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21 cze 2023 · The pan shall be drained by an indirect waste pipe having a diameter of not less than 3/4 inch (19 mm). Piping for safety pan drains shall be of those materials listed in Table 605.4. Table 605.4 is "water distribution pipe" and does not list PVC as an approved material.
7 mar 2019 · Temperature-Pressure Relief (TPR) valves rarely go off; but, if one does, it’s a big deal. Super-hot and high-pressure water gets released to keep the tank from exploding like a bomb. So, both the International Residential Code (IRC) and the Residential Edition of the Florida Building Code (FBC P2804.6.1) have the following requirements to ...
P2801.6.2 Pan drain termination. The pan drain shall extend full-size and terminate over a suitably located indirect waste receptor or shall extend to the exterior of the building and terminate not less than 6 inches (152 mm) and not more than 24 inches (610 mm) above the adjacent ground surface.
Although many commercially available pans have a PVC adapter fitting for connecting the pan drain piping, PVC pipe material is not included in Table P2905.5 because it is not rated for hot water temperatures.
23 lip 2024 · If the water heater is installed in a finished area, there should be a pan installed. If the water heater is in a garage, unfinished basement, or outside, then a catch pan is not required. Also, if the water heater is in the attic, the water heater needs a catch pan because it may leak onto the finished ceiling below.
13 lut 2024 · Water heater drain pans are essential safety components designed to protect homes from potential water damage due to leaks from water heaters. The plumbing codes change every few years. One of the recent changes is that drain pans under water heaters are necessary when installing inside.
19 sie 2020 · My A/C system is on the other side of the wall from the water heater, would it be allowed that I tap into the HVAC condensate line as it drains directly outside already? The code says. The pan shall be drained by an indirect waste pipe of not less than 3/4 inch (19 mm) diameter.
