A Household Appliance permit is required for the replacement and first-time installation of appliances, including fuel-fired appliances, within a residence that requires one final inspection only. Please note, if you are installing new gas piping with an appliance, apply for a Residential Plumbing permit, not a Household Appliance permit.
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This information is the most common for how to obtain the necessary approval for your project and is not representative of all the conditions you may encounter.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Property owners may obtain permits in their own name, however, it is strongly recommended a properly licensed contractor pull the permits as the responsible party so the county can better assist in gaining compliance for defective work.
PLAN AHEAD
Before submitting, ensure you are aware of all applicable regulations and conditions that could affect your project to avoid surprises during the review process. Some of those factors include:
- Zoning Information
- Design Codes and Standards
- Do I Need to Hire a Registered Design Professional (RDP)?
- Floodplains
- Resource Protection Areas (RPA)
- Grading/Site Plans
- Parking Tabulation
- Types of Soils and Problem Soils
- Researching Site Conditions
To get a detailed description about each regulation and condition, visit our Plan Ahead page.
HOW DO I SUBMIT MY RECORD?
PLUS Application
Apply for your household appliance building permit online in PLUS under the Building tab. If you are a first-time user, you must first register for an account.
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Requirements
Depending on the scope of your project, one or more of the following may be required:
- Chimney Vent Certification
- Required for the replacement and installation of all fuel-burning appliances and equipment in existing buildings.
- Permit Authorization
- Required if the applicant is not the owner and is not a licensed contractor.
- Property Ownership Affidavit
- Required if the owner information does not match current tax records, often when there is a new owner.
- License Exemption Affidavit
- Required if a licensed contractor is not listed on the application.
- Projects located in the towns of Clifton or Vienna require separate approvals from the respective towns.
- Approval documentation from the appropriate township must be uploaded to your PLUS record, via the Digital Plan Room, and named accordingly (e.g., Town of Vienna Approval).
What's Next?
Below are the necessary steps to follow after your application is accepted in PLUS.
