Whether you are installing all new appliances or replacing old ones, appliance installation is something you are likely to encounter at some point while you are living in your Vancouver home. While thinking about appliance installation you may find yourself wondering if there are any civic regulations that apply to appliance installation. In today’s blog we will be looking at any city regulations for the installation of appliances in Vancouver.
Generally, if you are simply replacing old appliances with newer ones and not making any changes to the electrical, water or gas connections for the appliance there are no regulations that apply specifically to appliance installation. However, this all changes should any work need to be done on those connections or if new connections need to be added. If you are making any changes to electrical, gas or water connections you may require an electrical, gas or plumbing permit in order to keep any work in compliance with Vancouver’s building codes. Thankfully it is relatively easy to check with the City of Vancouver whether a permit is required for your work.
You might also encounter specific regulations and bylaws should you be installing large appliances in Strata Properties. This can vary from strata property to strata property based on the individual bylaws of that property, these bylaws might also be different depending on what appliances are being installed. For example, many strata properties have bylaws concerning the installation of large appliances like washers and dryers because of their plumbing and ventilation requirements but may not have any specific bylaws concerning the installation of refrigerators as they primarily just require a proper electrical outlet.
If you have any specific concerns about regulations surrounding appliance installation you can always have your appliances professionally installed. The Professional appliance installers at Han Appliances will be aware of any regulations or any required permits that are necessary for your appliances to be installed.
Han Appliances are trusted appliance installation experts on the Lower Mainland, who work closely with many of the appliance dealers. If you need some appliances installed in the Vancouver area or you have any questions about this article, please call us at (604) 233-9216.
