HVAC

HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

Ernest Sellers 330-430-7815

The City of Canton uses the Ohio Building Code Mechanical for Commercial structures and the current edition of the International Residential Code (IRC) residential structures.

HVAC permits must be obtained for "installation, alteration, addition to, repair or replacement of all HVAC systems utilized in any residential or commercial structure within the City..." (Chapter 1317 of the City of Canton Codified Ordinances) including, but NOT all inclusive, furnaces with or without air conditioning, wood stoves or prefabricated fireplaces, room heaters, fire dampers, heat pumps, air conditioning units, ventilating systems, low pressure boilers and inspections.

All contractors performing HVAC work in the City of Canton must be licensed.

Information on the specifics on getting HVAC permits and becoming a licensed HVAC contractor can be obtained by contacting telephone 330-430-7815.

The basics to get an HVAC permit, you must have with you:

1. The correct address where the work is being done.

2. The contractor's name, address, telephone.

3. The owner's name, address, telephone.

4. Know the work you will be performing

5. The fee for the permit.

6. If you are not the bonafide home owner living on the premises, you must be a licensed contractor.

7. If you are a commercial contractor doing commercial work, plans must first be approved before a permit can be obtained.

FAQ

Q. Does the City of Canton allow space heating equipment?

A. Yes--as long as there is a testing laboratory sticker and manufacturer's installations are followed. Permit required.