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    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

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    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.
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    • #3
      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?

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      • #4
        contact Tony Vilardo. he is "itbrokeagain" on here. he will know.


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        • #5
          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

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          • #6
            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

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            • #7
              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.

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              • #8
                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....

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                • #9
                  don't ask don't tell
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                  • #10
                    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

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                    • #11
                      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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