Code Compliance & Safety
Scald Protection
Plumbing issues you are facing:
- Water from taps can reach dangerously high temperatures
- Children or elderly family members at risk of burns
- Shower temperature difficult to control safely
- Water heater set above 120°F with no tempering
- Building codes require anti-scald protection for new work
- Previous scalding incident or near-miss
- Want to prevent accidental burns during bathing
- Daycare or rental property requiring safety upgrades
What D&H PLUMBERS fixes:
- Test water temperature at fixtures throughout home
- Adjust water heater thermostat to safe setting (typically 120°F)
- Install thermostatic mixing valves at water heater for whole-home protection
- Add point-of-use tempering valves at high-risk fixtures
- Upgrade shower valves to pressure-balanced or thermostatic types
- Verify anti-scald devices functioning correctly on existing fixtures
- Set maximum temperature limits on adjustable valves
- Educate homeowners on safe temperature settings
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