We received a question from an astute owner about the reason for boiler inspections. Boilers are gas-fired appliances, and malfunctions can cause issues ranging from annoying to disastrous. The association requires that boilers be inspected annually by a licensed professional to ensure they are working and that the glycol levels are adequate to prevent freezing of the lines. A malfunctioning boiler can cause damage to not only the unit in question, but to adjacent units, which could cause a loss of someone’s primary residence, loss of quite enjoyment, and loss of revenue to those who engage in rentals. As such, ensuring that units are properly working is in the common interest, which is why we require this to be performed by an actively-licensed professional who is current in the building codes. The association provides this service as part of the HOA dues, but also allows owners to obtain their own inspections by current licensed professionals if they so desire. In addition to checking glycol levels and general service, the inspection should also include checking for carbon monoxide and natural gas leaks.
In addition to the inspections, as the boilers age, some units require boiler replacement. Under the building code, and therefore under our HOA rules, boiler replacement must be performed by qualified persons after obtaining a building permit and be inspected by the building department. A faulty boiler installation can cause loss of property and even injury or death to those in the building. As such, the building code and the HOA require this work to be legally accomplished by qualified professionals. If you replace your boiler, or for that matter, perform any work that requires a building permit, please provide a copy of the building permit and all inspections to the management company as soon as practical after the work is complete.
This is for everyone’s safety!
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