I hope that makes since. I want to use the basement as my bedroom but I heard it was illegal if it had a water heater in it, at least thats what I thought I heard. I hope somebody knows! +.+
2007-09-16 08:57:29 · 11 answers · asked by Freckled Lemonade 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
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*Gasps* I can't believe so many people don't like California! I would leave it for nothing! lol... your aloud to have you opinion! =3
The water heater is gas and vented in the basement, but there are the sides for it to go out of, if you understand. Flamables are far from it because it is a pretty decent size.
2007-09-16 09:20:08 · update #1
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is that just for SanJose?
probally not
I'm in Frsno
2007-09-16 09:24:00 · update #2
from san jose building comission
Prohibited Locations
Gas-fired water heaters , which depend on the combustion of fuel for heat, shall not be
installed in the following locations :
1. A room used or designed to be used for sleeping purposes,
2. A bathroom,
3. A clothes closet, or
4. In a closet or other confined space opening into a bathroom or bedroom.
Exception: Direct vent water heaters.
5. Water Heaters shall not be installed in attics or other spaces where damage
may result from a leaking water heater, without installing an approved safe
pan beneath the water heater with a minimum ¾ inch drain to an approved,
readily visible location.
Where not prohibited by other regulations, water heaters may be located under a stairway or
landing.
so in answer to the question its not legal if its gas.............
2007-09-16 09:09:03 · answer #1 · answered by fishshogun 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't put a bedroom in a basement unless you have an emergency exit in the case of a fire. If your trapped in a basement where furnaces and water heaters are your as good as cooked. Just make sure you have a way out.
2007-09-16 16:04:04 · answer #2 · answered by woodbutcher21 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't imagine what would be illegal about it. I looked at an appt. once that had the water heater in the bedroom closet! Not illegal....but I don't think its very smart to hang all your flammable clothes up next to one.
2007-09-16 16:04:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
IS THE WATER HEATER VENTED TO THE OUTSIDE OR ARE THE FUMES BEING VENTED INSIDE THE BASEMENT. I THINK YES IN THE FIRST EXAMPLE AND NO IN THE SECOND.
2007-09-16 16:05:33 · answer #4 · answered by Loren S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
everything in California is against the law
2007-09-16 16:02:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know that California is quite communistic but I cannot believe they would go that far.
2007-09-16 16:02:14 · answer #6 · answered by Sherry 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If it is it might depend on whether it's gas or electric.
2007-09-16 16:04:49 · answer #7 · answered by John's Secret Identity™ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ask the Owens
2007-09-16 16:05:05 · answer #8 · answered by eagles cheer coah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask with the county.
2007-09-16 16:03:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it should be fine just as long as you're not in it for rent.
2007-09-16 16:03:12 · answer #10 · answered by lbear 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋