Commercial water heater

[Inspector 102]

First off, my area is still under the 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code for enforcement, but all comments appreciated. A local American Legion needs to replace the existing water heater with new. I have found no place in the code that indicates what type they need to provide. They want to go with a 60 gallon standard (residential type) heater due to cost. I advised them that the dishwashing machine ay dictate the size and recovery time required by the manufacturer. Did I miss someplace in the code that will state otherwise?

 

[rshuey]

What they are proposing is fine. make sure there is a shutoff, TPR valve has a discharge pipe and there is a thermal expansion tank.

 

[Dr. J]

Don't know UPC that well anymore, but codes typically do not address sizing. However, if the food prep is regulated by a Health Department they may. Colorado Department of Health requires a prescriptive size based on the food service equipment.

 

[Alias]

Fine here with a residential W/H and, if you are in CA, don't forget the straps. : )

 

[north star]

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Inspector 102,

Is the current water heater location compliant?........From the

`06 IPC, Section 501.4 Location."Water heaters and storage tanks

shall be located and connected so as to provide access for

observation, maintenance, servicing and replacement."



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