I WANT TO PUT A DOOR IN FRONT OF MY HOT WATER HEATER.TO HIDE IT. ARE THERE ANY CODES I SHOULD KNOW ABOUT BEFORE I DO THIS? IF SO WHERE DO I FIND THEM?
2006-08-02 06:25:21 · 4 answers · asked by phil g 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I LIVE IN INDIANA AND THIS IS A GAS HOT WATER HEATER
2006-08-02 07:01:58 · update #1
I can only speak for Jacksonville Florida. If it is electric and not propane or gas, there is not a problem closing it in. Remember your catch pan under the heater, that is code here now. The only other codes have to do with electrical connections. Thomas just did his about a year ago and checked at that time.
2006-08-02 06:38:24 · answer #1 · answered by paul67337 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can only speak for Jacksonville Florida. If it is electric and not propane or gas, there is not a problem closing it in. Remember your catch pan under the heater, that is code here now. The only other codes have to do with electrical connections. I just did mine about a year ago and checked at that time.
Good Luck
2006-08-02 13:31:45 · answer #2 · answered by Thomas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you're water heater is vented. {required everywhere} I would use a louver bifold as a door to hide it. Just a note: You really don't need a hot water heater,since the water is already hot. Sorry couldn't help it.
2006-08-02 15:38:00 · answer #3 · answered by Go Rush! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If gas you need to be sure their is a vent in the bottom of the door so the gas has enough oxygen (air) to burn properly. check with you local building code office.
2006-08-02 13:43:39 · answer #4 · answered by gary o 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋