| 7.8103.1a
Health and safety | Combustion safety testing will be performed in accordance with the Health and Safety Chapter of the Standard Work Specifications for Single-Family Housing or other equivalent practice Electrical components will be verified to comply with
NEC
NEC
National Electrical Code
(e.g., no electrical box connector, no disconnect, improperly sized breaker and wire) | Identify potential health and safety issues |
| 7.8103.1b
Visual inspection | Inspection will be conducted to show compliance with the 2012
IRC
IRC
International Residential Code
, including but not limited to: - Water or fuel leaks
- Damaged wiring
- Venting issues with draft and condensation (e.g., soot, rusting of flue pipe, burned paint or wires,
efflorescence
Efflorescence
Deposits of crystals or salts left attached to masonry materials after moisture has evaporated off of the surface
)
- Corrosion (e.g., rust, mineral deposits)
- General condition of components
| Determine needed repairs or maintenance |
| 7.8103.1c
Thermal efficiency | Water heater storage tanks shall have a minimum R-value of R-24 Added insulation will not obstruct the unit's draft diverter, pressure relief valve, thermostats,
hi-limit switch
Hi-limit switch
A protective electronic switch that keeps a burner from continuing to operate and damage the appliance
, plumbing pipes or elements, and thermostat access plates The first 6' of inlet and outlet piping will be insulated in accordance with 2012
IRC
IRC
International Residential Code
N1103.4.2 or local requirements, whichever is greater | Reduce standby losses from near tank piping and storage tank Ensure insulation does not make contact with flue gas venting |
| 7.8103.1d
Potable water expansion tank | A potable water expansion tank will be installed on the cold water side Tanks that leak or have excessive corrosion will be replaced A direct connection with no valves from the expansion tank to the storage tank will be installed Connection will be properly supported with strapping An expansion tank drain will be included in nonbladder tanks Tank will be installed to accepted industry standards, in accordance with the 2012
IRC
IRC
International Residential Code
and according to manufacturer specifications Tanks that are completely full of water will be drained and refilled before being replaced or repaired Expansion tanks with bladders will have air charged to the manufacturer pressure requirements while water is not present in the tank Bladder tanks with water inside of the air bladder will be replaced in accordance with manufacturer specifications All work shall be completed by a licensed plumbing professional where required by the authority having jurisdiction and installed to industry-accepted standards | Absorb water expansion of the system |
| 7.8103.1e
Temperature and pressure relief valve | Correct temperature and pressure relief valve will be installed in compliance with P2803 of the 2012
IRC
IRC
International Residential Code
and according to manufacturer specifications Temperature and pressure relief valve discharge tube will be installed in accordance with P2803.6.1 of the 2012
IRC
IRC
International Residential Code
| Discharge excessive energy (pressure or temperature) from storage tank to safe location |
| 7.8103.1f
Maintenance records | Occupants will be advised to keep records of all maintenance done to their system Copies of or access to installation and operation manuals will be provided | Provide a history of system installation and maintenance to improve chance of successful future maintenance or repair |
| 7.8103.1g
Occupant safety | Carbon monoxide alarms will be installed in each dwelling in accordance with
ASHRAE
ASHRAE
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, www.ashrae.org
62.2 and authority having local jurisdiction Occupant will be provided information regarding the health effects and risk of high
CO
CO
Carbon monoxide
concentrations, as well as a list of monitors that can provide more detail regarding
CO
CO
Carbon monoxide
levels | Ensure occupant life safety Inform occupant regarding possible
CO
CO
Carbon monoxide
hazards |
| 7.8103.1h
Occupant education | Completed work will be reviewed Occupants will be educated on the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the system, including: - Adjustment of water temperature and target temperature in accordance with local code
- Periodic drain and flush
- Periodic inspection, maintenance, or replacement of anode rod
| Ensure occupant is informed of the safe, efficient operation and maintenance of the system |
