Electric water heaters

[Gary Allen]

Are electric water heaters required to be raised 18" above a garage floor?

[Gunnar Alquist]

Are electric water heaters required to be raised 18" above a garage floor?

http://www.inspectionnews.net/home_inspection/plumbing-system-home-inspection-commercial-inspection/13574-electric-water-heaters.html

http://www.inspectionnews.net/home_inspection/plumbing-system-home-inspection-commercial-inspection/3870-electric-water-heater-ignition-source.html

http://www.inspectionnews.net/home_inspection/plumbing-system-home-inspection-commercial-inspection/918-water-heater-location.html

[Gary Allen]

Thanks for all of the information. After reviewing most of it I have decided that the answer is Yes and No. Depending on where you are and who you ask.

[Gunnar Alquist]

Gary,

Yep, pretty much sums it up. I make a note of it and refer them to the local building department for clarification.

[Robert Ernst]

The lower element should be 18" off the floor from what I know.