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Most Bay Area cities enforce the guidelines for water heater bracing developed by the Division of the State Architect. Here is that standard in pdf format: Water Heater Bracing.
Information regarding asbestos in pdf format: A Consumer Guide to Asbestos (from the California Contractors Licensing Board).
A Guide to Indoor Air Quality (pdf from the EPA).
While we do not at this time do any specialized testing for mold spores, conditions that can promote mold growth are looked for and reported on. For more information regarding what causes mold and how to remediate a mold condition, here is the EPA pamphlet: A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home.