HVAC
- Submittal Requirements
- Required furnace inspections
- required air conditioner inspections
- Helpful Information
All listed items must be submitted regardless of submittal method.
- Completed and signed "Miscellaneous Permit" application
- Be sure to include the following information in the description:
- Which equipment is included (furnace, A/C, both)?
- Is this replacement or additional?
- Fuel type (electric, gas, propane)
- Efficiency ratings
- Location (basement mechanical room, 2nd floor closet, crawlspace, etc.)
- Indicate if location is changing
- BTU and combustion air calculation if needed
- Homeowner Affidavit if the homeowner/occupant proposed to complete any of the work themselves or act as their own general contractor. (must own and occupy the property as primary residence to qualify)
Inspections for this type of permit are done by video. Contractor should create a video at the time of installation. The video must include all items on the list below. Videos shall be uploaded to an online video channel with the link provided to the Town, or submitted by any other method acceptable to the inspector. Submittals should be emailed to the Building Division. Subject line should include the address, permit number, and inspection type.
Please contact the Town of Erie if the video compliance method will not be possible.
All videos must show the address on the exterior of the property first. Video should be continuous. Show any manufacturer installation details that may differ from standard practice. State model number and BTUs. Show that instructions have been left on-site with unit.
Standard fuel-fired furnace replacement inspection items:
- Flue connected, slope per manufacturer
- Combustion air to code, termination not confused as exhaust (gooseneck down)
- Electrical disconnect
- Filter accessible
- Condensate line per manufacturer
- Clearances around unit, 30” in front
- No returns within 10’ of unit or separated from unit
- Gas line with sediment trap down stream of shutoff
- Instructions present
- SD & CO detectors to code in the house
- Service outlet within 25’
- Anchorage of unit
- Seals
Standard electric furnace replacement inspection items:
- Disconnecting means
- Overcurrent protection
- Wire size
- Filter accessible
- Condensate line per manufacturer
- Clearances around unit, 30” in front
- No returns within 10’ of unit or separated from unit
- Instructions present
- SD & CO detectors to code in the house if fuel fired appliances or attached garage are present
- Service outlet within 25’
- Anchorage of unit
Inspections for this type of permit are done by video. Contractor should create a video at the time of installation. The video must include all items on the list below. Videos shall be uploaded to an online video channel with the link provided to the Town, or submitted by any other method acceptable to the inspector. Submittals should be emailed to the Building Division. Subject line should include the address, permit number, and inspection type.
Please contact the Town of Erie if the video compliance method will not be possible.
All videos must show the address on the exterior of the property first. Video should be continuous. Show any manufacturer installation details that may differ from standard practice. State model number and BTUs. Show that instructions have been left on-site with unit.
- Tamper Caps on refrigerant line
- R-4 insulation of refrigerant piping
- Max Breaker rating matches labeled panel breaker
- Readily accessible disconnect within sight
- Level base
- Service outlet within 25’
- Sealed to house
- Anchorage of unit