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Imperial Plumbing • Family Owned • Licensed & Insured

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Whether you're looking to upgrade or in need of a replacement, we sell and recommend Bradford White water heaters and Delta faucets.

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Lewisville, Texas

Imperial Plumbing serves all of the city of Lewisville, Texas including the following zip codes: 75029, 75057, 75067, 75077.

Water Heater Installation Requirements Info:

  • Phone Number for Building Inspections Division: 972.219.3470
  • 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.

Lewisville Plumbing Code Tips:

  • Uses the 2012 edition of the International Plumbing Code.
  • Link to applicable codes: https://www.municode.com/library/tx/lewisville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH4BUBURE_ARTIVPLST
  • 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 19 rating(s)

5 Star Rating
Overall Experience 5 / 5

Great

Toby and his assistant were personable and professional. They exhibited a high level of skill and accomplishment. I am very pleased with their work. I would seek their services in the future. Thanks to Imperial Plumbing! Liam

5 Star Rating
Overall Experience 5 / 5

Excellent Service

Did a great job and everything was cleaned up and in working condition when they left. Very professional!

5 Star Rating
Overall Experience 5 / 5

Great service!

This is my second time to use Imperial Plumbing and they have been helpful and accommodating both times. Incredible to find a plumber that gave same day service...even on a Monday. Toby and his crew are fast, friendly and do a fabulous job!

5 Star Rating
Overall Experience 5 / 5

Great job

They walked me through everything and explained the costs.

5 Star Rating
Overall Experience 5 / 5

Great Service

Professional, attentive, friendly, and informative.

5 Star Rating
Overall Experience 5 / 5

Excellent service, very professional & reasonable pricing!

Toby and his team came highly recommended to us and we now recommend them the same! They were very professional, awesome, did a great job and the pricing was very reasonable. We'll definitely keep their info in our back pocket ;). We highly recommend them!

5 Star Rating
Overall Experience 5 / 5

Great service

Great experience! Fast diagnosis and repair. Very friendly and detailed, explained and showed everything to me to make sure I was happy with everything. Very good experience overall!

5 Star Rating
Overall Experience 5 / 5

Friendly service

The guys came out and installed a shower valve. They were on time, friendly, and professional. The y cleaned the work space afterwards and tested the shower line before leaving. I highly recommend Imperial Plumbing

5 Star Rating
Overall Experience 5 / 5

Front leak

5 Star Rating
Overall Experience 5 / 5

Very professional, excellent service, and peace of mind

Toby and Sam came out and spent the day fixing an issue with the sewer line. They showed me what they were doing every step of the way and explained why they were doing it. They were both very professional and left me with nothing but piece of mind that the job was done correctly and at a fair price.

5 Star Rating
Overall Experience 5 / 5

Watery lawn

Valve outside and pipe under ground leaking Toby explained my situation in detail and drew up a plan of action for a later date both ( sorry can’t remember the other technician ) very detailed and professional

5 Star Rating
Overall Experience 5 / 5

Great Work

Toby and his team were great to work with. They worked fast and efficiently. They explained everything very well. Would use them again.

5 Star Rating
Overall Experience 5 / 5

Quick, friendly, great service!

5 Star Rating
Overall Experience 5 / 5

Toby to the rescue

I have used Toby and Imperial Plumbing in the past and his service has been nothing but stellar! He is prompt, courteous and gets the issue fixed as fast as he can.

5 Star Rating
Overall Experience 5 / 5

Toby’s review

Toby was here when he said he would be, called when on his way, was very polite and professional, a pleasure to have in our home

5 Star Rating
Overall Experience 5 / 5

Great Service!

I've used Toby with Imperial since day 1. Only plumber I ever use. Most honest guy you will find. Great work.

4 Star Rating
Overall Experience 4 / 5

Did a great job, professionally handled

5 Star Rating
Overall Experience 5 / 5

Excellent Service!

Professional, reliable, and affordable! Toby was a great communicator throughout the entire process, and made very efficient use of his time while on the job. He’s at the top of my list of preferred plumbing contractors & I’ll definitely refer him to family, friends, & clients. Liz Snowden, Realtor

5 Star Rating
Overall Experience 5 / 5

Great service.

Honest and professional.