California Water Heater Strapping Code

It shall be unlawful for any person to install remove or replace or cause to be installed removed or replaced any water heater without first obtaining a permit from the authority having jurisdiction to do so.

California water heater strapping code. Section 19211 a notwithstanding section 19100 all new and replacement water heaters and all existing residential water heaters shall be braced anchored or strapped to resist falling or horizontal. The california water heater code is part of a larger statewide california plumbing code and has several very specific restrictions. Water heater is a water heater that was previously inspected and approved by the authority having jurisdiction. This brochure is intended to provide general information contact the building safety division for any questions or additional information.

California law includes many additional restrictions for a wide range of materials and trades meant to maximize safety. D for the purposes of subdivision a water heater means any standard water heater with a capacity of not more than 120 gallons for which a preengineered strapping kit is readily available. 01 01 2014 page 1 of 1 california plumbing code section 507 2 requires that all water heaters shall be supported and strapped to prevent movement during an earthquake. D for the purposes of subdivision a water heater means any standard water heater with a capacity of not more than 120 gallons for which a preengineered strapping kit is readily available.

E notwithstanding section 669 of the evidence code the failure of any person to comply with this section shall not create a presumption of a failure by that person to exercise due care. Water heater strapping requirements building division 5510 overland ave suite 110 san diego ca 92123 858 565 5920 888 336 7553 http www sdcpds org pds 701 rev. E notwithstanding section 669 of the evidence code the failure of any person to comply with this section shall not create a presumption of a failure by that person to exercise due care. The applicable subsection of health and safety code section 19211 a which addresses new replacement and existing water heaters is repeated here for clarity and reads as follows.

According to the newer code strapping shall be at points within the upper one third and lower one third of the water heater. To date this is all the plumbing code has to offer on the subject. P pc 2011 003 how to brace your water heater the state of california requires that all water heaters must be strapped to resist motion during an earthquake. Initially the water heater strap code says that water heater needs to be strapped so as be able to withstand displacement that can cause by earthquake.