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If your furnace, boiler or heat pump fails in Manchester, the work is not only a repair. The city runs its own heating permit process through Planning and Community Development, with a fee schedule that lists gas or oil burner replacement separately. Applications can be filled out online, but they must be printed, signed and mailed in with the fees. At state level, the NH Mechanical Licensing Board regulates fuel gas fitters and plumbers, and its codes were updated to the 2021 codes effective July 1, 2024. When you hire, ask whether the person doing the work holds the right fuel gas fitter or plumber licence for the job. Ask who files the Manchester heating permit and whether the fee is in the quote. If a pipe has frozen and burst, keep records of what you did to prevent freezing, because insurance depends on that. Get the scope of work, the permit and the licence details in writing before work starts.

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Before you hire

  1. Have fuel-burning appliances such as a furnace or boiler inspected by a professional at least once a year.

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  2. Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.

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  3. Put it in a written contract: the work, price, deposit, start and finish dates, warranty, permits and clean-up. Paying cash to skip it leaves you no recourse.

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Questions about hiring in Manchester

Do I need a permit to replace a burner or furnace in Manchester?

Manchester has a heating permit fee schedule that lists gas or oil burner replacement, so replacements can involve a permit. Ask the contractor whether one is needed for your job, who will submit it, and whether the fee is in the written quote. Confirm with the city's Planning and Community Development Department. City of Manchester Planning and Community Development (source, opens in a new tab)

How do I submit a heating permit application in Manchester?

You can fill out the application online, but it must then be printed, signed and sent to the Planning and Community Development Department by mail with the appropriate fees. Ask your contractor whether they handle this step, and get that agreed in writing so the permit is not delayed. City of Manchester Planning and Community Development (source, opens in a new tab)

Who is allowed to do gas heating work in New Hampshire?

The NH Mechanical Licensing Board regulates fuel gas fitters, including installation, service, piping, domestic appliance and hearth system categories, as well as plumbers. Ask to see the licence that matches your job and check it with the state before work begins. Its codes were updated to the 2021 codes effective July 1, 2024. NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (source, opens in a new tab)

Will my insurance cover a burst pipe after a freeze?

The NH Insurance Department says homeowners insurance may cover burst-pipe damage, but only if you took reasonable precautions against freezing and the event counts as a sudden and accidental discharge from the plumbing system. Keep photos, receipts and the repair invoice, and talk to your insurer before you start repairs. New Hampshire Insurance Department (source, opens in a new tab)

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