Saw a job recently where they had a very small office that needed a water heater replaced. The 15 gallon water heater was in the in the ceiling of the restroom, (no pan, no seismic not sure if it was required). Other projects I have seen like this, if there was a space on the floor and not too expensive, the inspector would require relocation. (the rest room has a space)
When it was allowed to be in the ceiling, , they required a pan under the water heater, a leak/water detector alarm, and still required the seismic earth quake proof straps and the access hatch had to have a label identifying a water heater there.
The last water heater had leaked and damaged the light and caused mold on the walls now the they have to be redone.
Whats your opinion, are water heaters still allowed in the ceiling in other areas, and if you had to replace it would you be required to relocate it on the floor?
When it was allowed to be in the ceiling, , they required a pan under the water heater, a leak/water detector alarm, and still required the seismic earth quake proof straps and the access hatch had to have a label identifying a water heater there.
The last water heater had leaked and damaged the light and caused mold on the walls now the they have to be redone.
Whats your opinion, are water heaters still allowed in the ceiling in other areas, and if you had to replace it would you be required to relocate it on the floor?