Informational Note: Boilers, water heaters and pressure vessels are regulated by chapter
70.79 RCW and chapter
296-104 WAC in addition to the requirements of this code.
Section M2005.1 General. Water heaters shall be installed in accordance with Chapter 5 of the state plumbing code, the manufacturer's instructions and the requirements of this code. Water heaters installed in an attic shall comply with the requirements of Section M1305.1.2. Gas-fired water heaters shall comply with the requirements in Chapter 24. Domestic electric water heaters shall comply with UL 174. Oil-fired water heaters shall comply with UL 732. Thermal solar water heaters shall comply with Chapter 23 and UL 174. Solid fuel-fired water heaters shall comply with UL 2523.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 23-23-104, § 51-51-2000, filed 11/15/23, effective 3/16/24; WSR 16-03-025, § 51-51-2000, filed 1/11/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-068, § 51-51-2000, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 04-01-109, § 51-51-2000, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]