Do you require elect. water heaters to have collision protection?

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

Just wondering....

[Chuck Evans]

No, only liability, collision and comprehensive are optional.

[Brian E. Kelly]

duh... it is required....

[Russel Ray]

And furnaces, washers, and dryers, too!

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

Originally Posted by bkelly2

duh... it is required....

That was my question.

Read the top-right column of Page 8.

http://www.statewaterheaters.com/lit...184671-000.pdf

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

Originally Posted by rray

And furnaces, washers, and dryers, too!

If gas appliances, I agree.

"IRC G2408.3 (305.5) Private garages. Appliances located in private
garages shall be installed with a minimum clearance of 6 feet (1829 mm) above the floor.
Exception: The requirements of this section shall not apply where the appliances are protected from motor vehicle impact and installed in accordance with Section G2408.2."

[Larry D. Kage]

Do you require elect. water heaters to have collision protection?

No, but I do recommend it...

[wsiegel]

As a home inspector you cannot require anything. Just report what you know and cite that portion of the code, if you so desire.

[Michael Larson]

Larry and Bill have it right.

Require?

By who's authority?

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

Let me change the wording, dipsticks.

"Do you write up an electric water heater without vehicle collision protection."

[bschern]

They are called a "Bollard Post" Here in AZ I think it's 24" clearance with or without a 4" tire stop in the garage. Most communities here only have em' with gas units though.

[Brian E. Kelly]

Note: The water heater shall be located so it is not subject
to physical damage by moving vehicles or area flooding.

http://www.americanwaterheater.com/s.../res-elect.pdf

Required by the manufacturer.....

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

Originally Posted by bkelly2

http://www.americanwaterheater.com/s.../res-elect.pdf

Required by the manufacturer.....

Brian wins the prize!

A chicken fried steak plate at Eddies, in lovely, 98 degree, 90% humidity, Hickory Grove, SC.

I know others said they write it up also, but the manufacturer's installation instructions is your reference if you're ever called on it (since it's not in any code I'm aware of).

[Michael R. Boyett]

Originally Posted by jfunderburk

...(since it's not in any code I'm aware of).

2006 IRC says:

M1307.3.1 Protection from impact. Appliances located in a
garage or carport shall be protected from impact by automobiles.

Commentary: Mechanical appliances installed in garages and carports
must be protected from vehicular impact.
Although the code does not specify methods of protection,
the most apparent method would be to locate
the appliance where it could not reasonably be struck
by a vehicle. A practical method of protection would be
to place a formidable and permanent barrier between
the motor vehicles and the appliance. This barrier could
include such items as an effectively located vehicle
wheel stop that is anchored in place, an elevated platform
higher than the vehicle’s bumpers or one or more
concrete-filled steel pipes. Final approval of the method
of protection is left to the local building official.

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

Michael, Chapter 13's scope: "The provisions of this chapter shall govern
the installation of mechanical systems..."