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211.985 Presetting of hot water heater thermostat by manufacturer.

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211.985 Presetting of hot water heater thermostat by manufacturer. (1) The thermostat of a new water heater offered for sale in this state for use in a residential unit shall be preset by the manufacturer at a temperature no higher than <br>one hundred thirty degrees Fahrenheit (130 degrees F.) or fifty-four point four <br>degrees Celsius (54.4 degrees C.) or, if the water heater cannot be set that low, at <br>the minimum temperature. (2) Nothing in this section shall preclude the owner of an owner-occupied residential unit; the resident of a leased or rented residential unit; or, upon the request of such <br>owner or resident, a person licensed and acting in accordance with the requirements <br>of KRS 318.010(2) and 318.010(3) from readjusting the temperature setting after <br>occupancy. (3) Nothing in this section requires or permits any inspections other than those otherwise required or permitted by law. Effective: July 15, 1986 <br>History: Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 364, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1986.