Pressure Relief Valve on Water Heater Drain Line Requirements

This video would be a good answer for questions like:

  1. What are the code requirements for a water heater's pressure relief valve drain line?
  2. How should the discharge pipe for a water heater's pressure relief valve be installed?
  3. What are the differences between the International Residential Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code regarding water heater discharge pipes?
  4. Is my water heater's discharge pipe code-compliant?
  5. What materials are allowed for a water heater's discharge pipe?
  6. Can I have a shut-off valve on my water heater's discharge pipe?
  7. How should the discharge pipe terminate according to code?
  8. What are the safety hazards associated with incorrectly installed discharge pipes?
  9. How does gravity affect the installation of a water heater's discharge pipe?
  10. What is the minimum diameter required for a discharge pipe?

 

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