§ 4.6.5.1. General

1.

This section implements Section R109.11 (Residential Change Out Program) of the Residential Code and R324 (Retrofit Windows) of the Residential Code, Section 80.19(I) (Residential Change Out Inspections Program) of the Electrical Code, and Section 103.1.7 (Residential Change Out Inspections Program) of the Plumbing Code.

2.

This section applies only to occupied one- and two-family dwellings for the replacement of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, water heaters, and retrofit windows.

3.

The City will inspect one out of every five permits per contractor secured under this program for electric-only HVAC and water heater replacements. A "Residential Change Out Completeness Form" must be submitted for work completed under this program for which an inspection is not performed. The completed form will allow the City to complete the permit process and final the permit.

4.

All gas systems will require inspection.

5.

All window change outs will require inspection.

6.

Work performed under this section may only involve work that requires a permit for building, electrical, plumbing or mechanical work that relates to equipment or window change out.

7.

In this section the "responsible contractor":

a.

For a HVAC replacement, is the licensed mechanical contractor.

b.

For a water heater replacement, is the licensed plumbing contractor.

c.

For Retrofit windows, is the general contractor.

8.

No work is allowed that involves circuits larger than 50 amps.

9.

Fees owed to the City of Austin must be paid.