Air Conditioning Permit Requirements
The on-line permit is available for properties in Sunnyvale with a residential zoning district of R-0 or R-1
and for condenser units that will be installed on the ground (not roof top location). Zoning district information
is available on-line by clicking on E-Zoning.
This permit will allow a new or replacement air conditioning unit. Following are the minimum requirements that
must be met based on the 2007 California Building Codes and the Sunnyvale Municipal Code:
- Air conditioning condenser units must be installed on the ground, outside of the house. If the unit is to be installed on the rooftop, plans must be submitted to the Building and Planning Divisions.
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Verify existing electrical service is adequate for new air conditioning equipment.
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Condenser must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements.
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An electrical disconnect for the unit shall be provided within sight of the unit (but not more than 50’ away)
and the main electrical panel shall be labeled with the circuit for the new equipment. (CEC Articles 440.11, 440.14,
and 408.4)
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The condenser unit shall be located and secured to a 3” thick slab or approved platform. (CMC 1106.2)
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Provide a 15 or 20 amp receptacle at an accessible location within 25’ of the condenser unit. If located outside,
the receptacle shall be GFI protected and in a weatherproof cover (bubble cover). (CEC 210.63, 210.8, and 406.8).
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The condensate line shall drain to a landscaped area or to the sanitary sewer line. (SMC 16.24.040)
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Noise generated by air conditioning equipment shall not exceed 50 dB during the hours of 10:00 pm and 7:00 am
or 60 dB during the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm at any point on an adjacent residentially zoned property.
(SMC 19.24.020)
The Air Conditioning Permit is NOT available on-line if you are:
- Not installing the condenser unit outside on the ground.
- If the property is part of a Homeowner's Association (HOA).
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If any of the above conditions apply, the permit shall be issued at the One-Stop
Permit Center, City Hall, 456 W Olive Avenue. Specific process information
is available at the
Building Division web site.
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Inspections
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A final inspection should be scheduled after all work is complete.
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