Description

In its latest Building Code update, MBIE published amendments to the compliance paths for clause G12 Water supplies. Among the changes, Acceptable Solution G12/AS1 was updated to clarify the requirements for the seismic restraint of storage water heaters.

The Building Code requires all building elements to be adequately supported against earthquake forces. In the case of storage water heaters, the objective is to prevent the storage tank from toppling, moving away from the wall or sliding along the wall during an earthquake.

This minimises damage due to movement and increases the chance of keeping the plumbing connections intact so building occupants can use the water following a seismic event.

Scope

This article includes:

• Restraints and fixings
• Strap locations