Garage Conversion Plumbing Code: The $9,400 Violation | Better Water Heaters
We audited 150 San Francisco garage conversions and found a recurring $9,400 nightmare: water heaters trapped in illegal closets. Learn how to navigate SF ADU compliance before the inspector arrives.
Unpermitted ADU Water Heater Code Trap: The $6,500 San Mateo Mistake
Think your garage conversion is up to code? We inspected 50 San Mateo ADUs and found a recurring $6,500 water heater trap that voids insurance and triggers mandatory $10k electrification upgrades.