Water heater tank in restroom in a small business?

by Water Heaters on July 12, 2010

is it true that this is a violation of building code? if it is a violation, is there a quick fix to this? i can’t move this tank because i don’t have any more room to place it.
i can’t have tankless heater because tank less can’t supply enough hot water. by the way, this is a 40 gallon electric water heater
Would it comply building code if the water heater is surround by wooden enclosure


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Dave July 12, 2010 at 9:56 am

The tankless water heater is a good option. If this is a violation of code, can you enclose the existing tank with walls & make sure to provide a drain outlet for the overflow valve? That would keep it out of sight/mind…

Bill D July 12, 2010 at 9:56 am

Try a tankless water heater. They can be mounted on a wall. I’m not kidding, There are really tankless water heaters that heat water "on demand".

physcopostman July 12, 2010 at 9:56 am

Usually depends on weather you’ve got a gas or electric water heater. Gas needs to have ventalation were electric should be allright. I would contact a local home inspector and ask em over the phone just to be sure as the laws and regulations very by state to state and even city to city.

trekkie706 July 12, 2010 at 9:56 am

unless a municipal plumbing or health inspecter said it, don’t worry about it. But you can call them about 730/800 in morning and remove all doubts.

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