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DIVISION 13. HOUSING 17000-19997›PART 3. MISCELLANEOUS 19000-19892›CHAPTER 2. Earthquake Protection 19100-19217›ARTICLE 8. Water Heater Strapping and Installation 19210-19217

§ 19213

California Health and Safety Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

Manufacturers shall add language to their instruction label on the front of the water heater that discloses the danger of falling or horizontal displacement due to an earthquake. The label shall contain the following language:

WARNING: THIS WATER HEATER MUST BE BRACED, ANCHORED, OR STRAPPED TO AVOID FALLING OR MOVING DURING AN EARTHQUAKE. SEE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORRECT INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.

(Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 581, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2004.)

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