California Tankless Water Heater Code

California s energy code the building energy efficiency standards title 24 part 6.

California tankless water heater code. This brochure is intended to provide general information contact the building safety division for any questions or additional information. I personally bet that probably at least 80 of tankless hot water heaters are installed indoors. 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. The average household spends 400 to 600 a year on water heating accounting for 14 to 18 percent of homeowners utility bills.

94612 general tankless water heater requirements based on the 2010 california plumbing code prior to this inspection all required sequential inspections and correction notices must be completed. 507 3 support of appliances. Tankless water heater requirements department of planning building 250 frank h. 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 law includes many additional restrictions for a wide range of materials and trades meant to maximize safety. Since it would not be economical of me to provide the codes for every town in the united states and canada let me just give an example. Tankless water heaters and title 24 california title 24 energy calculations and reports for all building projects. The installation code for a tankless water heater varies a lot by location.

Putting them outdoors does not make much sense in most parts of the country. Following are general requirements for water heater replacements based on the 2019 california plumbing code and the 2019 california energy efficiency standards. Cost of installing a tankless water heater in california. The california water heater code is part of a larger statewide california plumbing code and has several very specific restrictions.

I randomly picked san jose california as an imaginary location for us to do our home installation. Ice you ve been drinking too much of that california kool aid. Natural gas or propane tankless water heater with an input rating of 200 000 btu per hour or less. Call toll free 888 828 9488 for more information.

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