Enclosing a Propane Water Heater

By

rygobus

Check local codes. The local authority will sell you a permit. A closet may be built around a water heater but, there must be an allowance for combustion air for the burner. The local inspector may be able to tell you what is required. I think that I would talk to the propane company. They are the real experts to talk to. Good luck!

By

T&T Grandma

Contact your city housing inspector, or the utility which supplies your propane for exact instructions. I would say it has to be vented and plenty of space around it. A louvered door closet would be the closest thing to enclosure.

By

momofmanyinca

Ok maybe I should reword it. It's vented from the ceiling I just want to know can it be enclosed with drywall or paneling with a hing side to be able to get to it. I looked for that answer online and couldn't find it any where.Thanks

By

kffrmw88

All water heaters have to be vented!This is online.

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