What it is: The water heater temperature and pressure relief valve lacks a proper discharge pipe.
Why it matters
Without a correct discharge pipe, a relief event can scald occupants or spray hot water unsafely.
Why it's common in Bloomington
A frequent defect on older water heaters in Bloomington utility rooms and closets.
Signs to watch for
- no pipe on the TPR valve
- discharge pipe pointed upward
- pipe terminating too high above the floor
What we check during the inspection
The inspector checks the TPR valve for a correctly routed discharge pipe.
How it's typically corrected
A plumber installs a properly sized and routed TPR discharge pipe.
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