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October 21, 2009
Wood Floor under Water Heater?
Is it a code violation, or a fire hazard, to have hardwood flooring underneath the boiler? I'm installing wood floors and have reached the water heater. I don't know if I should continue underneath it (and the metal stand it rests on) or stop at the edge. Thanks.
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I'd love photos of when you're installing hardwood under the boiler (or even the w/h)...will you use jacks?
Posted by: cmu at October 21, 2009 10:28 AM
If it's in your living space as opposed to the basement, you really should put in a pan that would contain any leakage along with a water detector that will shut it off if there ever is a leak.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 21, 2009 10:32 AM
It is both a fire hazard and a violation. The best thing to do is to place the boiler on a raised concrete slab. Ed Kopel Architects
Posted by: edkopel at October 21, 2009 11:08 AM
Sorry for the confusion--I meant water heater, not boiler (unless the terms are interchangeable?) It's the round water heater.
Posted by: jo_nyc at October 21, 2009 11:27 AM
No stock answer. It depends on the appliance (boiler or water heater, terms are not interchangeable) and its approved proximity to combustible surfaces.
Look up the make and model and see what the manufacturer says.
Some water heaters and boilers are even made specifically for "closet installations."
Posted by: Master Plvmber at October 21, 2009 3:29 PM
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