Will the permit inspector hold me accountable for the ductwork outside of the bathroom?

11/29/2018 at 12:42:22 AM

Hard to tell exactly what your concern is.

Regarding HVAC: the rebuilt bathroom is required to have an exhaust fan to satisfy current Code; if you're adding a heat run to a bathroom where none existed before and it negatively affects the system performance that's a potential problem.

If the inspector arrives to see the bathroom and notices significant other issues (i.e. obvious previous work done with no permit) - could be an issue.

If you're adding a bathroom receptacle & fan to a circuit that's maxed out there's a potential problem.

Best thing is to ask questions of the staff at the counter when applying for permits to make sure there's no surprise.

11/29/2018 at 3:48:46 AM

what city/province are you speaking of?

11/29/2018 at 8:03:46 AM

Hi there...

This is a tricky question....and depends on the integraty/zealosnes of the inspector.

If the permit/demand/obligation only involves the bathroom in question .....than the inspector has no right to go any further.

However...... another rule states that if you alter something ,.........you are responsible for the whole system

Sorry, but this is my private opinion in my area (burlington)

Regards,

Gerard Sccoeman

Betterbuilt(2525)

11/29/2018 at 8:36:19 AM

If you are doing a duct or electrical work inside the washroom, he has to make sure that they are connected and working probably however if that affected by and defects in other area of the house, then definitely will be an issue.