01-08-2013, 05:47 PM
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Location: Calgary
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As far as I know, and I could be wrong you should have to pull a permit to anything gas related.
Research this - my suggestion is get a licensed guy for the piece of mind
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01-08-2013, 05:50 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Sylvan Lake
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Originally Posted by Iginla
I'm doing renovations in my kitchen and was thinking of putting a gas line for a stove.
My question is:
the guy that's doing my work is pretty good at his job but he's unlicensed. He says he can do the job, but do I trust him? I've known him for some time and he's pretty good with everything relating to renos but I'm kinda feeling uneasy about having an unlicensed guy working on my gas line.
Is it worth letting him do the job?
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Does being blowed up real good bother you??
Don't mess around with gas.
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01-08-2013, 06:26 PM
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Do not listen to undercover brutha.......this one of those times where you want to save money. All permits do is attract taxes.
+1 for buddy, after all he is a buddy, why would he lie to you?
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01-08-2013, 06:46 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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Let me tell you this story about this guy who wired up a hot tub wrong one time...
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01-08-2013, 07:25 PM
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Rat haji, everyone is entitled to hone mistake!!!
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01-08-2013, 08:08 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Calgary
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As an aside, what is the usual cost for such an undertaking?
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01-08-2013, 08:27 PM
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Crash and Bang Winger
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If you are replacing a gas appliance with a gas appliance = You do not need a permit.
If you are adding a gas appliance = You need a permit.
I have heard before that the owner of a property can pull their own permits, so if you wanted to, you may be able to "get away with this". But its your piece of mind that's at stake.
I would say if you are adding a gas appliance the install would start in the ball park of $500 and go up depending on the conditions (i.e. length of run, gas line capacity, finished ceiling in basement, etc.).
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01-08-2013, 08:31 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Campo De Golf
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It's your house. Think about that first.
The cost of getting it done right pales in comparison to the cost of fixing it later if there is a problem. (BOOM) (FIRE)
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01-08-2013, 09:04 PM
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Monster Storm
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Calgary
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I bet JOSHTHEGASFITTER would be able to help you out
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01-09-2013, 09:09 AM
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I suggest a plumber/gas fitter for the new gas line.
A micro leak won't cause your house to explode... but you will have a persistant gas smell.... get this one done right the first time.
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01-09-2013, 09:24 AM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Calgary
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If someone unlicenced hooks up your gas and your house goes boom I do not think insurance will cover it. I believe a permit is a small price to pay to keep your insurance valid just incase something were to ever happen.
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01-09-2013, 09:40 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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i had a friend do mine for $200 with materials. That included the braided hose. You can test for leaks at the tie in point with dish soap. If it bubbles after being applied...you are in trouble if you start the gas. Turn the gas off at the inlet to the house. Bleed the system and tie in where you need it. It is simple. I don't think an insurance company could prove the gas line was run to the stove or not by original permit.
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01-09-2013, 09:54 AM
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Atomic Nerd
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by Rathji
Let me tell you this story about this guy who wired up a hot tub wrong one time...
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Gas Stove Time Machine.
It's time to get it done! You travel back to 1985 but with 3rd degree burns.
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01-09-2013, 10:39 AM
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Such a pretty girl!
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by Rjcsjc62
I have heard before that the owner of a property can pull their own permits, so if you wanted to, you may be able to "get away with this". But its your piece of mind that's at stake.
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For new gas installs, a home owner is not allowed to do the work or pull the permit. They must hire a contractor/gas fitter (who is licensed with the city) who will then get the permit themselves and arrange the proper inspection after they complete the work.
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Originally Posted by City of Calgary
Homeowners are not allowed to do work in Calgary that involves natural gas, so permits for gas work must be applied for and the work done by a certified mechanical contractor.
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http://www.calgary.ca/PDA/DBA/Pages/...s-Permits.aspx
Do not mess around with this, do things right. Not doing it properly now is going to cause a great headache later.
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