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Scalding in the bathroom - new laws help prevent it

Published: 09 October, 2009

Scalding, through the use of uncontrolled hot water, is an accident which can ruin lives.

Its devastating effect on the skin can be irreversible and lifelong scarring and disfiguration can result. In fact, almost 600 accidents and an alarming 30 deaths a year result from scalding accidents. You don't normally expect such terrible results from using a bathroom. Fortunately, scalding has come under the scrutiny of our legislators and from this month new laws will help prevent it.

Bathroom retailers need to be up to speed with the law's requirements which are contained within Building Regulations Revised Part G. It is expected that new products will be developed and new markets will be opened up as a result of the new regs. Those retailers who know the new rules will be way ahead of those who don't.

From 6 April 2010 all newly built or substantially refurbished bathrooms must be fitted with a Thermostatic Mixing Valve designed specifically to limit the temperature of hot water.

An excellent new publication from the BMA provides an in-depth and informative guide to the Thermostatic Mixing Valve. The guide is a valuable resource and goes into great detail about the product; what it is and where it is used.

The very readable text and excellent images bring home the importance of the TMV. The guide is available for purchase and download from the BMA's website at www.bathroom-academy.co.uk/guides2.asp.

Get to know the TMV. It saves lives.

For further information, please contact BMA on 01782 747123, visit www.bathroom-association.org or email info@bathroom-association.org.uk