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Re: TPR Discharge to Condensate Drain?
John,
Since you do not have posted where you are from, I'm going to assume that you are one of the fortunate ones to live in the Great State of Texas.
Below is text from our SOP.
From the Texas Standards of Practice:
(k) Water heaters. The inspector shall:
(1) report the energy source;
(2) inspect the unit and report as in need of repair fittings that leak or are corroded;
(3) report as in need of repair temperature and pressure relief valve piping that lacks gravity drainage, is improperly sized (no smaller than the outlet fittings), has deficiencies in material, or lacks a correct termination;
(4) report as in need of repair a temperature and pressure relief valve that does not operate when the valve is of an operable type and operation will not cause damage to persons or property as reasonably determined by the inspector (for example, it would be reasonable not to operate the valve if there is improper or undetermined termination of the drain pipe, a corroded or damaged valve, improper installation of valve or drain pipe, the drain pipe is of inappropriate material or there is no water supply cut-off valve at the unit);
With that, yes should be testing at TPR valves. My only comment is to you is first know where the drain line terminates and be prepared for it to continous drip or leak from the valve once you open it. YOU will get those calls saying YOU caused it to leak and that you'll be paying for it to be repaired. So have your spheres ready to stand up and tell them as JP says, "IT failed under test."
Rick
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