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Oil fired water heater in garage, hints from a home inspector
Oil fired water heater in garage if the oil-fired water heater is placed within a garage or where flammables may be stored its burner should be 18 to 24 inches above the floor. Most water heaters are raised above the floor on a stand built by the homeowner or by the homeowner's handyman or plumber, or by the original builder of the structure. Newer regulations and manufacturers specifications require that these stands be built with certain precautions. Many building officials and municipal building inspectors do not verify whether the specifications have been adhered to. Many are covered with drywall, plywood, or plaster and the construction technique is not visible to the inspector. Be aware that the inspector will not report on improperly built water heater stands unless the improprieties are obvious and will not determine if the stand meets any required specifications.
Air-fuel ratio adjustments needed
Insufficient water heater combustion air insufficient combustion
Water heater blanket loose
water heater should be protected from
Pressure relief valve discharge not
Pressure relief discharge line should be sloped downward
Water heater pressure-temperature relief valve leaks
Reversed pipes on water heater
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File last updated May 22, 2012 * Copyright © 2012 All rights reserved by: Accurate Inspections, Inc. A New Jersey home inspection firm 56 Woodland Drive, Woodland Park (formerly West Paterson) NJ 07424 973-812-5100 providing New Jersey Certified Home Inspections in NJ, by New Jersey Licensed home inspectors. Inspector of record Michael Del Greco, New Jersey Home Inspector License GI 0121.
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