City of McKinney TX water heater requirements

July 30, 2008

Effective September 2007, the Texas State Legislature enacted into the Plumbing License Law additional wording to specifically include water heaters in their list of plumbing fixtures, required by law, to have a plumbing permit issued prior to installation. In addition, the law provides that such installations be done according to current codes by a McKinney TX licensed master plumber and inspected by a licensed plumbing inspector.

The City of McKinney Texas follows the 2006 International Plumbing Code.

All natural gas water heaters are required to have a sediment trap installed on the gas line at the water heater which is required by 2006 IPC.

A drip pan is required except in the garage.

City of McKinney TX Building Inspections 972-547-7400

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