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Board discusses electric-ready heat-pump water-heater space requirements; proposal withdrawn pending more research
Summary
A proposal to add a prescriptive electric-ready closet-size requirement for future heat-pump water heaters drew concerns for multifamily and finished-basement layouts; the sponsor withdrew the proposal for further research and alignment with existing code practice.
The board discussed a proposal to require dedicated physical space and clearances for future heat-pump water heaters in electric-ready designs. Jess (Presenter) summarized the intent: clarify that electric-ready construction should include adequate room for a heat-pump water heater plus the best-practice clearances so an owner could swap in a heat-pump unit later without major retrofit.
Multiple board members and local code officials raised concerns. Tim (Board…
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