My city's code states: "A pan or receptor with a drain or a floor drain in an impervious floor shall be required for all water heaters, and clothes washing machines in multifamily and commercial occupancies."
I live on the 4th floor of an apt bldg. There's no floor drain in my apt. I just installed a WH in a closet in a bedroom. I had it placed in a drip pan which doesn't drain anywhere. The plumber suggested not using the pan. There's a great h/w store near me; the staff is very knowledgeable and very helpful - they looked at me as if I was crazy when I asked how to comply with the code.
I understand the dangers. There's a similar WH right above mine w/no drain and no drip pan, and i understand the danger of that.
But has anyone on this forum complied with a code like this? How did you do it? Among other things, what did you use to elevate the WH, which certainly seems necessary in my apartment?
Thanks in advance.
PB
I live on the 4th floor of an apt bldg. There's no floor drain in my apt. I just installed a WH in a closet in a bedroom. I had it placed in a drip pan which doesn't drain anywhere. The plumber suggested not using the pan. There's a great h/w store near me; the staff is very knowledgeable and very helpful - they looked at me as if I was crazy when I asked how to comply with the code.
I understand the dangers. There's a similar WH right above mine w/no drain and no drip pan, and i understand the danger of that.
But has anyone on this forum complied with a code like this? How did you do it? Among other things, what did you use to elevate the WH, which certainly seems necessary in my apartment?
Thanks in advance.
PB