I think he needs to give you more detail. Either piece of equipment gas or are both electric ? Water heater instantaneous or storage type ?: nameplate data ?? All that affects the answer.
If you understood the reference don gave you, you would know why individual ratings are important.
I might add that, as mentioned, cord & plug connections for storage type water heaters is not allowed.
I enjoyed my days without 30+ posts sting threads so I'm out !!!!!
110.3(B).I am not aware of this. Storage type water heater cord and plug not allowed. Where is this at?
Then don’t worry about it. It’s his license..Engineer shows it… …on the plans and got his stamp on it
Remember I am just plans reviewer I am not the designer or the engineer of this project
110.3(B).