gas WH in garage closet | Terry Love Plumbing Advice & Remodel DIY & Professional Forum

Hi all,

I'm moving my gas-fired WH to a new dedicated closet off the garage - can it sit directly on the garage slab or should I build a platform? The old closet had one, but that was from 1989.
Does the door have to be weather sealed? It will have outside air supply ducting.

Best I can tell, all newer gas water heaters are FVIR and no longer have to be elevated above the garage floor.

I'm in a no-man's land/no AHJ area, but would like to avoid any issues with a home inspection when I...

gas WH in garage closet