NYC - Cost of DOB permit to repair or replace gas piping/pressure test.

[macavelly]

I recently had a fire on the outside gutter of my house in NYC (the fire never got inside, only burnt the gutter) and ConEd pinned the gas meter regardless.

They sent a letter stating need a licensed plumber to repair or replace all defective equipment and as part of the self-certification process, the plumber is responsible for submitting a pressure test affidavit, letter of intent, or DOB Certificate.

I email two plumbing companies and without even an on-site visit, one said just for the permit alone would be $4500 and the other said $3800. Any repairs that needs to be done would be an additional cost.

Is the permit cost really that high?

I looked at the NYC DOB website and it states a Limited Alteration Application (LAA) permit ranges from $130 to $280. LAA permits are used for:

• Plumbing work
• Fire suppression piping replacement and repairs
• Oil burner installations that do not include construction work

 

[ICE]

one said just for the permit alone would be $4500 and the other said $3800.

Only another plumber would think that is okay. Reach out to the utility and the Fire Department.... If there was no gas-anything involved ConEd shouldn't have been notified. What about your insurance company?

 

[macavelly]

The fire was on the 3rd floor gutter and all the gas lines are in the basement, so no where remotely close to the fire. But FDNY, I guess, called ConEd and as long as they hear the word fire they pin the gas off.

The ConEd guy that came and pinned the meter made it seem like a simple thing to get fixed. He said "all you need is a licensed plumber to certify the lines and they will turn it back on" Insurance said we'd have to find a local plumber ourselves.