1. Equipment removal

• Remove old water heater and associated components.

(Note: work shall be completed by a licensed plumbing professional where required)

• Permanently remove equipment from job site and recycle or dispose of removed equipment.

2. New equipment installation 

• New water heater and associated components will be installed to accepted industry standards, ENERGY STAR® certified, equivalent, or better in accordance with the IRC and manufacture specs.

(Note: work shall be completed by a licensed plumbing professional where required)

• Install all applicable components listed in following steps.

3. Emergency drain pan

• An emergency drain pan and/or drain line shall be installed in accordance with the IRC P2801.6.

4. Expansion tank  

• Expansion tanks will be installed where required and in accordance with the AHJ (authority having jurisdiction).

5. Temperature and pressure relief valve

• Correct temperature and pressure relief valve will be installed in compliance with IRC P2804 and according to manufacturer specifications.

• Temperature and pressure relief valve discharge pipe will be installed in accordance with IRC P2804.6.1.

6. Dielectric unions

• Dielectric unions will be installed in accordance with the IRC, authority having jurisdiction, and according to manufacturer specifications.

7. Fuel supply

• Electric or fossil fuel supply components will be installed to accepted industry standards as per NFPA 31 and 54, or NFPA 70 National Electric Code ( NEC ) for electric components, or authority having jurisdiction.

• Ensure gas connections are to current code. This may require a new gas valve, flex connector, or drip legs.

8. Discharge temperature

• Discharge temperature will be set not to exceed 120° or as prescribed by local code.

9. Commissioning of system

The following will be checked once the system has been filled and purged:

• Safety controls

• Combustion safety and efficiency

• Operational controls

• Fuel and water leaks

• Local code requirements

Commissioning will be in compliance with manufacturer specifications and relevant industry standards.

10. Worst Case Draft test

• Conduct a Worst Case Draft (WCD) test to verify Category I, II, and III appliances are venting safely before leaving home for the day.

• Testing shall be recorded using the Utah WAP Worst Case Draft Test form.

11. Combustion testing

• Conduct a combustion test on the new water heater.

12. Client education

• Occupants will be educated on the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the system.

RMGA certified technician

Work done on natural gas burning appliances must be done by a Rocky Mountain Gas Association Certified Technician.

Licensed Plumber

Work shall be completed by a licensed plumbing professional where required.