By law, the state of California and most likely your city/county requires a permit and a final inspection for a water heater replacement. Every permit issued must be inspected before its expiration date to avoid penalties and/or fees from the cities/counties.
Below are some things you will need to know about the permit process:
- 1.You have authorized and opted to have a permit obtained for your water heater replacement.
- 2.The permit fee and processing fee have been included on your invoice.
- 3.There is no extra charge to have the final inspection, but an inspection is required to complete the permit process.
- 4.You will receive your permit by mail or email within 2-8 weeks. If you do not receive your permit within 8 weeks, please call 833-379-8800 or ask for the permit desk.
- 5.When your permit arrives, follow the instructions included with the permit.
- 6.You are responsible for scheduling and attending the final inspection.
- 7.You must have your permit present and visible during the inspection.
- 8.There must be an adult available to meet the inspector at the residence on the day of the scheduled inspection.
- 9.ALL PERMITS EXPIRE – typically between 3-6 months. However, we recommend scheduling the inspection as soon as possible.
- 10.If your permit expires, due to the failure to schedule your final inspection, you will be charged a reissuance fee and will still be responsible for scheduling your final inspection.
Helpful Permit Tips:
- You can call the city/county in which your permit is issued during their business hours and reach a representative from the Building Department for help and guidance on how to schedule your inspection.
- The cities/counties will not call you to confirm your inspection appointment.
The cities/counties will not call you to let you know they are on the way to your residence for inspection. - On the morning of your inspection (usually prior to 8 AM) you can call the building department and find out a time frame that the inspector will be by that day.
NOTE: The building department generates a schedule of inspections each morning. This means that your schedule will not be available until the morning of the date on which you have requested an inspection.
