California Water Heater Code 2019

The california water heater code is part of a larger statewide california plumbing code and has several very specific restrictions.

California water heater code 2019. 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. Other than water heater drains boiler drains and clothes washer connections shall be protected by a. This brochure is intended to provide general information contact the building safety division for any questions or additional information. Following are general requirements for water heater replacements based on the 2019 california plumbing code and the 2019 california energy efficiency standards.

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. 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. Of the water heater and allows natural draining without pump assistance. 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.

California plumbing code 2019 adopts with amendments. I have a client who has pex directly to it right now. Be insulated as specified in section 609 11 of the california plumbing code. 2019 low rise residential mandatory measures summary.

California plumbing code 2019. 2018 uniform plumbing code. November 11 2019 at 10 47 pm. Page 1 of 1 last updated 12 17 2019 residential water heaters.

Where a public agency requires a building to use recycled water to flush water closets and urinals in accordance with california water code 13554. 2018 uniform plumbing code. Can you tell me if it is ok to put flex line instead of copper where the lines connect to the hwh. The standards outlines the energy.

Waters division 3 portions pertaining to water rights effective january 1 2019. 507 3 support of appliances. California s energy code the building energy efficiency standards title 24 part 6. Guide to 2019 energy code requirements city of dublin building safety division ph.

In addition the following piping conditions must have a minimum. And a gas supply line with a capacity of at least 200 000 btu per.