Recent content by curiosity007

JakeKohl - One permit is mechanical (obtained by the licensed contractor) and the other is the electrical (which I purchased as a home-owner doing their own electrical installation).

Nor*Cal - Thank you so much. It appears that is exactly what we need to review before speaking with the building department.

Thanks CNGSaves - We kinda like it! I've had that whole sick feeling in my stomach over all of this. Can't wait until we get it resolved. We sure didn't try to pull anything shady, just homeowners trying to enjoy what we had built.

larry g -- great idea, I'll contact an insulation specialist in my area tomorrow, they should know what is required in this area & for my specific use. The a/c contractor I used is the largest in the area & you'd think that when they had to drill 3" holes through the block walls, they might...

Thanks jpinca, that's a thought -- but even though the inspector didn't want to see it, we kinda made him come in & look at it anyway to see if what he was saying really applied, so they know it's already in place & functioning. :(

Welder - you got it exactly right -- That is exactly what my building is made of . Pictures are on the thread now.

larry g - you're probably right. I did spell out on the permit that we were installing a heat pump & the heating & A/C guys pulled their own mechanical permit for the job, and they are professionals ... thought we were good to go. I guess the blame will end up falling on me and of course all...

Tim the Tool Man -- I highly doubt that, all the contractors do not like it when this particular city person arrives at their jobs and now I see why. When I got the final permit passed in December for the building & electrical, that guy was great. I think if only he had come out for this hvac...

Tried to post a couple pictures, but I keep getting a picture upload failed. I'll try again later!

Thanks James, yeah, the city seems to be able to do what they want. I'll be sure to let everyone know how it turns out. We're just gonna get all our ducks in a row and have some strong arguments, then appeal to the city manager.

Dear welder4956 -- It was the city inspector that showed up & didn't even want to look at it because he said that it wasn't allowed to have heat because we did not have the proper insulation when it was built. Still don't know why they gave us a mechanical and electrical permit, when right on...

Thank you ALL for your replies. I do believe we want to try to resolve the issue & not have it hanging over our heads, so I think an appeal to the city for a variance is probably the way to go (I hope!!!) Wish us luck! Thanks again for the feedback, it's much appreciated.

True, True old wizard. I've got it set at 58-60 degrees out there right now & it's very comfortable. I think being all cement & only single rows of glass block for windows, that it will remain at the perfect temperature. It seems so efficient!

ducksface --- It'd never pass for a BARN --- 2 story polished block with a roof top deck. Heat is allowed but I guess there would have been additional HVAC stuff to be done when the garage was being built (only wished I had considered it at that time). I just got the final inspection for the...

Ambenz, I don't plan on ever selling. Just spent most of my savings on that new building. Sort of a dream come true kinda space ... the only other permits I might ever need are for a new roof on my existing home, but I'm not even sure if a permit is needed for that, I guess I'd better check...