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When Permits Are Not Needed - Short #181
In this short episode, Bryan talks about the situations when permits are not needed to install HVAC/R (or HVAC/R-related) components.
A few codes are universal in residential HVAC, including the International Residential Code (IRC) and the International Mechanical Code (IMC). The local municipality, also known as the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), chooses which codes to adopt.
You do not need a permit to install plug-in, cord-connected appliances. However, you need UL-listed plugs. You can also replace plugs without needing a permit, but the ratings need to be correct. Anything less…
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