More On The Way . Since heavy objects such as stoves are actually more likely to move during strong ground shaking than lighter objects, they pose more hazards.
Some fire codes dictate that stoves be unsupported on all four sides.
As a result, they are more vulnerable to sliding or overturning during an earthquake. To reduce fire potential following a shaker, anchor the stove to the floor and make sure stove-pipe sections are secured. It's important that the seismic anchors or braces do not conduct heat from the stove. Units resting on a cement slab on grade can be anchored directly to the concrete. Stovepipes should be anchored to the flue exit, and each of the stove-pipe segments should be secured together.