasue a contractor did it.... AARON __________________ 91 MJ Under construction

08-16-2008, 12:03 PM	#11
maddhatter Join Date: May 2007 Location: loveland OH Posts: 324	I work on homes for a living and all I can say is if you know what your doing fine do it your self. If you don't there can be ALOT of danger from a water heater done wrong and I hate to hear people say how it's not a big deal it is a big deal if things go bad. Make sure to double check the pressure vavle even a new one can be bad. And NO twisted together wires with caps unless they are in a box and the box and wires are mounted as they should be. These are the 2 main things that could kill you or your kids really easy. A water heater rap is always a good idea and can save you a few bucks each year.Shut off valves on both lines as they enter and leave the water heater is also A nice touch.

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