What is the name of your state? Michigan
We are in the process of having a new furnace and air conditioner installed, the contractor pulled the proper permits, but he noticed that we recently replaced our hot water heater and asked if we pulled a permit for it. I didn't know we were required to pull a permit for a water heater replacement, and didn't. The contractor is concerned that when the inspector comes to check the new furnace, that he will notice the new hot water heater and hold up approving the new furnace. The question is, if the inspector is coming to approve the furnace, can he also inspect anything else for violations? Do they have free reign over anything else they see in the home? I'm pretty sure the water heater is fine, but I don't want to bring it up unless absolutely necessary due to some past problems with our township....
Thanks.
We are in the process of having a new furnace and air conditioner installed, the contractor pulled the proper permits, but he noticed that we recently replaced our hot water heater and asked if we pulled a permit for it. I didn't know we were required to pull a permit for a water heater replacement, and didn't. The contractor is concerned that when the inspector comes to check the new furnace, that he will notice the new hot water heater and hold up approving the new furnace. The question is, if the inspector is coming to approve the furnace, can he also inspect anything else for violations? Do they have free reign over anything else they see in the home? I'm pretty sure the water heater is fine, but I don't want to bring it up unless absolutely necessary due to some past problems with our township....
Thanks.