Section 19216 Of Article 8. Water Heater Strapping And Installation From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 13. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 8.

. At the point of sale, the retailer may provide the consumer with generic installation instructions with standard details approved by the Division of the State Architect. If provided, these generic instructions are intended to be provided to the consumer as a guide, and are not intended to supersede local codes. The retailer and manufacturer are deemed not to be liable for the generic instructions provided to consumers as long as these have been approved by the Division of the State Architect, as complying with the requirements of the model code in force on the date of approval.