All Forum Posts by: Abe Mazliach

Scott, thank you for your feedback. At this point, I agree with you even though I feel it is unfair. I'll apply for the permit and get it inspected.

Thank you for your reply Courtney. The house is in Santa Cruz, CA. Of course, that's exactly what I am worried about, the costs involved. Depending on the outcome of the inspections and any repairs needed, it may be better to replace the old heater.

Looks like I need to go to the city offices and apply for a permit. Thanks again Jon for your feedback! Abe

Thank you Jon for your reply. A city inspector did an inspection of the unit in 2015 and sent me a letter stating the rental property is in compliance with the City Residential Rental Inspection Program. The inspector didn't site the wall heater issue during the inspection. Do I have any rights regarding the previous inspection? Can I ask if they made an error during the 2015 inspection? Thanks, Abe

I own a house that I rent out to a couple. A City Code Compliance Specialist came to my rental unit and told me the direct–vent wall-heater was installed without a plumbing gas permit. He told me to obtain a mechanical permit and building safety inspection for the heater and have a licensed contractor conduct the work per California state law. He said this is to ensure the heater and gas line are installed per code and are safe to operate.

I have owned this house almost 4 years but the wall-heater was there before I purchased the house. It looks like it's been there for a long time. I feel like the City inspector is being unfair to me as I didn't install the wall-heater. Why wasn't the previous owner or the owner who installed the wall-heater asked to obtain a permit?

Do I have any grounds to complain to the City Planning Department to being told to get a permit, have a licensed contractor test it and have it inspected?

I would appreciate any advice on this matter. Thank you, Abe

I own a house that I rent out to a couple. A City Code Compliance Specialist came to my rental unit and told me the direct–vent wall-heater was installed without a plumbing gas permit. He told me to obtain a mechanical permit and building safety inspection for the heater and have a licensed contractor conduct the work per California state law. He said this is to ensure the heater and gas line are installed per code and are safe to operate.

I have owned this house almost 4 years but the wall-heater was there before I purchased the house. It looks like it's been there for a long time. I feel like the City inspector is being unfair to me as I didn't install the wall-heater. Why wasn't the previous owner or the owner who installed the wall-heater asked to obtain a permit?

Do I have any grounds to complain to the City Planning Department to being told to get a permit, have a licensed contractor test it and have it inspected?

I would appreciate any advice on this matter. Thank you, Abe