Water Heater Replacement

Conditions of Permit for Residential Boiler, Water Heater, and Pressure Vessel Replacement

 

  1. Water heaters and hot water storage tanks shall be listed and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the Illinois Plumbing Code.
  2. Safety and relief valve discharge pipes shall be of an approved, rigid metal pipe.
  3. Flue piping shall be sealed properly and connected with 3 screws per joint.
  4. Flue piping shall be pitched properly to prevent improper drafting.
  5. An expansion tank is required on a closed system (water well connected system).

Required inspection:  Final inspection.

 

ALL PERMITS:
  1. A Long Grove Building Department approved set of construction documents must be on-site available for inspections. {Section:  2021 International Residential Code R107.3.1}
  2. All construction shall comply with the Village of Long Grove codes, amendments, and ordinances.
  3. All debris, including dumpster, shall be removed from site prior to a final.
  4. Final site shall be stabilized with topsoil, seed and erosion control blanket or sod prior to a final (where applicable).
  5. CONSTRUCTION HOURS:  Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. , Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Construction on Sunday permitted only by an occupant on own residence 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. {Ordinance No. 2003-O-26}.

 

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