Ken Meyer Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Commercial inspection, small office building. The hot water heater is in the attic space directly over the kitchen area. I was told that they had problems with the water heater leaking, so they put a pan under it. Good idea, especially since the WH is 20+ years old. They ran 3/4" PVC down from the pan to the kitchen sink. It comes down the interior wall and with two 90 degree els, hangs over the edge of the sink. Is this wrong, or just ugly? Shoulda taken a picture, but didn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Originally posted by Ken Meyer Is this wrong, or just ugly? I'd call it dumb, jackleg work. OT - OF!!! M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighlyFavored Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Residential requirements. 2006 IRC states that a separate 3/4 wast line be run 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 and not more than 24 inches above the adjacent ground surface. P2801.5 Required pan. Wherewater heaters or hotwater storage tanks are installed in locations where leakage of the tanks or connections will cause damage, the tank orwater heater shall be installed in a galvanized steel pan having a minimum thickness of 24 gage (0.016 inch) (0.4 mm) or other pans for such use. Listed pans shall comply with CSA LC3. P2801.5.1 Pan size and drain. The pan shall be not less than 11/2 inches (38 mm) deep and shall be of sufficient size and shape to receive all dripping or condensate from the tank or water heater. The pan shall be drained by an indirect waste pipe having a minimum diameter of 3/4 inch (19 mm). Piping for safety pan drains shall be of those materials listed in Table P2904.5. P2801.5.2 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicago Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Ha.. bet they did all that rather than replace a tpr valve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Originally posted by Ken Meyer Commercial inspection, small office building. The hot water heater is in the attic space directly over the kitchen area. I was told that they had problems with the water heater leaking, so they put a pan under it. Good idea, especially since the WH is 20+ years old. They ran 3/4" PVC down from the pan to the kitchen sink. It comes down the interior wall and with two 90 degree els, hangs over the edge of the sink. Is this wrong, or just ugly? Shoulda taken a picture, but didn't. I think it's just ugly. Why do they need a large water heater? Most small office buildings can get along just fine with a mini water heater under a cabinet somewhere. - Jim Katen, Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Meyer Posted October 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Thanks, everyone. I was told that they are considering replacing the aged unit with a tankless, that would be the smart way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erby Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 And here's how you stick a drain into the drain pan in a brand new modular home! Image Insert: 39.61 KB Image Insert: 26.14 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence McCann Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 Great pic Erby. Ifin it don't fit apply more pressure (and apply a lot of Great Stuff so the water doesn't run to the floor below). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottGregg Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Could someone please tell me what CSA L3C says? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 I thought that only C3PO understood what that little guy says. [] ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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