Imperial Plumbing • Family Owned • Licensed & Insured
License #M-38899 • Cash, and Check
Imperial Plumbing serves all of the city of Denton, Texas including zip codes 76207, 76201, 76209, 76205.
Water Heater Installation Requirements Info:
Water Heaters installed in attics
Attics containing a water heater shall be provided with an opening and unobstructed passageway large enough to allow removal of the water heater. The passageway shall not be less than 30 inches (762 mm) high and 22 inches (559 mm) wide and not more than 20 feet (6096 mm) in length when measured along the centerline of the passageway from the opening to the water heater. The passageway shall have continuous solid flooring not less than 24 inches (610 mm) wide. A level service space at least 30 inches (762 mm) deep and 30 inches (762 mm) wide shall be present at the front or service side of the water heater. The clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm), or larger where such dimensions are not large enough to allow remooval of the water heater.
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.
Denton Plumbing Code Tips:
Requirements for discharge piping
The discharge piping serving a pressure relief valve, temperature relief valve or combination thereof shall:
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.
Location of shutoff valves
Shutoff valves shall be installed in the following locations:
Prompt and professional service.
Imperial Plumbing is not only professional, but thoughtful and thorough. You can count on Imperial Plumbing whether you have a small or large project.
Toby and Sam did a lot of work at our house, and they are very professional and friendly. I would recommend Imperial Plumbing for anyone needing quality service.
On time, polite, and efficient.
Excellent response time. Fixed my problem with excellent efficiency and expertise. Price was consistent with estimate.
Had an emergency, we had never worked together before, Toby and Sam were here within the hour! Done and dusted!! Great, personable, professionals. Even gave tips on what to do next. Will call again!
Pressure valve went bad and got job done on short notice. Very professional and friendly. They took time to put every thing back it was. I would recommend to anyone. Did a great job.
Fixed quickly and did a great job.
Great service very satisfied
You guys were informative and great
Fast, efficient service! I had originally scheduled the service for wed and they managed to fit me in a day sooner. They also answered every question I had and thoroughly explained what my hot water heater issue was and simple maintenance I can do for it. I would highly recommend!
These guys were quick, efficient, great with communicating what was wrong and what needed to be fixed. Will definitely be using them in the future.
Imperial Plumbing provided great service for a fair price. I found Toby to be very knowledgeable and did a great job of fixing my issue.
Toby and Sam were punctual and informative about different options to help fix my problem. He did not overcharge and actually could have given the fixes I needed and was overall very helpful.
Both Toby and Sam were very nice and professional, got the job done fast.
I was very pleased with the service we received yesterday, which included replacing fill valves in both toilets & clearing one chronically clogged sink. The price was reasonable, and included a volume discount for the multiple services we needed. Best of all were the several bits of education they gave us in regard to various water & sewer valves in and around the house...sometimes the free stuff is best! Thanks again.
Toby did a fantastic job! Professional and thorough, he walked me through every step of the process. I was unable to be present l, and he sent pictures to keep me in the loop. He went above and beyond for our family and I would recommend him for any plumbing needs.
Great group, communicated well through the water heater installation process.
Outstanding reps for the overall warranty process.
Fast and friendly service. Had 2 problems and they were resolved quickly.
Toby with Imperial Plumbing did a fantastic job. Service was prompt; he came out the day after the initial phone call. Toby was both efficient and effective. He answered all of my questions (I had a lot because I'm a new homebuyer) and walked me through some tips. I would absolutely hire Imperial Plumbing in the future if the need arrises.
Toby and Jeremy were terrific. Showed up when they said they would, did what they said they would do and then some. They know their stuff. Great guys.