On March 25, 2010, the Sac Metro Air District Board of Directors approved amendments to Rule 414 - Water Heaters, Boilers, and Process Heaters Rated Less Than 1,000,000 BTU Per Hour. These amendments establish lower NOx emission limits for water heaters sold and/or installed in Sacramento County. As of January 1, 2011, a person shall only distribute, offer for sale, sell, or install a water heater, boiler, or process heater with certified NOx and CO emissions less than or equal to Rule 414 limits.
| < 75,000 Btu/hr Mobile Home All Others
| 40 (55) 10 (15) | No Limit No Limit |
75,000 to < 400,000 Btu/hrPool/Spa All Others
| 40 (55) 14 (20) | No Limit No Limit |
400,000 to < 1million Btu/hrAll Types
| 14 (20) | 400 |
Anyone who sells offers for sale, supplies, or installs equipment not meeting the requirements of Rule 414 is subject to a Notice of Violation and penalties as specified in California Health and Safety Code Section 42402.
If you have any questions concerning these requirements, email compliance@airquality.org or call 279-207-1122 ext. 14.
