wwhitney
Active Member
Sounds like a "chilling effect" of regulatory uncertainty. Even if they agree that the "no gas pipes" interpretation is wrong, if they are concerned that they may meet an AHJ who has that wrong interpretation, they may want to play it safe rather than set themselves up for a conflict/reeducation with the AHJ. Or they may have previously had such a problem.Latest Update: Thanks everyone for your feedback! Unfortunately, my Project Advisor has confirmed that the permitting team has made their decision and the gas pipes will need to be removed if I want to install the PW in the garage.
Anyway, sounds like the gas pipes need to be removed/covered/separated for the garage location. None of those options appeal to you? Full removal, partial removal and covering the rest with trim so it's in the wall, or building a closet to separate the PWs from the gas pipes, so they aren't in the same room.
Cheers, Wayne