Plumbing · IRC 2021 §P2801.7
Water Heater Ignition Source Height in Garages
Elevation: a water heater with an ignition source in a garage sits so the ignition source is at least 18 in above the garage floor, with the exception for flammable vapor ignition-resistant listed units.. Referenced to IRC 2021 §P2801.7.
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