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Continuing Education Unit
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Course Description
The challenge for plumbing design professionals is finding the right balance
between performance and efficiency in water heating systems.
A review of plumbing code requirements and insights into specification
considerations will be shared.
This course will identify types of water heating technologies with a focus on
Tankless Electric Water Heater (TEWH) function and design.
Learning Objectives
UPC
IPC
NEC
Codes &
IECC
Regulations
ANSI/ISEA
Code Bodies
Designated as an American The International Plumbing Code The National Electrical Code
National Standard, the Uniform (IPC) is a plumbing code and (NEC), or NFPA 70, is a
Plumbing Code (UPC) is a model standard which sets minimum regionally adoptable standard
code developed by the requirements for plumbing for the safe installation of
International Association of systems in their design and electrical wiring and equipment
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials function, and which sets out rules in the United States. It is part of
(IAPMO) to govern the installation for the acceptances of new the National Fire Codes series
and inspection of plumbing systems plumbing-related technologies. published by the National Fire
as a means of promoting the Protection Association (NFPA),
public's health, safety and welfare. a private trade association
Code Bodies
The International Energy Conservation Code American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
(IECC) is a building code created by the Codes. ANSI codes are standardized
International Code Council in 2000. It is a model numeric or alphabetic codes issued by the
code adopted by many states and municipal ANSI to ensure uniform identification of
governments in the United States to establish geographic entities through all federal
minimum design and construction requirements government agencies
for energy efficiency.
Source: https://sfwater.org/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=5609
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Temperature Control
Impacts on Handwashing
Source: https://up.codes/s/service-water-heating-mandatory
It has a proven track The IECC and its The IECC is specifically Revised on a 3-year
record addressing the predecessors have a correlated to work with cycle through ICC's
design of energy- tradition of innovation International Code highly respected
efficient building while protecting the Council’s (ICC) family consensus code
envelopes and health and safety of of codes. development process
installation of energy- the public. that draws upon the
efficient systems. expertise of hundreds of
plumbing, building, and
safety experts from
across North America.
The flow rate through 1/4 inch piping shall not be greater
than 0.5 GPM. The flow rate through 5/16 inch piping
shall not be greater than 1 GPM. The flow rate through
3/8 inch piping shall be not greater than 1.5 GPM.
Source: https://up.codes/s/service-water-heating-mandatory
Source: https://up.codes/s/service-water-heating-mandatory
Recirculation loop
ANSI/ISEA Z358.1
One of the most The American National Standards Institute ANSI Z358.1
important standards in requirement for tepid water is 60 °F – 100 °F for Emergency
the industry today Eye/Face and Drench Showers. This requirement is a
direct response to reduce employers’ liability and
increase employee safety. The problem with untempered
water is that the minimum recommendation of 15 minutes
to flush hazardous chemicals from contaminated parts of
the body is often not met because incoming water
temperature can be as low as 35 °F. This condition can
cause hypothermia and discourage proper flushing of
contaminates.
On-Demand System
Compact footprint
Energy efficient
1-pipe system
Precise temperature control
Quick time to temperature
No mixing valve required (unless
dictated by local code)
Why it Matters
Department of Energy
Consider options that
support sustainability
Consumer
125 feet of ¾" pipe = 3.14 gal
Experience
Waiting for hot water 10 x per day = 31 gal
1 year = 11,461 gal
25 M homes = 300 B gal/yr
Water Heating
Technologies
NAECA 3
Residential Changes
Residential Impact
Commercial Impact
Water Heating
Technologies
CONTINUED
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Source: https://www.energystar.gov/products/water_heaters/water_heater_solar/how_it_works
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A Side-by-Side Comparison
Readily available
Tank Large and inefficient
Wide selection
Desired results
Lower operating costs
Healthy and comfortable
Conserve energy and water
Reduce waste to landfills
Environmental stewardship
TEWHs that are certified by AHRI to
LEED efficiency standards (≥99%),
help earn a 2-point credit (12 kW
and under)
TEWH Advantages
TEWH Attributes
TEWH Savings
Money
Water
Energy
Space
Did We Mention
VENTING
Sizing Guidelines
Remember what we
talked about earlier
• Lead-free
codes • Single and multi-lavatory
applications
No T&P Valve
Did You Know UL 499 covers instantaneous heaters,
strap-on-type heaters, heaters for
UL 499 | Edition sink or water-cooler mounting, and
14, Section 30 other water heaters not covered
under Household Water Heaters,
Storage Tank, Commercial Storage
Tank and Booster Water Heaters or
Immersion Water Heaters.
Remember what we
talked about earlier International Plumbing Code (IPC)
Misunderstandings vs Reality
TANKLESS ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS
$9,400.00
insulation thickness (in) 1 1 1 1 1
temp of hot water (°F) 120 120 120 120 120
ambient air temp (°F) 70 70 70 70 70
change in temp (°F) 50 50 50 50 50
Based on calculations at right thermal conductivity of copper pipe (Btu-ft/hr*ft2*°F) 223 223 223 223 223
thermal conductivity of Polyurethane insulation (W/ (m*K) 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03
Resistance of insulation "Rb" (hr-ft-°F/Btu) 10.92 10.92 10.92 10.92 10.92
Resultant Resistance 10.92 10.92 10.92 10.92 10.92
Account for lagging 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.10
Adjusted resultant resistance 12.01 12.01 12.01 12.01 12.01
Q (Btu/hr) 5230.49 5230.49 5230.49 5230.49 5230.49
Heat Loss Q (kW) 1.53 1.53 1.53 1.53 1.53
Heat Loss Q (Btu/hr) 5,230 5,230 5,230 5,230 5,230
electricity cost kW-hr ($) $0.140 $0.140 $0.140 $0.140 $0.140
Time (hr/yr) 8760 8760 8760 8760 8760
Cost to hold loop at temperature for 1 year $1,880 $1,880 $1,880 $1,880 $1,880
$/ month $156.67 $156.67 $156.67 $156.67 $156.67
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Remember what we
talked about earlier
Recirculation loop
In Summary
SAVES SPACE
SAVES ENERGY
SAVES WATER
Which Technology
All of Them
Questions
Continuing Education Unit
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