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Do I need a permit for a water heater replacement in Chicago, IL?

Short answer: It depends on the details for a water heater replacement in Chicago, IL (for example: In-kind replacement: no permit).

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No building permit to repair or replace a water heater in kind (same type, size and shape) in a residential building up to 4 stories. A different type or size needs a permit.

What changes the answer

Cost

Fee not extracted; see the Chicago Department of Buildings. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/guide-to-building-permits/home/help/faq/DOB/EPP-eligible.html

Where to apply

City of Chicago Department of Buildings (Express Permit Program / online permits)

Permitting authority: City of Chicago Department of Buildings. Applies inside Chicago city limits. Landmark properties and districts may need Commission on Chicago Landmarks review. See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

“Repairing or replacing (in-kind) a hot water heater”

Source: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/guide-to-building-permits/home/help/faq/DOB/bldg-permit-not-required/all.html

““In-kind replacement” means replacement of existing materials, objects, or elements using new materials, objects, or elements of the same type, size, and shape.”

Source: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/guide-to-building-permits/home/help/faq/DOB/bldg-permit-not-required/all.html

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