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2017 California Code
Health and Safety Code - HSC
DIVISION 13 - HOUSING
PART 3 - MISCELLANEOUS
CHAPTER 2 - Earthquake Protection
ARTICLE 8 - Water Heater Strapping and Installation
Section 19213.
Universal Citation: CA Health & Safety Code § 19213 (2017)
19213.
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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