Welcome to our comprehensive guide on water heater code requirements!
In this article, you’ll learn:
- Why a catch pan may be needed
- Discharge piping requirements
- Locations prohibited to install
- And more!
When inspecting homes, I sometimes come across water heaters that have missing TPR valves and other risky issues.
When the TPR valve and discharge piping isn’t up to par, it can lead to burns. Or if the water heater isn’t protected from cars, it can result in severe damage.
And if you are in an earthquake or seismic zone, straps need to be installed in case of disaster. Just imagine: water heaters sometimes enter zones of extreme temperature and pressure, an