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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

§ 19217

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

The Public Utilities Commission shall direct the investor owned gas and electrical utilities, not later than January 1, 1991, to develop an educational program for bracing, anchoring, and strapping water heaters to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to earthquakes.

(Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 951, Sec. 1.)

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