Adding appliances to a condominium in San Francisco
A reader asks:Can I add a dishwasher to my kitchen or a washer & dryer to my unit? And do I need a permit to change the appliances in my kitchen?
Our reply:
The biggest thing to consider when adding a dishwasher is whether or not you have room.
In and older building it is not always possible to add a washer and dryer because of the plumbing. One case we know of required a $10,000 sewer upgrade but was approved by the association. In another situation a stackable washer and dryer were added without permission. Eventually this caused the sewer to backup and had to be removed. We recommend you check with the homeowner's assocaition first to see if it is allowed.
As to your second question, if you are just replacing existing appliances you do not need a permit. However, if you are moving or adding plumbing or wiring then you do whether you do the work yourself or have a plumber or electrician make the changes.
- Janis Stone
posted by SFResidence.com @ 7:15 AM
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