Which of the following statements about a pressure relief valve in a building hot water system is false?
a. The valve may be installed anywhere in the hot water system close to the heater or tank
b. The valve discharge must NOT be directly connected to a drain or vent pipe
c. The valve is opened by pressure in the line surpassing a preset pressure set on the spring in the valve
d. The valve is automatically closed when the water line pressure drops below the spring pressure setting
e. The relief valve may be isolated from the vessel it serves by means of a gate valve, for the purposes of maintenance.
Answer: E
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