OK,

Hoping people from CA use the "New Posts" button to view posts.

I just had a call from someone who wanted to know if brackets are acceptable for water heater strapping. In this case, the water heater was attached with a bracket at the top of the tank and plumbers' tape around the base. The bracket in question is an adjustable "Y" shaped metal bracket that attaches to the inlet and outlet supply pipes at the top of the tank and is lag bolted to a single stud. The plumbers' tape was nicely bolted to two studs (instead of just nailed), but not in compliance with the Division of the State Architect.

I have been unable to find this type of bracket for sale (which would indicate to me that it does not meet current requirements). It also does not address attachment of the base of the tank. It would be necessary to provide a strap in order to conform with current requirements. I feel that they need to just get a new strap kit and have done with it.

Anyway, CA inspectors, what say you?

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