Lamont, California
Heating and air conditioning help in Lamont
Lamont is an unincorporated community south of Bakersfield. County offices and a local utility district fill the roles a city government would.
Permits come from the county
Kern County treats Lamont as county territory. A recent planning notice for a commercial building lists its location as unincorporated Lamont and refers to Kern County building permits for the work. A new air conditioner or furnace in Lamont follows the same path.
Kern County Building Inspection is in the Public Services Building on M Street in Bakersfield, at 661-862-8650.
Water and sewer from the district
The Lamont Public Utility District plans and runs the community's water and sewer systems. That matters for HVAC work in one small way: the condensate line from an air conditioner or a high-efficiency furnace has to drain somewhere sensible, and a contractor rerouting it should follow local plumbing rules.
Electric service is in PG&E territory and gas in Southern California Gas Company territory, by the Energy Commission's maps.
Two mailing areas
Lamont is split between the 93241 and 93307 ZIP codes, and 93307 also takes in part of southeast Bakersfield. With a 93307 address, check whether the parcel is in Lamont or inside the city, since that decides the permit office.
Common questions
Can I call about a furnace in Lamont?
Yes. Furnace repair and replacement are part of the same call as air conditioning.
What should I have ready?
The model numbers from the outdoor unit and furnace labels, a description of the problem, and whether the house is in Lamont proper or closer to the city.
Talk it over with a contractor
Say what the system is doing and where the house is. You will be speaking with an independent HVAC contractor who works in Bakersfield and the towns around it.