Water Heater Drain Pan Code Oregon
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.
Water heater drain pan code oregon. This reduces the risk of water damage from leaks and aids during flushing. Drain pan while always a good idea most areas require a drain pan with a drain line under it. Water heater codes oregon. August 14 2000 for water heater pans or the size or capacity of a water heater itself.
1 volume of one hundred twenty 120 gallons. The california water heater code is part of a larger statewide california plumbing code and has several very specific restrictions. Oregon plumbing specialty code opsc 510 7 oregon one and two family dwelling specialty code dsc 3310 7 code edition. If the water heater thermostat fails to turn off at its temperature setting and continues to heat the water indefinitely the tpr valve will open and let the overheated water out.
Sunday july 1 2018. Any level above the ground floor or in attics or ceiling areas or within the habitable space. 499 grading final. 370 backflow device 399 plumbing final grading inspections code 400 site prep 405 rough grade 410 other misc.
According to the international residential code irc and florida building code fbc at section p2801 5 a drain pan is required for a water heater in any of these areas of a home. 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. Get more information about the next code. 2021 oregon plumbing specialty code opsc adoption the division is working with the state plumbing board to adopt the next edition of the opsc.
2 water temperature of two hundred ten degrees 2100f. 2017 opsc interim amendments. 502 9 storage type water heaters regulated by this code are appliances which heat potable water and are equipped with approved safety devices and operate at or below the following. But if the termination of the piping is not readily visible such as if it is located under the house the water will continue to drain until the homeowner gets an amazing electric or gas bill and goes searching.