Imperial Plumbing • Family Owned • Licensed & Insured
License #M-38899 • Cash, and Check
Imperial Plumbing serves all of the city of Frisco, Texas including the following zip codes: 75024, 75034, 75035, 75068, 75070.
Water Heater Installation Requirements Info:
Water Heaters above ground or floor
When the attic, roof, mezzanine or platform in which a water heater is installed is more than eight (8) feet (2438 mm) above the ground or floor level, it shall be made accessible by a stairway or permanent ladder fastened to the building.
Exception: A max 10 gallon water heater (or larger with approval) is capable of being accessed through a lay-in ceiling and a water heater is installed is not more than ten (10) feet (3048 mm) above the ground or floor level and may be reached with a portable ladder.
Whenever the mezzanine or platform is not adequately lighted or access to a receptacle outlet is not obtainable from the main level, lighting and a receptacle outlet shall be provided in accordance with Section 502.1.
Frisco Plumbing Code Tips:
Requirements for discharge pipe
The discharge piping serving a pressure relief valve, temperature relief valve or combination thereof shall:
5. Discharge to an indirect waste receptor or to the outdoors. When discharging outside teh building, the point of discharge shall be with the end of the pip six (6) inches (152 mm) above the ground and pointing downward.
Location of shutoff valves
Shutoff valves shall be installed in the following locations:
2. On the water supply pipe to each sillcock when subject to freezing.
Hot water supply system
Where Required. In residential occupancies, hot water shall be supplied to all plumbing fixtures and equipment utilized for bathing, washing, culinary purposes, cleansing, laundry, or building maintenance. In nonresidential occupances, hot water shall be supplied for culinary purposes, cleansing, laundry, dishwashing, or building maintenance purposes. In non-residential occupancies, tempered water shall be supplied for bathing and hand washing purposes.
Pipe insulation. For automatic-circulating hot water and heat-traced system, piping shall be insulated with not less than one (1) inch (25 mm) of insulation having a conductivity not exceeding 0.27 Btu per inch/h ft² °F (1.53 W per 25 mm/m2 K). All other hot water systems shall be insulated with a minimum of 0.38 inch (9.5 mm) of insulating material.
Very satisfied with the service and the staff were very professional and friendly! They got the job done with quality.
Sam& Gary are a wonderful team👍
Tobey and Chris did a fantastic job replacing our hot water heater. They explained everything they would be doing and then executed a remarkably clean install. Their attention to detail is second to none. Tobey and Chris have my highest possible recommendation!
Toby Resolved my plumbing issue around my timeline and was able to get everything fixed and working. Would recommend.
Toby was great- he showed up when he said he would, did great work, and was friendly throughout the process.
Sam and Toby as a team are fabulous. Their fixes are really professional and granted service Thanks for saving my weekend wirh my family
Excellent service. Fast - informative and professional.
Toby and apprentice was super friendly and fixed gas leaks right the first time even though we found 3 more after testing the original leak. 1 leak was found with faulty valve in attic. Thanks so much fellas. Long live the cheese burger!!!
Very friendly, knowledgeable and provided good service.
I can always count on Toby and crew to get here in time, fix my problems, and explain the issues.
I've had several plumbing companies I've experienced in the past, I was always a little nervous....but Imperial has been simply amazing. They are highly professional and prompt. I wont use anyone else. Give them a shout and tell them Will sent you.
Called 30 min before and arrived promptly. Took their shoes off. Explained the problem and made the replacements. Will call the next time we have a plumbing problem.
I have used Imperial plumbing several times. Toby is very professional and fair in his pricing.
Toby was amazing, helping me to workaround the problem and fix it faster as he could. Imperial plumbing rocks!
Always goes above and beyond in providing excellent service.....have used many times always with excellent results,on time,courteous,reasonably priced
Everything went perfect. Quick service and very helpful will post-service information.
Toby came to the house quickly, he and his crew were very pleasant, knowledgeable, very hardworking and unintrusive. Our job took extra time, but was billed quoted amount. Inspection of work showed mastery of job and pride in finished product. Highly satisfied.