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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
St. Lucie County Building Department Important Update
{ Tankless Water Heaters
The St Lucie County Building Department wants to make owners, plumbing contractors and
electrical contractors aware of an important change to the permitting process of a changeout
from a standard storage type water heater to a tankless model. When an electric storage type
water heater is being changed to a tankless type heater, additional information is needed.
These devices may impact the electrical system serving the building or neighborhood in a
substantial way. These appliances impose a substantial load on the electrical system. The
electric utility providers are in the position of understanding the flow of electricity and knowing
of the system that is currently in place can handle these loads. Before a permit to install other
than small, single point of use, less than 3,000 watt tankless water heater units can be issued,
the County will require authorization from the providing electric utility. St Lucie County has
been in contact with Florida Power and Light and Fort Pierce Utilities Authority to discuss the
impact of these appliances on the electrical grid. The utilities are aware that requests for
approval of a tankless heater will be forthcoming and is necessary for the issuance of the
permit. By obtaining this approval, you and the electrical grid will be protected. Thank you for
your understanding and compliance with this request. For additional information, please
contact your electric supplier.
This requirement does not apply to gas fired tankless heaters