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Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Kentucky?
Kentucky code lists a new or replacement water heater as work requiring a plumbing permit.
READ ANSWER â Water HeatersWhy is my water heater relief valve dripping?
Code and manufacturer manuals agree: do not plug or cap relief-valve discharge.
READ ANSWER â Sewer SmellsCan a dry P-trap make my house smell like sewer gas?
Kentucky code defines traps around the liquid seal that blocks sewer gases.
READ ANSWER â TanklessHow often should a tankless water heater be maintained?
Manufacturer guidance points to regular maintenance, especially when mineral scale is a concern.
READ ANSWER â BasementsWhen does a basement floor drain need backwater protection?
Kentucky code addresses floor drains, traps, venting, access, and backwater valves.
READ ANSWER â MaterialsIs PVC allowed for drain, waste, and vent piping in Kentucky?
Kentucky code lists accepted DWV materials and labeling requirements.
READ ANSWER â EmergencyWhat should I do if I smell gas near a tankless water heater?
Manufacturer guidance says to leave, avoid switches and phones inside, and call from a safe place.
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