#3rd degree burn code

Building Officials and Code Administrators (Northwest and Midwest).International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (West).Council of American Building Officials (Regulate 1 & 2 family homes in U.S.).

National Association of Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors (NJ, DE, MO, NE).Southern Building Code Congress International (South).There are national standards set forth by the major plumbing code making bodies, which specify a maximum temperature of 120☏ for delivered hot water.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the plumbing industry have published a voluntary standard which states that the maximum allowable temperature at the water outlet to the bathing area should be 120☏. The American Journal of Public Health prefers a maximum temperature of 120☏ for hot water. A maximum temperature of 120☏ at the discharge outlet will ensure the most safety for users. (response time is less than 5 seconds) The above table shows that a person will receive a second degree burn in 3 seconds of exposure and a third degree burn in 5 seconds of exposure to water of 140☏.

3rd degree burn