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New Water Heater Installation | Chicago Condo Inspection

Dariusz RudnickiChicago Condo Inspection

New Water Heater Installation in a Condominium - Chicago Inspection Tips
To start your inspection of a new water heater installation in a Chicago condominium you have to determine what type of a water heater you actually have.
The following water heater installation guidelines will most likely apply in any jurisdiction (please double check). The only difference or rather an addition would be water heater strapping and flexible gas connectors that are required in seismic areas.
Below are 4 most common types of water heater installation in Chicago new condos:

Tank type /natural draft water heater with a metal vent pipe (galvanized steel – make sure there is no aluminum [...]

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