Prevent scalding from tap water
- Abbreviation
- Prevent scalding from tap water
- Version
- 2nd edition
- Valid from
- 1/11/2024
- Information provider
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment,
- Information type
- Guidelines,
- Format
- Website,
Description
Information about hot water temperatures in taps, lowering the water temperature while balancing legionella risks and complying with Building Code requirements.
This guide is of interest to Homeowners, Master Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ, Building owners.
Scope
In this guide:
- Lowering the hot water temperature
- Minimising scalding risk
- Delivery temperature control
- Mitigation legionella risk
- When hot water delivery temperatures apply
- How to comply with Building Code requirements