Licensed HVAC Inspection Services: Boiler, Daycare and Rental Property Inspections
Most HVAC companies handle repairs and installations. Fewer are qualified to perform the state-required inspections that keep your property compliant, your tenants protected, and your business operating without interruption. At Riviance HVAC, we hold active Michigan contractor qualifications across three classifications: Class 2 for HVAC Equipment, Class 5 for Limited Heating Service, and Class 7 for Limited Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service. That breadth of qualification is what allows us to perform the inspections that matter most to property owners, landlords, and facility managers across Washtenaw and Wayne Counties.
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HVAC Inspections Overview
Whether you are a landlord renewing a rental certificate, a daycare facility submitting a license application, or a building owner managing a residential boiler, the inspection process has specific documentation requirements and the contractor performing it must hold the right credentials. Riviance HVAC is qualified, insured, and experienced to perform all three types of inspections listed below, with proper documentation submitted exactly as required by state and local jurisdictions.
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Our Michigan Contractor Classifications
Our technicians are qualified across three Michigan contractor classifications, each representing a specific area of technical training and expertise. Together, these three classifications cover the full scope of heating, cooling, and refrigeration work performed across Washtenaw and Wayne Counties.
Classification 2: HVAC Equipment
Class 2 covers the installation, service, and maintenance of HVAC equipment in residential homes throughout the state of Michigan. It qualifies our technicians to work on the full range of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems found in homes across our service area.
Classification 5: Limited Heating Service
Class 5 covers limited heating service work, including the inspection, repair, and servicing of fuel-fired heating equipment. Specifically, it is one of the credentials required to legally perform furnace inspections for rental property compliance and daycare facility licensing in Michigan.
Classification 7: Limited Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service
Class 7 covers limited refrigeration and air conditioning service. In practice, it qualifies our technicians to inspect, diagnose, and service refrigeration and cooling systems in residential homes and licensed facilities such as daycares throughout our service area.
Inspections We Are Qualified and Insured to Perform
CSD-1 Boiler Inspection
A boiler is not something you want to discover is malfunctioning after the fact. Michigan requires regular inspection and testing of high- and low-pressure steam boilers and larger hot-water boilers, and that testing be performed by a qualified, licensed contractor who can document the results and submit them to the state. That is exactly what we do.
Sectional boilers
We inspect sectional boilers built with cast iron or aluminum construction up to a maximum input of 1,000,000 BTU per hour. These systems are common in larger residential buildings and multi-unit housing throughout Washtenaw and Wayne Counties.
Other boilers:
We also inspect other boiler types, including steel construction units, up to a maximum input of 400,000 BTU per hour. This covers the majority of residential boiler applications across our service area.
What the Inspection Covers
A CSD-1 boiler inspection is a thorough verification that every control and safety device is functioning the way it is supposed to. We test and verify all operating and safety controls, pressure and temperature relief valves, low water cutoff and feedwater controls, flame failure and ignition safety devices, combustion and ventilation systems, and all required safety interlocks.
Why It Matters
Michigan requires this inspection annually for qualifying boilers because a boiler with a failed safety device is a genuine risk to the people inside the building. As a result, catching a failing pressure relief valve or a malfunctioning low water cutoff control during an inspection costs far less than dealing with the consequences of missing it.
What We Provide
After every CSD-1 inspection, we produce complete documentation of the testing results, signed by our qualified contractor and formatted for state submission. You receive a copy for your own records as well.
Daycare Facility HVAC Inspection
If you operate a licensed daycare or childcare facility in Michigan, the heating and hot water equipment in your building requires inspection before you can submit your license application. Furthermore, that inspection must have been completed within the past 12 months, and the Child Care Licensing Bureau requires proof of inspection before issuing or renewing a license.
What Gets Inspected
What gets inspected
Michigan childcare licensing requirements cover all fuel-fired equipment used for heating and hot water in the facility. This includes all fuel-fired furnaces and heating systems, fuel-fired water heaters, and solid fuel appliances such as wood-burning stoves used for supplemental heat.
Electric systems
It is worth noting that electric heating systems and electric water heaters are not subject to this particular annual inspection requirement. However, all equipment in a licensed daycare must still be safe and functional, and we flag anything that falls short, regardless of whether it falls under the formal inspection requirement.
Who Can Perform This Inspection
Michigan requires this inspection to be performed by a licensed heating contractor or a mechanical inspector from the local jurisdiction. Riviance HVAC holds active qualifications in three Michigan contractor classifications, including Class 5 for Limited Heating Service, which qualifies us to perform this inspection and provide the documentation the CCLB requires.
The Documentation You Need
After the inspection, we provide a signed inspection report documenting the condition and compliance of all covered equipment. This report is formatted for submission to the Child Care Licensing Bureau and includes everything required for your license application.
Running a licensed daycare in Washtenaw or Wayne County? We handle the inspection and the paperwork.
Furnace Rental Property Inspection
If you own rental property in Michigan, your city likely requires a periodic furnace safety inspection as part of the rental certificate of compliance process. The frequency varies by municipality, but the requirement is becoming increasingly common as local governments work to ensure tenant safety in aging housing stock.
What the Inspection Covers
A rental furnace inspection is a comprehensive safety check that verifies the furnace is operating safely and efficiently. It typically covers the following areas:
Heat exchanger inspection for cracks or damage. Burner cleaning and combustion analysis. Ignition system and flame sensor testing. Safety control verification. Flue and venting inspection. Carbon monoxide testing at the unit and at supply registers. Filter inspection and replacement recommendation. Overall system performance assessment.
How Often Is It Required
Inspection frequency varies by city. Ypsilanti, for example, requires a furnace inspection every two years as part of the rental certification process. Other cities in our service area have their own schedules. If you are not sure what your municipality requires, call us and we will help you figure it out before the deadline.
What You Receive
After the inspection, we provide a signed inspection report that you submit directly to the city to receive your rental certificate of compliance. The report documents the condition of the equipment, any issues identified, and the technician qualification information as required by the municipality.
Ypsilanti has one of the more active rental inspection programs in Washtenaw County. Consequently, if you manage rental properties in Ypsilanti and are not current on inspections, it is worth getting ahead of it before the city holds up your rental certificate. We work with Ypsilanti landlords regularly and know the process well.
Why Choose Riviance for Your HVAC Inspection
Differentiator 1: The Right Qualifications for the Job
Our technicians are qualified across three Michigan contractor classifications: Class 2 for HVAC Equipment, Class 5 for Limited Heating Service, and Class 7 for Limited Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service. That combination covers the full scope of inspection work we perform, and it is something you should always verify before hiring any contractor for this type of job.
Differentiator 2: EPA 608 Certified
Additionally, our technicians hold active EPA Section 608 certification, which covers the proper handling of refrigerants and is federally required for anyone working on systems that contain them.
TracPipe Certified
We are also certified to install and inspect TracPipe corrugated stainless steel gas piping, which is directly relevant for any inspection involving gas supply lines in a residential property or licensed facility.
Documentation Done Right
Every inspection we perform is fully documented, signed, and formatted for the specific submission requirement of your inspection type. Whether the destination is the state for CSD-1 boilers, the CCLB for daycare facilities, or the local municipality for rental properties, you will not need to go back and forth because the paperwork was not right the first time.
Fast Turnaround
We understand that inspections are often tied to license renewals, certificate deadlines, or property transactions. For that reason, we schedule inspections promptly and deliver documentation quickly, because your timeline matters as much to us as it does to you.
Honest About What We Find:
If an inspection turns up a problem, we tell you clearly what it is, what it means, and what it will cost to fix. We do not use inspection findings as a sales opportunity. Instead, we use them as an opportunity to give you accurate information so you can make the right decision for your property.
Serving Washtenaw and Wayne Counties for Over 8 Years
Ann Arbor, MI
Our Home Base from historic homes in the Old West Side to newer builds near Pittsfield Township — we know Ann Arbor’s housing stock better than anyone.
Ypsilanti, MI
ypsilanti Older homes, aging systems, and a community that deserves honest service. We’re minutes away and respond fast — including for landlords and rental properties near EMU.
Saline, MI
A mix of established neighborhoods and newer subdivisions, all within 10 minutes of our Ann Arbor base. Same-day service, free estimates, no runaround
Canton, MI
One of Southeast Michigan’s fastest-growing communities. We serve Canton in both English and Arabic — fast response across every neighborhood in the township.
Dexter, MI
Village homes, rural properties, and everything in between. We handle propane systems, outbuilding HVAC, and the older configurations that are common throughout Dexter.
Chelsea, MI
A community that holds its contractors to a high standard — and we’re happy to meet it. Same honest service we bring to every city, delivered to Chelsea the same day you call.
Frequently Asked Questions HVAC Inspections
Michigan requires annual inspection and testing of high and low pressure steam boilers and larger hot water boilers. The inspection must be performed by a qualified, licensed contractor who documents the results and submits them to the state. If you own or manage a building with a qualifying boiler and have not had it inspected recently, you may already be out of compliance.
Michigan requires that the fuel-fired heating and hot water equipment in a licensed childcare facility be inspected within the 12 months prior to submitting a license application. In practice, annual inspection is the standard for most facilities that renew their license on a regular cycle.
Ypsilanti requires a furnace inspection every two years as part of the rental certification process. We work with Ypsilanti landlords regularly and can schedule, perform, and document the inspection so you have everything needed for your certificate submission well ahead of your deadline.
Yes, and this is one of the practical advantages of using a full-service HVAC contractor rather than a standalone inspector. If our technician identifies a problem during the inspection, we can often address it on the same visit or schedule the repair promptly. As a result, you do not have to coordinate with a separate contractor to get the issue resolved.
We provide a signed inspection report documenting the equipment condition, test results, and any findings, formatted for the specific submission requirement of your inspection type. CSD-1 inspections include state-required documentation. Daycare inspections include a report formatted for CCLB submission. Rental inspections include a signed report for municipal certificate of compliance submission.
Absolutely. We perform inspections throughout our service area across Washtenaw and Wayne Counties, including Ypsilanti, Saline, Canton Township, Dexter, and Chelsea. Click your city below for area-specific information and scheduling details.
In most cases, we can schedule within the same week. For urgent situations involving a license renewal deadline or a compliance notice, call us directly at [phone] and we will prioritize your booking accordingly.
They overlap significantly. A rental inspection covers the same ground as a comprehensive safety tune-up, including the heat exchanger, burners, ignition, controls, venting, and carbon monoxide testing. The key difference is the signed documentation at the end, which is what the municipality requires for your rental certificate. Because of this overlap, many landlords combine the annual tune-up and the compliance inspection into one visit to save both time and money.
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Qualified across three Michigan contractor classifications. EPA 608 certified. TracPipe certified. Insured on every job. Documentation available on request. Serving Washtenaw and Wayne Counties.
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