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What are the code requirements for the discharge piping from a Temperature-Pressure Relief (TPR) valve at a water heater?
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What are the code requirements for the discharge piping from a Temperature-Pressure Relief (TPR) valve at a water heater?
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What are the code requirements for the discharge piping from a Temperature-Pressure Relief (TPR) valve at a water heater?
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Looks like plumber used pex for relief valve. Is that okay? It's also installed into drain pan which I thought was not supposed to be done. : r/Plumbing
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2015 International Residential Code and Commentary, Volume 2 (IRC) - Chapter 28: Water Heaters - P2801.6 Required pan .
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