What it is: Water heaters past service life or missing a proper temperature/pressure-relief discharge.
Why it matters
An improper TPR setup is a scald and explosion safety defect; aged tanks leak.
Why it's common in Bloomington
A routine finding across all Bloomington housing eras.
Signs to watch for
- corrosion at fittings
- no discharge tube within 6" of the floor
- a tank over ~10–12 years old
What we check during the inspection
We record manufacture date, TPR configuration and signs of leakage.
How it's typically corrected
Correct the TPR discharge; plan replacement of aged tanks.
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