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New regulations herald a step change in bathroom safety(17/08/2009)
Changes to Building Regulation Part G were laid before the House of Commons in a written ministerial statement on 13 May 2009. The changes to the regulations come into force on 1 October 2009. Building Regulation Part G now specifies that baths in new homes (including those created through change of use) incorporate measures to ensure that water is delivered at no more than 48ºC. The supporting guidance suggests the use of a thermostatic mixing valve to do this. MPs have welcomed the Gove... [more]
The installation of thermostatic mixing valves in new-build homes to become law in England and Wales(18/05/2009)
Every year, in the UK, around 20 people die as a result of dangerously hot bath water in their homes - a further 570 suffer serious scald injuries. Children, the young (especially the under 5s), elderly and infirm are particularly vulnerable. Hot bath water is the number one cause of severe scalding injuries among young children - and for scalds, the bath is the number one killer. Taking just seconds for a serious scald injury to occur, the young and the elderly are most at risk. Horrendous s... [more]
Bathroom Manufacturers Association clarifies legislation concerning mixing valves(18/03/2009)
When the law steps in to reduce the risk of accidents in the home it is generally welcomed by everyone. But sometimes the details of that law can be confusing. Sometimes the law in Scotland is different from that in England and Wales, and this adds to the confusion. And when the law, as in this case, treats the various items in the bathroom differently, then the confusion can multiply. The laws regarding the use of Mixing Valves (Mechanical or Thermostatic) may be an example of such confusi... [more]
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