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-)47.71 <br /> Installation of Heat Pumps <br /> The City of Everett requires construction permits for the placement of all heat pumps. The location <br /> and noise created by the heat pump are regulated by ordinance. <br /> Permits <br /> The City of Everett Building Code requires electrical and mechanical permits for the installation, <br /> reinstallation or relocation of heat pumps. The heat pump must also be inspected and have final <br /> approval prior to use. <br /> Location <br /> The Everett Land Use code prohibits the location of heat pumps within required front or side yard <br /> setbacks. A site plan showing the proposed location of new, relocated or replaced heat pumps is <br /> required to be submitted with the permit application for review. <br /> Noise Control <br /> Noise is regulated by Chapter 20.08 of the Everett Municipal Code. The maximum permitted noise <br /> level for heat pumps is measured at the property line of the receiving lot, not at the pump itself. For <br /> residential properties,this means that your heat pump may not create a noise level greater than 55 <br /> decibels from 7 am to 10 pm and 45 decibels from 10 pm to 7 am as measured from any neighboring <br /> lot. Noise is not measured by the City of Everett during the permitting or inspection process. This <br /> means that the heat pump may receive all required permits, inspections and approvals and still be <br /> out of compliance with the City of Everett Noise Ordinance. It is the responsibility of the owner of <br /> the heat pump to verify that the noise created by the unit does not exceed the maximum allowable <br /> limits. Owners may contact their mechanical contractor or an acoustical engineer for questions <br /> regarding compliance. <br /> Maintenance <br /> Sounds with a narrow frequency range are common from fans and motors. These noises can greatly <br /> increase without regular maintenance to replace worn bearings, limited life parts, or tighten loose <br /> screws that create buzzing or rattling noises. It is the owner's responsibility to maintain the unit <br /> during its operating life in a manner that is in compliance with Everett's noise ordinance. <br /> CITY OF EVERETT PERMIT SERVICES 3200 CEDAR ST, EVERETT, WA 98201 8810 www.everettwa.gov <br /> Phone:425-257-8810 Fax:425-257-8857 email:everetteps©everettwa.gov <br />