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OPSC Statewide Code Interpretation:

Water Heater Seismic Strapping

Section 507.1 of the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC) requires water heaters to be anchored or strapped in seismic categories C, D, E and F. However, this section does not provide minimum standards for anchoring or strapping methods or materials. An interpretive ruling dated August 12, 2005, regarding seismic strapping materials or methods was inadvertently rescinded October 1, 2014 and is now reposted.

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