Plano, Texas

Imperial Plumbing serves all of the city of Plano, Texas including the following zip codes: 75023, 75025, 75074, 75086, 75094, 75024, 75026, 75075, 75093.

Water Heater Installation Requirements Info:

• Phone Number for Building Inspections Division: 972.941.7140
• Link for the Water Heater Installation Requirements specific to the City of Plano: http://www.plano.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1641

• 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.

• Thermal expansion control

  An expansion tank or approved device shall be installed for the water heater with the addition of a pressure reducing valve or regulator creating a closed system.

Plano Plumbing Code Tips:

• Uses the 2012 edition of the International Plumbing Code.
• Link to applicable city codes: http://www.plano.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4932

• Requirements for discharge piping

  The discharge piping serving a pressure relief valve, temperature relief valve or combination thereof shall:

  1. Not be directly connected to the drainage system.
  2. Discharge through an air gap.
  3. Not be smaller than the diameter of the outlet of the valve served and shall discharge full size to the air gap.

  4. Serve a single relief device and shall not connect to piping serving any other relief device or equipment.

     Exception: Multiple relief devices may be installed to a single T & P discharge piping system when approved by the administrative authority and permitted by the manufactures installation instructions and installed according to those instructions.

  5. Discharge to an indirect waste receptor or to the outdoors. Where discharging to the outdoors in areas subject to freezing, discharge piping shall be first piped to an indirect waste receptor through an air gap located in a conditioned area.
  6. Discharge in a manner that does not cause personal injury or structural damage.
  7. Discharge to a termination point that is readily observable by the building occupants.
  8. Not be trapped.
  9. Be installed so as to flow by gravity.
  10. Not terminate less than 6 inches or more than 24 inches (152 mm) above grade nor more than 6 inches above the waste receptor.
  11. Not have a threaded connection at the end of such piping.
  12. Not have valves or tee fittings.
  13. Be constructed of those materials listed in Section 605.4 or materials tested, rated and approved for such use in accordance with ASME A112.4.1.

• Location of shutoff valves

  Shutoff valves shall be installed in the following locations:

  1. On the fixture supply to each plumbing fixture other than bathtubs and showers in one- and two-family residential occupancies, and other than in individual sleeping units that are provided with unit shutoff valves in hotels, motels, boarding houses and similar occupancies.
  2. On the water supply pipe to each appliance or mechanical equipment.

Customer Reviews

Average rating: out of 5 with 8 rating(s)

LF - Plano , TX

08/31/20

Overall Experience 5 / 5

Great in all aspects

Imperial Plumbing was excellent from the initial call to finish. Had to turn off our water main due to malfunctioning faucet handle. The showed up on time wearing PPE, fixed the issue timely with a great price all while being nothing but professional. We’ll definitely call them again if we have any future plumbing needs.

Amber - Plano , TX

12/17/19

Overall Experience 4 / 5

Great Service!

Had to get a new sink faucet replaced - both Toby and Sam were very hands on from checkpoint calls to thoroughly assessing the issue and even came earlier than expected for appointment time. Sam did a great and thorough job and was very knowledgeable and personable. I would definitely use them again and highly recommend them for any plumbing needs.

Stephanie - Plano , TX

11/28/19

Overall Experience 5 / 5

Great service.

Jw - Plano , TX

09/05/19

Overall Experience 5 / 5

Great service

Nor - Plano , TX

05/11/18

Overall Experience 4 / 5

Great customer service

Stapleton - Plano , TX

04/19/18

Overall Experience 5 / 5

Proactive and great follow through

Toby called me to let me know a part he needed to complete the job was out of stock and gave me the option to either reschedule or do 90% of the job as planned. I decided to move forward. The next day he was there with the missing part without any follow up from me. Great service!

Laura Davis - Plano , TX

08/02/17

Overall Experience 5 / 5

Friendly, competent, thorough service. Thanks so much.

Both service men were friendly, courteous, competent and thorough. Will call you again!

Jane - Plano , TX

05/17/17

Overall Experience 5 / 5

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Great service