Austin |
Building Criteria Manual |
Section 4. RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION |
Appendix 4.6.0. INSPECTIONS |
Appendix 4.6.5. Residential Change Out Program for the Replacement of HVAC Systems, Water Heaters and Retrofit Window change outs. |
§ 4.6.5.6. Violations under this Program
1.
The following actions are violations of the Residential Change Out Program:
a.
failing to pay all required fees for permits and prior to scheduling inspections;
b.
submitting the "Replacement Change Out Completeness Form" with incomplete information;
c.
falsely securing a permit under this program;
d.
allowing the permit to expire;
e.
failing to submit an application for a permit within three business days after the work was performed and after regular City Permit Office business hours; and
f.
failing to provide access to the equipment for inspection.
2.
A contractor cited for three violations of the Residential Change Out Program within a 12-month period may not participate in the program for one year. The yearly cycle will be determined by the date of the first offense in a twelve month period under this section.
3.
A contractor will not be granted a new permit if the contractor has unpaid fees.
4.
If a contractor commits a violation identified in Subsection 4.6.5.6 (1a—1c) of this section, the contractor will be required to follow the standard permitting and inspection process for the work.
Source: Rule No. 161-15.19, 12-29-15 .