JCollier Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Looking for the specifics after replacing a water heater in Anchorage and having the install up to code. Know there has to be straps around it and emergency high pressure release but what else? Is a beneath the heater pan required? I've heard of folks having cement pavers underneath but don't know if this satisfies some requirement or not. Thx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kassandra RPM Alaska Posted November 12, 2018 Moderators Share Posted November 12, 2018 @JCollier. I believe it has to have a pan and in certain circumstances it has to be so far off the ground. I'm sure there is a plumber or contractor that knows all the rules. @Ben Persinger are you able to help? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Persinger Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 @JCollier and @Kassandra RPM Alaska, Sorry I missed the tag on this one. I am not 100% sure on the current code for water heaters as I usually have a plumber install them but my recollection is that they do need the pan under them, earthquake straps secured to the wall, and if it’s in the garage you have to have it on a stand to get it 18” off the floor to prevent explosive situations where vapors or fumes in the garage could be ignited by by the pilot or ignition device. Side-note if the heater is away from the wall make sure you put solid blocking behind it with some good screws into the wall framing or the straps will likely fail during an earthquake. You then have an 80 gallon sling shot flying around. No bueno 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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