Fixtures & Water HeatersQuestion 178 of 360
Seismic straps for a water heater must be anchored to what?
a.The wall studs or structural framing
b.The finished drywall surface only
c.The flexible gas connector
d.The relief valve discharge pipe
Explanation
The straps must be secured into structural framing such as wall studs, not just the drywall, so they can resist the tank's weight during shaking. Anchoring to trim or piping would fail. Proper anchorage keeps water and gas lines intact after a quake.
Law Reference: 2022 California Plumbing Code (CPC) §507.2Practice all 360 questions free — no signup required.
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