01 Field Moments

Permit and decommissioning risk — stop conditions first

Use this page before promising rebates, install timing, or decommissioning eligibility. Stop conditions come first.

Decision flow

Risk triage path

The scope is full tank removal plus electric water heater swap. Always.

Stop condition

If the homeowner wants to keep the oil tank, it is not qualifying decommissioning.

Next action: Quote both line items and use the calculator for exact homeowner pricing.

Rule: Drain-only no longer exists; the tank leaves the premises and the water heater becomes electric.
Next action: Quote both line items and use the calculator for exact homeowner pricing.

Replace them even if they work. R32 can stay if recently installed and registered.

Stop condition

Do not promise the homeowner can keep working 410A units for a qualifying decommissioning job.

Next action: Check the refrigerant nameplate during survey.

Pull HVAC permits before install.

Stop condition

This is a stop condition; do not sell speed over compliance.

Next action: Pause install timing promises until permit path is confirmed.

Rule: Installing before permits can trigger violations that start at $8,000.
Next action: Pause install timing promises until permit path is confirmed.