Forced air units (FAU) that are gas-to-electric, including heat pump space heaters, are not eligible for no plan check issuance and require the following plan checks:
- Building Division – electrical and mechanical
- Planning – location and noise level
FAUs that are electric-to-gas are not eligible for no plan check issuance and require the following plan checks:
- Building Division – electrical (termination of existing conductors), mechanical, and plumbing
FAUs that are a like-for-like replacement but there is a change in location are not eligible for no plan check issuance and require the following plan checks:
- Building Division – plumbing, mechanical, and potentially electrical
- Planning – location
FAUs that are a like-for-like replacement but there is an added air conditioning unit are not eligible for no plan check issuance and require the following plan checks:
- Building Division – electrical and mechanical
- Planning – location and noise level
The following are required for verification prior to issuance:
- Complete permit application
- Detailed description shall include the following for the inspector’s reference:
- Gas-to-gas or electric-to-electric
- FAU/Furnace/Space heater replacement; and
- Exact existing location specified (no new location allowed)
Example: Replace existing gas FAU with 80% efficient gas FAU in the same location.
- Manufacturer’s product specifications
- Title 24 energy form with signatures
- Contractor information, signature and verification that license is valid and appropriate for the scope of work