Permanent source of heat?

[Jeff Ward]

I am appraising a property which has a large addition. The addition is reflected in the city records. However, 3 large rooms in this addition each have only a wall unit for heat. The wall units are installed in the wall (visible from outside also) and are plugged into an electrical outlet. My understanding has always been that a permanent heat source should not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet. This is a conventional loan, not FHA. Fannie Mae does not have a lot of guidance as to what is considered a permanent source of heat. Am I right in saying this is not a permanent source of heat?

 

[Shelgard]

If they are permanently mounted, (not portable) I would think they are ok.

 

[Mike Kennedy]

I am appraising a property which has a large addition. The addition is reflected in the city records. However, 3 large rooms in this addition each have only a wall unit for heat. The wall units are installed in the wall (visible from outside also) and are plugged into an electrical outlet. My understanding has always been that a permanent heat source should not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet. This is a conventional loan, not FHA. Fannie Mae does not have a lot of guidance as to what is considered a permanent source of heat. Am I right in saying this is not a permanent source of heat?

Which city records? Assessment or Building Department? Both? :icon_idea:

 

[Jeff Ward]

Which city records? Assessment or Building Department? Both? :icon_idea:

The city assessment records.

 

[Tim The Enchanter]

The wall units are installed in the wall (visible from outside also) and are plugged into an electrical outlet.

Sounds pretty permanent. Even if the electric plugs are visible. Installed in wall.

 

[Doug DeMars]

My vote is permanent from what you describe.

 

[Mike Kennedy]

The city assessment records.

Assessment Department will tax improvements known to exist whether legal or illegal.

Q. Were a Building Permit, and completion Certificate of Occupancy, for the "addition" and year round use required and issued?
Q. Does the Municipal Building Code stipulate requirements (usually does) and does the supplemental heating system comply?
Q. Which City?

http://www.ecodes.biz/product.cfm?page=2&category_id=101

 

[Mike Garrett RAA]

Sounds permanent to me.

 

[Jeff Ward]

I contacted the city building permits department and they informed me that they consider this type of heating/cooling unit to be a permanent source of heat. They consider it a permanent heat source as long as it is installed into the wall, regardless of whether it needs to be plugged into the wall or not. I appreciate all the advice everyone posted on here.

 

[Mike Kennedy]

I contacted the city building permits department and they informed me that they consider this type of heating/cooling unit to be a permanent source of heat. They consider it a permanent heat source as long as it is installed into the wall, regardless of whether it needs to be plugged into the wall or not. I appreciate all the advice everyone posted on here.

Thar ya go. Assuming the extension has C. of O. Good luck with it.