2502-AJ21 201410 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 2502 Office of Housing OH 2500 Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD Manufactured Housing Constructions and Safety Standards: Correction of Reference Standard for Anti-Scald Valves (FR-5787)

This final rule amends the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards by incorporating the correct reference standard for anti-scald devices designed for bathtubs without showers, ASSE 1070-2004. Anti-scald valves mitigate the danger of serious burns and other hazards caused by bursts of hot water resulting from sudden changes in water pressure. In a final rule published on December 9, 2013, HUD incorporated ASSE 1016-2005, an anti-scalding device designed for showers and tub/shower combinations. HUD failed to incorporate, however, ASSE 1070-2004, which is designed for fixtures such as sinks, lavatories, bathtubs, and whirlpool baths that do not have showers. HUD had intended to incorporate reference standards for anti-scald values for all types of bathroom fixtures in its December 9, 2013, final rule. To correct this oversight and ensure the safety of occupants of manufactured homes with bathtubs and whirlpool baths without showers, HUD intends to incorporate ASSE 1070- 2004.

]]> Substantive, Nonsignificant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Completed Actions No No 24 CFR 3280 42 USC sec 5401 NMHC and SSA of 1974 title VI of PL 106-55569 MHIA of 2000 42 USC 3535(d) 42 USC 5405 42 USC 5424 No Final Action 06/03/2014 79 FR 31861 No No None No No No No Richard Mendlen Structural Engineer, Office of Manufactured Housing Programs, Office of Housing 2502 Office of Housing OH 202 708-6423 6423 457 Seventh Street SW., Washington DC 20410