Category I
Replace Items that Received Alteration Approval, Currently Installed
Category I alterations cover like-for-like replacement of items already previously approved and permitted as alterations. These alterations involve removing an existing component and installing its replacement without changing existing electrical, plumbing, structure or walls.
Category I alterations do not cover cutting into walls or wall studs/framing, demolition, etc. Plumbing replacements involve only tubing and plumbing components outside the wall from the wall valve to the plumbing. Components not expressly listed in this policy are not permitted.
To qualify as a Category I alteration, the replacement item must meet the following requirements of the existing item(s):
- Same size envelope and location
- Same power connection, voltage and amperage
- Same or better function
- Same plumbing connections and flows (or better, i.e., low-flow toilets)
Category I alterations, listed below, are the responsibility of the shareholder. These items do not require a mutual alteration consent/permit or permission to change out. However, for recordkeeping purposes, the shareholder must notify Manor Alterations of the alteration via the proper form.
- Alteration refrigerators
- Alteration stoves/oven
- Alteration microwaves
- Alteration dishwasher
- Alteration faucets, sinks, garbage disposals
- Alteration kitchen countertops (including backsplash)
- Alteration kitchen cabinet doors (and fronts)
- Alteration light fixtures
- Alteration ceiling fans
- Alteration shower enclosures/shower-tub doors
- Alteration bathroom toilets
- Alteration bathroom vanities
- Alterations in wall heat pumps/air conditioners
- Alteration central air and split system-type air conditioners/heat pumps
Category II
For Component Replacement in Original Unaltered Areas
Category II alterations cover like-for-like replacement of items in unaltered manors for only those items listed below. These alterations involve removing an existing component and installing its replacement without changing existing electrical, plumbing, structure or walls.
Category II alterations do not cover cutting into walls or wall studs, demolition, etc. Plumbing replacements involve only tubing and plumbing components outside the wall from the wall valve to the plumbing. Components not expressly listed in this policy are not permitted.
All mutual-owned appliances are to be returned to the mutual by the shareholder, and all mutual-owned items (sinks, countertops, etc.) are to be returned to the mutual by the shareholder to account for the altered item(s).
To qualify as a Category II alteration, the replacement item must meet the following requirements of the existing item:
- Same size envelope and location
- Same power connection, voltage and amperage
- Same or better function
- Same plumbing connections and flows (or better, e.g., low-flow toilets)
Category II alterations, listed below, are mutual-owned items, but the shareholder wishes to upgrade or change out the item(s) based on preference.
- Refrigerators
- Stove/oven
- Microwaves
- Dishwashers
- Kitchen countertops (including backsplash) and sinks and faucets
- Kitchen cabinet doors (and fronts)
- Bath faucets, counter tops, vanities and sinks
- Shower enclosures/shower-tub doors
Category III
Decorative and Functional Alterations (All Manors)
Category III alterations do not require notification or a populated like-for-like form and do not disturb mutual building components:
- Wall hangings, curtain rods and other hanging items required for plants
- Shades, blinds and other indoor window treatments
- Closet upgrade kits, e.g., double poles/hangers, shelves, shoes racks, etc.
- Closet doors
- Shelving attached to walls for books, decorative items, etc. (in various rooms), and for protecting furniture from earthquake damage
- Installation of wall-hung and/or floor-supported storage cabinets (not in kitchen)
- Interior wall/ceiling painting; interior wallpapering
- Installing indoor carpeting over indoor hard-surface flooring
- Changeout of existing indoor carpeting to new indoor carpeting
- Installation of hard-surface flooring areas permitted in the community in accordance with Resolution 01-18-115 Interior Flooring Policy (does not require Board approval and permitting)
- Interior doors and hardware
- Cabinet hardware
- Lighting fixtures (fixture must be existing)
- Outdoor solar lights: Cannot interfere with lawn care, walkways, etc.
Grandfathering
The shareholder may entitle a previously undocumented (nonpermitted) alteration as noted in Categories I, II and III if the manor owner submits the permitless form within six months of the approved board resolution for the component replacement permitless alteration policy.
Deployment
The shareholder is required to send a permitless alteration notification email to a dedicated Manor Alterations mailbox. The email shall contain the manor number and letter in the email subject line. Digital photos of the existing and replacement units are to be included with the email. Manor Alterations will acknowledge the email through an autoreply. Manor Alterations will supply instructions and a form on its website.
Note: Manor Alterations can confirm whether appliances are considered alterations and owned by the shareholder.