Adopts With Amendments
Chapter 5
Water Heaters
International Plumbing Code 2024
[F] 501.1 Scope
Section 501.1 — Scope. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 501.2 Water Heater as Space Heater
Section 501.2 — Water Heater as Space Heater. This section covers plumbing system requirements. Specific sizing, materials, and installation methods are in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 501.4 Location
Section 501.4 — Location. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 502.1 Water Heater Installation
Section 502.1 — Water Heater Installation. This section covers plumbing system requirements. Specific sizing, materials, and installation methods are in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 502.3 Pressure and Temperature Relief
Section 502.3 — Pressure and Temperature Relief. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 502.3-CA Seismic Restraint for Water Heaters (California Amendment)
AMENDED
Section 502.3-CA — Seismic Restraint for Water Heaters (California Amendment). This section covers plumbing system requirements. Specific sizing, materials, and installation methods are in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 502.5 Relief Valve Discharge
Section 502.5 — Relief Valve Discharge. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 504.1 Relief Valves
Section 504.1 — Relief Valves. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
Code sections are sourced from the International Code Council (ICC) and NFPA. Refer to ICC Digital Codes or NFPA for the authoritative source documents.