He says the law is “essential” to stop the rising tide of scalding accidents, insisting the new home safety regulations will protect the young, elderly and infirm who fall into piping-hot baths. But the special valves would also stop people topping up with hot water when enjoying a long soak. And residents would be forced to pay for annual inspections to make sure they are working properly. Aides confirmed regulations could be extended to force owners of existing homes to fit the mixer devices. Furious plumbers and the Tories urged Mr Prescott to wash the “crazy” plan down the plughole. Richard Nissen, a London plumber, said: “This is legislation gone mad. It is going to mean a lot of angry customers because of the cost of installing these valves and carrying out the mandatory annual inspections. You won’t be able to warm up your bath with extra water as the temperature will be regulated by the valve. It’s ludicrous.” The Sun 16/5/05.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Prescott turns down the heat
THE Deputy Prime Minister’s nanny state will plumb new depths by controlling the heat of water in our tubs. Mr Prescott has ordered that special taps which limit the temperature are fitted in all homes built from next year. 
He says the law is “essential” to stop the rising tide of scalding accidents, insisting the new home safety regulations will protect the young, elderly and infirm who fall into piping-hot baths. But the special valves would also stop people topping up with hot water when enjoying a long soak. And residents would be forced to pay for annual inspections to make sure they are working properly. Aides confirmed regulations could be extended to force owners of existing homes to fit the mixer devices. Furious plumbers and the Tories urged Mr Prescott to wash the “crazy” plan down the plughole. Richard Nissen, a London plumber, said: “This is legislation gone mad. It is going to mean a lot of angry customers because of the cost of installing these valves and carrying out the mandatory annual inspections. You won’t be able to warm up your bath with extra water as the temperature will be regulated by the valve. It’s ludicrous.” The Sun 16/5/05.
He says the law is “essential” to stop the rising tide of scalding accidents, insisting the new home safety regulations will protect the young, elderly and infirm who fall into piping-hot baths. But the special valves would also stop people topping up with hot water when enjoying a long soak. And residents would be forced to pay for annual inspections to make sure they are working properly. Aides confirmed regulations could be extended to force owners of existing homes to fit the mixer devices. Furious plumbers and the Tories urged Mr Prescott to wash the “crazy” plan down the plughole. Richard Nissen, a London plumber, said: “This is legislation gone mad. It is going to mean a lot of angry customers because of the cost of installing these valves and carrying out the mandatory annual inspections. You won’t be able to warm up your bath with extra water as the temperature will be regulated by the valve. It’s ludicrous.” The Sun 16/5/05.
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