Think we should open this up to all inspectors & public, possibly saving lives?

[Joseph Hagarty, CMI]

Originally Posted by jmichalski

I agree. I have seen more than a few "professional" installations that were improper. In a few cases, it turns out that TPR disharges are an "apprentice" job and those guys are either not familar with the code, or they have 30 such jobs to do and rush to get them all completed.

Joe,

Since PA does not License Plumbers, how do you make a determination with regard to a Plumber's status as "Professional", "Master" and/or "Apprentice"?

[jmichalski]

Originally Posted by jhagarty

Joe,

Since PA does not License Plumbers, how do you make a determination with regard to a Plumber's status as "Professional", "Master" and/or "Apprentice"?

On many job sites where union trades are present, the apprentices are the ones who have not yet been granted full status in teh union and, hence, get the grunt jobs. The union plumbers and pipefitters who have been in the trade for years are often good guys to know, as I have found them very willing to share knowledge and advice, and they are not likely to screw up anything as rudimentary as a TPR discharge line.

[Nick Gromicko]

Most water heaters in the U.S. are not installed by licensed plumbers.

[Henry Valenzano, CMI]

Originally Posted by gromicko

Most water heaters in the U.S. are not installed by licensed plumbers.

In Colorado you have to have a gas license to install waters heaters not a plumber.

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by hvalenzano

In Colorado you have to have a gas license to install waters heaters not a plumber.

Even electric ones?