The lower strap must be a minimum of 4 above the water heater control unit.
California law regarding water heater straps.
Producers of water heaters must offer clear instructions for installation with seismic straps to be included with each unit sold.
507 3 support of appliances.
In 1989 the state legislature established the following health and safety standards.
In 1989 the california state legislature set up the subsequent health and safety standards.
The code specifically requires that water heaters be strapped or anchored to resist horizontal displacement from earthquake motion.
Expansion tanks some systems are considered closed meaning the backflow is blocked.
The required clearances from a wall to the heater as stated on the unit nameplate are critical.
1 all water heaters sold in california shall be braced.
Every water heater sold in the state of california must be braced.
According to california law all new water heater installations must have these straps as well as all existing ones at the time of property sale.
At a minimum any water heater shall be secured in accordance with the california plumbing code or modifications made thereto by a city county or city and county pursuant to section 17958 5.
All water heaters must be strapped in at least two locations.
Earthquake straps areas prone to earthquakes and some that are not will require the water heater to be strapped in place to prevent damage during a quake.
2 manufacturers of water heaters must provide.