What are some of the guidelines for installations and change outs of roof mount coolers?
Most jurisdictions require a building permit to install or change a roof mount cooler. There can be as many as three permits involved…a roofing permit, a mechanical permit and an electrical permit are common. The following are the most common things we see done incorrectly on existing coolers. Many of these existing coolers were originally installed before there was much concern about codes or permits. There is little or no “grandfathering” allowed, the building inspectors will require you to bring things up to current code. These codes are for your safety and protection, for the most part.
