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Oil to Gas conversion steps

Avocadomilk
Avocadomilk Member Posts: 1
in Gas Heating

hi all,

Can someone outline what are the steps for an oil to gas conversion specifically when you get to the inspection part. Can someone please outline what happens after the DOB inspection?


also on a side note do the dob guys try to look in other parts of the house and find any faults? We have heard stories where they came for one thing e.g gas inspection and then ended up giving violation for a kitchen not being up to code.

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  • pecmsg
    pecmsg Member Posts: 6,088

    seeing how it came out of the factory for oil I don’t think the manufacturer would approve gas on the same unit.
    that might be an issue.

  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 26,010

    Presumably you are having a pro. do the conversion, and they have determined that the boiler can, in fact, be converted and that the chimney is suitable for gas? If so, let the pro. handle it all…

    Generally a building inspector won't look at things which weren't touched or affected — but they can if so minded, so it pays to be nice to them.

    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
    SuperTech
  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 12,793

    This sounds like it might be a nyc specific question and things can be different there.

    pecmsgold_diy_guy
  • pecmsg
    pecmsg Member Posts: 6,088
    https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1855495#Comment_1855495

    especially when Con Ed gets involved!

    old_diy_guy
  • STEAM DOCTOR
    STEAM DOCTOR Member Posts: 2,372

    Not clear from the question, if the actual boiler is being converted or not.

  • Mad Dog_2
    Mad Dog_2 Member Posts: 8,172

    Right, it very well may be complete boiler replacement rather than just the fuel gun. In NYC especially, prepare to pay a considerable sum in D.O.B. permit, fees, and filing. Your NYC licensed master plumber will be familiar with the procedure. I strongly suggest referencing the Find a Contractor section on this site.

    It really depends on the inspector that shows up and what his pet peeves are. Be prepared for the inspector to need access to all areas of the basement. If you look at it as wanting to "do things right," by your home or building, you'll have peace of mind in the years ahead.

    I see real estate closings held up all the time by lack of proper permits, outstanding violations, and no C of O.

    Mad Dog

    Consulting by Mad Dog & Matt Jr.
    STEAM DOCTORLong Beach Ed

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