Should I repair or replace my failing rooftop HVAC unit tonight in Riverside?

In Riverside, you can repair your rooftop HVAC unit tonight without a permit, but replacing it requires a permit pulled by a licensed contractor.

Permit requirements for HVAC work in Riverside

Permit needed for replacement	Yes, a mechanical permit is required for replacing any mechanical system regulated by code.
The specific rule	An application must be submitted to the building official to obtain permits for replacing any mechanical system that is regulated by code.
Who must pull the permit	Permits may be obtained by the property owner, their authorized agent, or a contractor with a valid California license and a current Riverside business license.

No company takes requests through this site for Riverside yet: the facts above and the sources below are what there is to go on.

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We left out issuing office: the source doesn't state it clearly enough. Ask the office or utility named on this page.
The sources we have don't give permit fee. Ask the office or utility named on this page.