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A water heater is anchored to 2 x 4 wood blocking that is attached to the wall studs.
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An indoor water heater should be secured to the wall’s studs to prevent it from moving or tipping over in the event of an earthquake
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Use plumbers metal strapping, wood blocking, and shelving brackets to secure a water heater in a corner to prevent tipping during an earthquake.
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Use strapping, wood blocking, and shelving brackets to secure a water heater to a straight wall to prevent tipping during an earthquake.
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Wrong - An unbraced water heater in this home fell during an earthquake; the resulting fire destroyed the home.
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Wrong – This water heater was not braced; it fell during an earthquake and ruptured the gas line causing a house fire.