Mechanical Equipment Permits

Very Important

If the equipment is gas or fuel, a Chimney or Vent Certification must be completed and signed by the permit holder. Permit holder upload the completed form to their eBuild record, or scan completed form and email to permitsupport@cityofchesapeake.net or mail a completed form to:

Development & Permits, Permits Division
P.O. Box 15225, Chesapeake, VA 23322

Inspection cannot be performed until your Chimney or Vent Certification is received in the Mechanical Division.

How Do I Know if My Project Requires a Permit?

The following projects for new installation and replacement of equipment require a mechanical permit. Site plan approval from a Development & Permits Code Compliance Inspector is required.

The following projects REQUIRE a mechanical permit:

• Install NEW mechanical equipment
• Install Gas/Fuel Fired Appliance
• Install air handler
• Install electrical furnace
• Install gas furnace
• Install/replace gas or oil boiler
• Install/replace water heater
• Install woodstove
• Install commercial hood
• Install paint booth
• Install/replace duct system
• Install/replace vent system
• Install heat pump
• Install/replace commercial roof-top unit
• Install walk-in cooler
• Install walk-in freezer
• Install/replace commercial/residential elevator
• Install/replace escalator
• Install electric air conditioning
• Install humidifier
• Outdoor AC unit
• Outdoor Heat pump
• Gas pack
• LP Tank
• Outdoor Fire Pit
• Outdoor Gas Light Pole
• Pool Heater
• Generator

The following projects DO NOT REQUIRE a mechanical permit:

• Replace electric furnace (same for same)
• Install portable cooling unit (plug-in)
• Thaw frozen pipe
• Install portable ventilating equipment (plug-in)

Resources:

• Mechanical Permit Fees
• Mechanical Permit Application
• Inspection Requests