SWS Detail: 7.0302.1 Electric Storage Tank Water Heater; 7.0302.2 Fuel-Fired Storage Tank Water Heater; 7.0302.5 Tankless On-Demand/Point-Of-Use Appliances
Author: Matt Dalton
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.
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.
An emergency drain pan and/or drain line shall be installed in accordance with the IRC P2801.6.
Expansion tanks will be installed where required and in accordance with the AHJ (authority having jurisdiction).
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.
Dielectric unions will be installed in accordance with the IRC, authority having jurisdiction, and according to manufacturer specifications.
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.
Discharge temperature will be set not to exceed 120° or as prescribed by local code.
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.
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.
Conduct a combustion test on the new water heater.
Occupants will be educated on the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the system.
Work done on natural gas burning appliances must be done by a Rocky Mountain Gas Association Certified Technician.
Work shall be completed by a licensed plumbing professional where required.