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Affected by 63I-1-219 on 7/1/2029

Effective 5/10/2016
19-2-107.7. Water heater regulations.
  • (1) As used in this section:
    • (a) "Natural gas-fired water heater" means a device that heats water by the combustion of natural gas to a thermostatically-controlled temperature not exceeding 210 degrees Fahrenheit for use external to the vessel at pressures not exceeding 160 pounds per square inch gauge.
    • (b) "Recreational vehicle" means a motor home, travel trailer, truck camper, or camping trailer, with or without motive power, designed for human habitation for recreational, emergency, or other occupancy.
  • (2) A person may not sell or purchase a natural gas-fired water heater that is manufactured after July 1, 2018 with the intent to install it in Utah if the natural gas-fired water heater exceeds the applicable nitrogen oxide emission rate limit set in Title 15A, State Construction and Fire Codes Act.
  • (3) A manufacturer in Utah shall display the model number and nitrogen oxide emission rate of a water heater complying with this section on:
    • (a) the shipping carton for the water heater; and
    • (b) the permanent rating plate of each water heater unit.
  • (4) This section does not apply to a water heater unit that:
    • (a) uses a fuel other than natural gas;
    • (b) is used in a recreational vehicle; or
    • (c) is manufactured in Utah for shipment and use outside of Utah.




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