SLC Plumbing Services Companies Get Behind Utah Water Heater Regulations

Utah state officials have stressed that Salt Lake City water heater installations must meet specific guidelines set forth by federal and state building codes, with local SLC plumbing repair companies like Stallion Plumbing and Drains stressing to customers that the task of installing a water heater should be handled by professionals.

“We’re constantly informing our clients that if they do not meet the federal and state building code guidelines, they could be fined and/or forced to have their water heater professionally reinstalled – at their own expense,” says Stallion Plumbing and Drains owner Alex Sibilla. “Regulations require the use of safety devices such as a temperature and pressure release valve and safety cutoff switch – or a way to disconnect the water heater from the power source in an emergency – on all water heaters, and all safety devices must bear the label of an approved safety agency, such as United Laboratories, while being set to activate at no greater than 210 degrees Fahrenheit or 99 degrees Celsius and conforming to ANSI Z21.22 standards.”

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According to research garnered by Stallion plumbers, this regulation is in place as a safety precaution, ensuring that if a water heater’s safety devices fail, they don’t cause the heater to explode or fly through the structure’s roof, possibly causing serious injury, death and/or property damage. Salt Lake City government officials have been recommending homeowners have their water heater’s safety devices checked by a licensed professional or plumber at least once a year to ensure they are in “good working order.”

Additionally, with federal law requiring water heaters to be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions – including installation of the heater, safety devices and surrounding plumbing – professional local Salt Lake City plumbing businesses like Stallion Plumbing and Drains have been stressing to homeowners that improper installation and neglect are two of the leading causes of “catastrophic failure” in water heaters.

“These ‘catastrophic failures’ can cause personal injury and/or death to oneself or others,” adds Sibilla. “While this doesn’t apply to Utah residents, seismic supports actually need to be installed in earthquake-prone areas in accordance with the International Building Code; earthquakes can cause hot water tanks to rupture, causing severe injury.”

The Utah/Environmental Quality Code of the Air Conservation Act, specifically Section 107.7 that deals with water heater regulations, is another area SLC plumbing companies like Stallion have been getting behind, supporting the regulation that suggests an individual may not sell or purchase a natural gas-fired water heater that is manufactured after July 1, 2018 with the intent to install it in Utah – if the natural gas-fired water heater exceeds the applicable nitrogen oxide emission rate limit set in Title 15A, State Construction and Fire Codes Act.

Beyond comprehensive water heater repair services, Stallion Plumbing and Drains offers a range of plumbing solutions to the Salt Lake City and Kearns communities including sewer line repair, drain cleaning, rooter service, clogged drains removal, sewer camera inspections and more.

Stallion Plumbing and Drains is located in the Kearns area of SLC and can be reached by calling (801) 797-1090. For additional information visit www.StallionPlumbingSaltLakeCity.com.

Stallion Plumbing and Drains

+1-801-797-1090
4956 W 6200 South #304
Salt Lake City
UT
84118
United States