MPs have backed a call by Mary Creagh, MP for Wakefield, for a change in legislation, which could see to install anti-scald faucets and tub and shower controls mandatory.
Creagh tabled a private members Bill, the Prevention of Accidents burns (bathing house), the House in April, with 80 MPs, which shows the initial support. They have now asked the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and DEFRA to include its proposal for a thermostatic mixing valves (TMV) is a lawThe requirement for all new buildings in addition to their other current thinking about changes in building regulations. A decision could be taken for the summer can be achieved.
Creagh said: "The tragedy is that accidents can be avoided sunburn. Thermo Mixing Valves for domestic boilers can be equipped to regulate the temperature and a law to that effect was introduced in Scotland this month. If I were an invitation to the government to do the same thing south of the border. We need to change the law to stopThis terrible accident happened. "
Each year about 20 people die from burns caused by hot bath water, and a 570 more suffering serious injuries injuries to children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable. Mira Md Roger Wilson welcomes the campaign. He said: "Unfortunately burn injuries are more common than you think. It may not even realize the option – thermostatic taps and showers – is already available, simpleand proven technology. We specifically encourage private housing and public sector, to include thermostatic controls on their bathrooms and showers. "
Mary Creagh initiative has the support of different parts, with the support of Liberal MP Annette Brooke, who also defends the "Hot Water burns like fire campaign ', fronted by actress Amanda Redman.
The House of Lords is the place for a particular need for the platform this month host the BMA Sales Director Yvonne Orgill, who alsoPresident of the National Home Improvement Council. She presents a justification for a greater awareness of design bathroom 10% of the population suffer from various degrees of disability.
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