Health & Saf. Code, § 19213 · Article 8. Water Heater Strapping and Installation
Health & Saf. Code, § 19213
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
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.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 581, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2004.
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