| 1) Can the temperature and pressure relief device on a water heater be piped into the water heater pan? |
| No. The 2003 UPC prohibits the relief device from being piped into the water heater pan. The temperature and pressure relief device must be piped to an approved plumbing fixture or to the outside. |
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| 2)Is a permit required for a replacement of a water heater or furnace? |
| Yes, a permit and inspection are required for the replacement of any gas equipment or the installation of any new gas equipment. |
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| 3) How close can a gas meter regulator be to a source of ignition or electrical equipment? |
| Equipment must maintain a minimum of three (3) feet from the opening of the regulator for natural gas or five(5) feet for propane. |
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| 4) What are the requirements for testing of gas piping? |
| The gas piping must be pressure tested with a minimum of 10 lbs. of pressure and the test must hold pressure for 15 minutes. For welded pipe, the test presssure is 60 lbs for 24 hours. |
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| 5) Are carbon monoxide detectors required? |
| No. Carbon monoxide detectors are not required, however they are recommended! The detector is an inexpensive purchase that could save you or your family's life! |
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| 6)Can I install a water heater in my apartment? |
| No. Any apartment or rental unit or commercial building must have a licensed contractor install gas or electric equipment. |
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| 7) A serviceman told me that my furnace has to be replaced due to a cracked heat exchanger. How can I be sure that the heat exchanger is bad? |
| First, the contractor must be working for a licensed contractor within Pueblo County. If a home owner wants the Building Department to verify, a time will be set
with the contractor, the home owner, and a mechanical inspector. |
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| 8) Is a permit required for air conditioning that will be installed on my existing furnace? |
| Yes. A permit is required for the air conditioning and electrical work that will be done. After the work is completed, the contractor must schedule an inspection of the work. |
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| 9) I am going to enclose my furnace and water heater in my basement. What do I need to be aware of? |
| Here again, a permit is required. Items to be aware of are: Access to the units, clearances to equipment, combustion air requirements, make-up air, and clearances of venting systems, etc. |
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| 10) I have questions concerning how to install a gas line for a clothes dryer or other appliance. How do I make contact with a mechanical inspector? |
| The field inspectors are in the office between 7:30-8:30am, Monday thru Friday and all you need to do is call and ask to speak to a mechanical inspector for your part of town. |
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