HVAC Codes in Rural Areas
Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 7:05 pm
I need to clarify my question on HVAC codes in rural areas of Texas. Our county's code states, We have no building codes excecpt the installation of septic systems.
Our county seat city does not enforce codes outside of the city and if working within the city, must be licensed by the city.
I'm being cited codes from the Universal Mechanical Code. I'm not asking to keep from doing something that will have my house burn down. I just don't believe that putting a 4" pad on top of my perfectly good patio in necessary. This supposedly falls under code 405.3. I also believe that I should be able to dispose of the old unit myself. Supposedly under code 308-f-98-020. Both of these things are ridiculous.
This all stems from a HVAC company who is hired by my home warranty company to install a new heat pump condenser. I believe just like many others that this is their way of making money since the warranty company barely compensates them for their labor and don't let them supply their own units to mark up.
Please help me with these questions.
Thank you.
Our county seat city does not enforce codes outside of the city and if working within the city, must be licensed by the city.
I'm being cited codes from the Universal Mechanical Code. I'm not asking to keep from doing something that will have my house burn down. I just don't believe that putting a 4" pad on top of my perfectly good patio in necessary. This supposedly falls under code 405.3. I also believe that I should be able to dispose of the old unit myself. Supposedly under code 308-f-98-020. Both of these things are ridiculous.
This all stems from a HVAC company who is hired by my home warranty company to install a new heat pump condenser. I believe just like many others that this is their way of making money since the warranty company barely compensates them for their labor and don't let them supply their own units to mark up.
Please help me with these questions.
Thank you.