T & P Relief Valve

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Originally Posted By: charper
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Just a quick question…Can a t & p valve from a water heater in a garage be routed to the floor? I tried to find code that stated it must be routed to the outside. Am I right or wrong? (Brain Fart)

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Originally Posted By: Blaine Wiley
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The drip leg must terminate within 6" of the floor according our local AHJ.

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Originally Posted By: jpope
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approved location IRC2803.6.1 & UPC608.5


Terminate within 6" of receptor or floor IRC2803.6.1

Terminate 6" to 24" from ground UPC608.5

End of pipe must be visible IRC2803.6.1 & UPC608.5

May terminate into pan IRC2803.6.1

May not terminate into pan UPC510.8

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