Every day/night, all over America, there are people going to the stores
to buy a new water heater to replace their old one.Most of those people
don't check with city govt about getting a permit.Most of those people
go ahead and install the water heater themselves.It is similar to buying
and installing a new washing machine, refrigerator, stove, window unit
airconditioner etc.There is no way I ever would pay for a permit to
install any home appliances I buy.If you are scared to install the water
heater yourself, buy a book on Plumbing and read up.
cuhulin