Imperial Plumbing • Family Owned • Licensed & Insured
License #M-38899 • Cash, and Check
Imperial Plumbing serves all of the city of Lewisville, Texas including the following zip codes: 75029, 75057, 75067, 75077.
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.
Lewisville 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:
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
Did a great job and everything was cleaned up and in working condition when they left. Very professional!
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!
They walked me through everything and explained the costs.
Professional, attentive, friendly, and informative.
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!
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!
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
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.
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
Toby and his team were great to work with. They worked fast and efficiently. They explained everything very well. Would use them again.
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.
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
I've used Toby with Imperial since day 1. Only plumber I ever use. Most honest guy you will find. Great work.
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
Honest and professional.