Gas HWS installation regs - WA

[herewego]

Hi,
We've just inspected our new build to find the gas storage hot water system to be in, what looks like, a really silly position. We asked for it to be moved but were told that it was there due to strict regulations regarding ventilation of the unit and position of the exhaust away from windows.

Can someone tell me where to find the regulations regarding this for WA?

Or is there a plumber who can tell me? Even better!!

FWIW the heater is located to the right of the pipes protruding from the wall in the photo attached. We want to put it on the left of the pipes, further from the window than is currently the case, but closer to the corner of the house.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Tools]

There are regs covering distances from different forms of structure, windows etc. From an internal corner it is 300mm.

Tools

 

[Scott No Mates]

Rules are in the BCA or might be found on the manufacturers website as well.

 

[tj22]

what type of unit is it? is it solar as in it'll have a booster on it? or is it just a storage unit?

 

[westminster]

The list of rules is about an arm long.

Must be well ventilated, xx below windows, not where it can be damaged by passing vehicles, not too far from areas that need the water etc.

Most likely in this case the reason why it can't go closer to the corner is the ventilation one. Gas can congregate into the corner area easier than if it's on the wall 1m or so away.

 

[Aaron Sice]

must be 0.5m from an external corner, 0.3m from an internal corner.

must be 1.0m from any opening.

must be 1.0m from any possible flame source.