Thread: 2006 IRC and IPC code trick (not really, but it may seem that way)
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Old 01-17-2008, 11:35 PM
Matt Fellman Matt Fellman is offline
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Re: 2006 IRC and IPC code trick (not really, but it may seem that way)
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Originally Posted by Jerry McCarthy View Post
Speaking of new:
California Plumbing Code 2007: Effective Jan. 1, 2008.
Water Heater PT Valves:
Relief valve drains shall not terminate in a building’s crawl space. No part of such drainpipe shall be trapped or subject to freezing. The terminal end of the drainpipe shall not be threaded. (highlighted part by me is new)
Let me guess.... finally a code to protect the home inspector while crawling under the house? I know, probably not.... but, inquiring minds want to know.... Any idea of the reason behind this one?

I'll guess it has something to do with making sure the end stays unobstructed... that's a total guess though. Or, maybe so one could identify a leaking valve more readily but it seems most codes don't really have convenience in mind.
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