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Originally Posted by Doubl3_H
And you don't need a "gas permit" to change a tank, anyone that tells you you have to pay extra for a "gas permit" is full of it. Ask them if they are registered with BC safety authority and ask to see their gas contractor license.
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Gas permit | City of Vancouver)
Whenever a gas hot water heater (or most gas power appliances) needs to be replaced, the plumber/gasfitter must apply for a gas permit at the BC Safety Authority and have the work inspected after completion so that it is up to code. Even if a home owner was capable of doing the work themselves, s/he would still have to get a gas permit and inspection afterwards. Having said that, I'm pretty sure that 98% of new hot water heaters are installed without permits!
Another thing is, as Lomac mentioned earlier, a rebate MAY apply for certain models of hot water heaters/appliances. However, Fortis (or any company/government agency) would definitely not be giving you this rebate without a) a receipt of the work that was done and the model of appliance that was installed, and b) assurance that the work was done properly according your jurisdiction(i.e gas permit). As simple as it is to install, I've seen A LOT of hot water heater installations that would not pass an inspection.