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HUD/OH RIN: 2502-AJ21 Publication ID: Spring 2014 
Title: ●Manufactured Housing Constructions and Safety Standards: Correction of Reference Standard for Anti-Scald Valves (FR-5787) 
Abstract: 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. 
Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 3280   
Legal Authority: 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   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Action  07/00/2014 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Richard Mendlen
Structural Engineer, Office of Manufactured Housing Programs, Office of Housing
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Housing
457 Seventh Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20410
Phone:202 708-6423