is it the intent of this section to prohibit the placement of
tankless water heaters above a lay-in acoustical ceiling?
Interpretation #7937
Published June 15, 2017
Original Request
- Code Version
- 2014
- Code
- PLUMBING
- Code Description
- Chapter
- 5
- Section
- 501.4
- Topic
- Tankless water heater location
Question
Answer Published 06/15/2017 at 7:39 AM
No. A removable acoustic ceiling tile qualifies as an "access panel". They are easily removable to provide access to tankless water heaters located above such ceilings. It has been common practice to permit valves above acoustical ceilings.
Commentary
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