California Water Heater Code 2019

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California water heater code 2019. 2019 low rise residential mandatory measures summary. 507 3 support of appliances. Be insulated as specified in section 609 11 of the california plumbing code. In addition the following piping conditions must have a minimum.

Chapter 5 water heaters chapter 6 water supply and distribution chapter 7 sanitary drainage chapter 8 indirect wastes chapter 9 vents chapter 10 traps and interceptors. California plumbing code 2019. And a gas supply line with a capacity of at least 200 000 btu per. Of the water heater and allows natural draining without pump assistance.

California plumbing code 2019 adopts with amendments. November 11 2019 at 10 47 pm. Other than water heater drains boiler drains and clothes washer connections shall be protected by a. The california water heater code is part of a larger statewide california plumbing code and has several very specific restrictions.

Guide to 2019 energy code requirements city of dublin building safety division ph. At a minimum any water heater shall be secured in accordance with the california plumbing code or modifications made thereto by a city county or city and county pursuant to section 17958 5. 2018 uniform plumbing code. I have a client who has pex directly to it right now.

Where a public agency requires a building to use recycled water to flush water closets and urinals in accordance with california water code 13554. Excerpts of the portions of title 23 waters of the california code of regulations pertaining to water rights laws and proceedings. Can you tell me if it is ok to put flex line instead of copper where the lines connect to the hwh. 2018 uniform plumbing code.

Page 1 of 1 last updated 12 17 2019 residential water heaters. Waters division 3 portions pertaining to water rights effective january 1 2019. Installing a tank water heater might seem easy but homeowners who refinish their basements often create a number of code violations with respect to the water heater. At a minimum any water heater shall be secured in accordance with the california plumbing code or modifications made thereto by a city county or city and county pursuant to section 17958 5.

The standards outlines the energy. Code expert glenn mathewson describes 10 common water heater code issues including confusion about drip pans and drains unsupported expansion tanks and plastic vents lack of combustion air and more.