Need a Handyman in Tulsa to Install a Hot Water Heater and bring up to spec.

[OliverKlohzoff]

Anybody out there in Tulsa that is a competent handyman that can install a hot water heater? The current installation is in the garage, on the ground in a hot water heater closet. I understand current city regulations require hot water heaters to be 18" off the ground. This doesn't seem like that hard of job and I don't feel like getting raped by a plumbing company. Surely there's somebody out there needing side jobs or some extra side money. Must be competent with this kind of stuff. I'm located in SE Tulsa.

 

[mr ed]

how old is the hwh?
if less than 5 years its probably one with the fuel vapor sensor and doesn't need elevated.
or is it ancient ?

 

[udiablo]

Don't think it's just a "city regulations" thing.

Pretty sure it's required by the State Plumbing Code, also requires a licensed plumber to make changes to your potable water piping (raising it higher off the floor, etc.).

Plus, if it's a natural gas or propane hot water heater, some changes will be needed to the gas piping to raise that thing off the floor (State Code would also require a Gas Fitter's license).

As I recall, the intent of raising gas-fired hot water heaters off the floor was to minimize the possibility of fire/explosion in garages.

 

[OliverKlohzoff]

how old is the hwh?
if less than 5 years its probably one with the fuel vapor sensor and doesn't need elevated.
or is it ancient ?

It's ancient. I remember me and my dad installing it in 1989 when I bought the house. Also, it's natural gas heated.

 

[twoguns?]

Don't think it's just a "city regulations" thing.

Pretty sure it's required by the State Plumbing Code, also requires a licensed plumber to make changes to your potable water piping (raising it higher off the floor, etc.).

Plus, if it's a natural gas or propane hot water heater, some changes will be needed to the gas piping to raise that thing off the floor (State Code would also require a Gas Fitter's license).

As I recall, the intent of raising gas-fired hot water heaters off the floor was to minimize the possibility of fire/explosion in garages.

....THIS.....Dont forget the inspection....insurance might not pay if there is damaged caused by it
Know any Cheap gunsmith's

 

[dowmace]

Pm me if your still needing somebody. I'm more than competent with plumbing and general construction.

 

[Honeybee]

Know any Cheap gunsmith's

Good ones but not cheap ones.

 

[twoguns?]

Good ones but not cheap ones.

Thank You...

 

[twoguns?]

Pm me if your still needing somebody. I'm more than competent with plumbing and general construction.

But....do you have a license to install said equiptment / with inspection?

 

[dowmace]

But....do you have a license to install said equiptment / with inspection?

I can help the homeowner install the equipment and he can get a homeowners inspection. I'm more than willing to help a fellow osa'er out for the fee of a case of beer.

He does not need a licensed professional if he does the work himself or with the help of friends. Unless plumbing is different in Tulsa county than electrical. Before I was licensed in electrical I had numerous friends that pulled their own permits and inspections during 2007's ice storm to repair their destroyed electrical service.