Water Heater Gas Line

[William J. Decker]

In our area, gas pipes to water heaters (non-movable appliance) must be rigid black pipe.

[Russel Ray]

Originally Posted by wdecker

In our area, gas pipes to water heaters (non-movable appliance) must be rigid black pipe.

Can the be galvanized pipe that has been painted black?

[William J. Decker]

Originally Posted by rray

Can the be galvanized pipe that has been painted black?

No galvanized.

There rules derive from the local gas companies.

[Tab M. Wilcox]

Maybe flex is used because we are in Seismic zone 4?