Hot water safety in bathrooms

Download Publication (pdf 525.98 KiB)

Authors Quinn, J., Bridge, C.
Published 23rd January 2018
Illustrators/Contributors Svegner, M.
Audience Consumers
ISBN 978-0-7334-3804-2
DOI 10.4227/169/5a85180055940

Hot water in the bathroom can be a hazard if the temperature is too high or too low. Water that is too hot can cause serious burn injuries, especially in the bath and shower.

The purpose of this factsheet is to assist people to have hot water at a safe temperature and to choose the best way to control that temperature in their bathrooms. There is also extra safety advice for people having a higher risk of burn injuries due to their age or disability. 

Table of Contents

• What temperature should hot water for the bathroom be?
• How can the temperature of hot water be controlled?
• Tempering Valves
• Thermostatic Mixing Valves
• Bathroom hot water safety - Checklist
• Where can I find more information?

Specialist Review Panel

Name	Organisation	Panel
Millikan, L.	icare	Guest Expert Panel
Music, D.	GWA Group Limited	Guest Expert Panel
Bath, G.	Master Plumbers Association	Guest Expert Panel