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    File an Appeal, Variance, or Extension for Water Heater Installation

    If you are unable to meet state water heater installation requirements or need to make changes that go against the state safety standards, you must file an appeal or a request with L&I's Industrial Board.

    File a Water Heater Variance Request

    Petition Requirements

    This petition must be used exclusively for water heater installation appeal, variance or extension requests. All checks or money orders must be made payable to "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania."

    When submitting a petition, make sure you include one copy each of the following documents:

    • Water Heater Industrial Board Petition

    Fee Schedule

    • Variance/Appeals/Extension of Time Request: $388.81 (per building)
    • Expedited Review of petition: Additional $1,211.25 (per building)

    Contact Us

    If you have any questions or concerns with a Water Heater Installation Variance Petition, contact L&I's Industrial Board. Complete petition submission packages should be mailed to the Industrial Board.

    By phone

    If you have questions you can call the Industrial Board

    Call the Industrial Board

    By email

    If you have questions you can email the Industrial Board

    Email the Industrial Board

    Mail your final petition

    Mail your complete submission to: Department of Labor & Industry Industrial Board 651 Boas Street, Room 1622 Harrisburg, PA 17121

    Download the petition form