Hot Water Heater
This inspectable item can have the following deficiencies:
- General Rust/Corrosion
- Inoperable Unit/Components
- Leaking Valves/Tanks/Pipes
- Misaligned Chimney/Ventilation System
- Missing Pressure Relief Valve
General Rust/Corrosion
Deficiency: The equipment or associated piping/ducting shows evidence of flaking, oxidation, discoloration, pitting, or crevices.
Level of Deficiency:
Level 1: You see superficial surface rust
Level 2: You see significant formations of metal oxides, flaking, discoloration, or a pit or crevice.
Level 3: Because of this condition, the equipment or piping does not function.
Inoperable Unit/Components
Deficiency: Hot water supply is not available, because the system or system components have malfunctioned.
Level of Deficiency:
Level 1: N/A
Level 2: N/A
Level 3: After running, water from the hot water taps is not warmer than room temperature.
Leaking Valves/Tanks/Pipes
Deficiency: You see water leaking from any hot water system component, including valve flanges, stems, bodies, domestic hot water tank, or its piping.
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Level of Deficiency:
Level 1: N/A
Level 2: N/A
Level 3: You see water leaking.
Misaligned Chimney/Ventilation System
Deficiency: The exhaust system on a gas fired or oil-fired unit is misaligned.
Level of Deficiency:
Level 1: N/A
Level 2: N/A
Level 3: You see any misalignment of an exhaust system on a gas fired or oil-fired unit that may cause improper or dangerous venting of gases.
Missing Pressure Relief Valve
Deficiency: The pressure relief valve on the unit water heating system is missing or does not extend to the floor.
Level of Deficiency:
Level 1: N/A
Level 2: N/A
Level 3: You see that the pressure relief valve on the unit water heating system is either missing or does not extend to the floor.