Over the past two centuries, hot water has evolved from an occasional indulgence for the very rich to an indispensable part of our daily lives, both at home and on the job. Progress has been so swift and comprehensive that we often take for granted the technologies that make hot water-on-demand possible and affordable, as well as the measures that assure its safe and smooth delivery.
With the many advances in water heaters, safety must always be a concern-not only for manufacturers and end users, but for specifying engineers and municipalities as well. Water heater safety can be addressed in three major categories: design, installation and end usage. Each is impacted by a variety of standards, both mandated and voluntary.