Sample deliverable
HVAC Permit & Manual J Readiness Snapshot
A homeowner-facing report preview showing what the reviewed $49 snapshot can cover before you approve the project.
Project Summary
27513
Cary, NC
Heat pump replacement
Ready to sign
Sizing and permit responsibility
Permit Readiness Verdict
Likely required
Mechanical permit likely applies for a like-for-like system replacement, with electrical scope and inspection path needing local confirmation.
Required Document Checklist
- Mechanical permit application
- Equipment model and AHRI reference, if available
- Manual J or equivalent sizing basis if requested
- Electrical permit coordination if disconnect or circuit work changes
- Inspection scheduling responsibility
Manual J Readiness
- Missing room-by-room load inputs
- No insulation or window assumptions documented
- Quoted tonnage present, but no sizing basis attached
- Duct condition not described
Quote Red Flags
- Quote lists tonnage without Manual J or load assumptions
- Permit responsibility is not named in the proposal
- No model number or AHRI match shown
- Duct modifications marked as unclear
Contractor Questions
- What sizing method did you use for this quoted capacity?
- Will you file the permit, and is that included in the price?
- Can you share the exact indoor and outdoor model numbers?
- If the building department asks for load documentation, who provides it?
- Is any ductwork change included or excluded from this quote?
Next Steps
- Confirm permit scope with the building department
- Ask the contractor to clarify model numbers and permit responsibility
- Order a formal load calculation only if the jurisdiction or project scope requires it
Optional value modules
- Rebate and tax credit readiness
- Equipment and AHRI match check
- Ductwork and static pressure red flags
- Comfort risk summary
Source Appendix and Disclaimer
HVACPreCheck provides informational pre-check reports only. We are not a licensed HVAC contractor, engineer, tax advisor, or permit authority. Our reports are not stamped engineering documents and do not guarantee permit approval, equipment sizing, rebate eligibility, tax credit eligibility, energy savings, or comfort outcomes. Always confirm requirements with your contractor, local building department, utility, tax professional, or licensed engineer.