Water Heater Strapping

[So Cal RealEstate]

Does this type of strapping qualify for FHA water heater strapping requirement?

 

[Pilgrum]

What strapping?
And what is the chance of getting your photos in right side up so we don't have to lay down or stand on our head to look at them?

 

[So Cal RealEstate]

What strapping?
And what is the chance of getting your photos in right side up so we don't have to lay down or stand on our head to look at them?

The guy is claiming the strapping on top meets requirements.

Slim to none on rotating the photos.

 

[Mountain Man]

FHA doesn't require strapping, must be some weird azz local building code thing, have never seen it before. In the south we follow ICC, install pressure relief tanks and double values to prevent a water heater from becoming a scud missile.

 

[Randolph Kinney]

Does this type of strapping qualify for FHA water heater strapping requirement?

It is the state code of California that calls for a double strap.

 

[CCAAMO]

The code is one on the top 3rd and one on the bottom 3rd

 

[Rlong]

Cause they fall over and roll around in the earthquake??

Bob in CO

 

[Mr Rex]

FHA doesn't require strapping, must be some weird azz local building code thing, have never seen it before. In the south we follow ICC, install pressure relief tanks and double values to prevent a water heater from becoming a scud missile.

They do if it is required locally:



Water Heaters
Chapter 1
Appraisal & Property Requirements
Page 1-27

Requirements:

1. All water heaters must have a non-adjustable temperature and pressure-relief valve.

2. The water heater must comply with local building codes regardless of its location.

3. Rental water heaters are not acceptable.

 

[Don Clark]

FHA doesn't require strapping, must be some weird azz local building code thing, have never seen it before. In the south we follow ICC, install pressure relief tanks and double values to prevent a water heater from becoming a scud missile.

In case you haven't heard, California has earthquakes. I grew up there. Been through a few.

 

[residentialguy]

I was there for the Northridge quake. Fun ride! :new_multi: