{"id":215,"date":"2025-11-01T01:24:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T01:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdmhomeinspect.com\/?p=215"},"modified":"2025-12-01T03:31:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T03:31:30","slug":"seismic-strapping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sdmhomeinspect.com\/?p=215","title":{"rendered":"Seismic Strapping"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"215\" class=\"elementor elementor-215\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-531a94ab e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"531a94ab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-555322e3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"555322e3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53efb033 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"53efb033\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Seismic Strapping<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3be7da2c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3be7da2c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d6127c6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2d6127c6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1232675 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1232675\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b5383ef e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2b5383ef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e9ee415 elementor-tablet-align-center elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"2e9ee415\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-magnifying-glass-search\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Understanding Your Home<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-168cb746 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"168cb746\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper text_left   ekit_heading_tablet-text_center   ekit_heading_mobile-\"><h2 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title \">How Earthquakes Can Cause Water Heater Damage  <span><span>Strap for Safety<\/span><\/span> <\/h2><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f0f784a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f0f784a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"365\">Earthquakes don\u2019t need to be large to damage a water heater. Even moderate shaking can shift an unbraced tank, creating serious hazards:<\/p><h3 data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"401\"><strong data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"401\">1. Tipping or Falling Over<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"506\">Water heaters are tall, heavy, and top-weighted. During shaking, an unstrapped unit can topple, causing:<\/p><ul data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"624\"><li data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"529\"><p data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"529\">Broken water lines<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"566\"><p data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"566\">Gas line disconnections or leaks<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"602\"><p data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"602\">Ruptured electrical connections<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"624\"><p data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"624\">Property flooding<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"668\"><strong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"668\">2. Gas Line Ruptures and Fire Risk<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"765\">A falling or shifting gas water heater can snap or loosen the gas supply line. This can lead to:<\/p><ul data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"855\"><li data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"795\"><p data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"795\">Gas leaks inside the home<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"855\"><p data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"855\">Fire or explosion risk if an ignition source is present<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"899\"><strong data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"899\">3. Broken Water Pipes and Flooding<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"1068\">Movement of the tank often breaks rigid copper or PVC water lines. A single break can release dozens of gallons from the tank plus continuous flow from the supply line.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1098\"><strong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1098\">4. Structural Damage<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1217\">If a water heater topples, it may damage walls, floors, or the platform it sits on\u2014especially in garages or basements.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1267\"><strong data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1267\">5. Loss of Hot Water During an Emergency<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1342\">After a major quake, having a functional water heater is valuable because:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1476\"><li data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1413\"><p data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1413\">It provides emergency drinking water (if the lines remain intact).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1476\"><p data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1476\">It supports sanitation needs when utility services are down.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1481\" \/><h2 data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1534\"><strong data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1534\">Why Strapping Matters<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1647\">Seismic safety straps secure the tank to wall studs, preventing tipping and limiting movement. Proper strapping:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1819\"><li data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1674\"><p data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1674\">Keeps the tank upright<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1719\"><p data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1719\">Protects water and gas lines from stress<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1761\"><p data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1761\">Reduces fire, flood, and injury risks<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1819\"><p data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1819\">Helps meet building code requirements in many regions<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43f22b2c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"43f22b2c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62186d5c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"62186d5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sdmhomeinspect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WaterHeaterStrapping-409x1024-1.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"WaterHeaterStrapping-409x1024\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MjI2LCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczpcL1wvc2RtaG9tZWluc3BlY3QuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDI1XC8xMVwvV2F0ZXJIZWF0ZXJTdHJhcHBpbmctNDA5eDEwMjQtMS5qcGcifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"409\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sdmhomeinspect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WaterHeaterStrapping-409x1024-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-226\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sdmhomeinspect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WaterHeaterStrapping-409x1024-1.jpg 409w, https:\/\/sdmhomeinspect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WaterHeaterStrapping-409x1024-1-120x300.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-729e2d54 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"729e2d54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper text_left   ekit_heading_tablet-text_center   ekit_heading_mobile-\"><h2 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title \"><span><span>why choose<\/span><\/span> Fluefix Chimney Services<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28865095 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28865095\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With over a decade of specialized service, we combine NFPA-compliant methods with cutting-edge inspection technology to deliver unmatched chimney safety.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f7ee0d1 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"4f7ee0d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper text_left   ekit_heading_tablet-text_center   ekit_heading_mobile-\"><h2 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title \"><span><span>frequently<\/span><\/span> asked question<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49dd4adb elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49dd4adb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Nulla elementum odio vitae velit aliquet molestie. Vestibulum ante ipsum primis in faucibus orci luctus et ultrices posuere cubilia curae; Curabitur ut eros sit amet tortor imperdiet aliquam et sed tortor.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-786cb361 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"786cb361\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2020\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2020\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What chimney services do you offer? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2020\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a8870e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3a8870e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b68c3b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b68c3b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We specialize in:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li>\n<p ><strong>Cleaning:<\/strong>\u00a0Complete creosote removal (NFPA 211 standard)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p ><strong>Inspections:<\/strong>\u00a0Level 1-3 with CCTV camera scans<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p ><strong>Repairs:<\/strong>\u00a0Flue liners, caps, crowns, and masonry<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p><strong>Emergency:<\/strong>\u00a024\/7 service for smoke backflow or leaks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2021\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2021\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How often should I clean my chimney? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2021\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1301d9b8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1301d9b8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0d55f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0d55f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>*&#8221;Annually for wood-burning fireplaces, every 2 years for gas. Homes with frequent use may need biannual cleaning.&#8221;*<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2022\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2022\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do you offer warranties? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2022\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b5e42a7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3b5e42a7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29a8c37f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"29a8c37f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u2705\u00a0<strong>10-year warranty<\/strong>\u00a0on stainless steel liners<br \/>\u2705\u00a0<strong>1-year guarantee<\/strong>\u00a0on all repairs<br \/>\u2705\u00a0<strong>Free re-inspection<\/strong>\u00a0within 6 months<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2023\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2023\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can you fix a smoking chimney? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2023\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e2fc73e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7e2fc73e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b60fd62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b60fd62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>&#8220;Yes! 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