New Federal regulations will go into effect July 1, 2005 requiring newly designed, safer water heaters.
These water heaters will be more expensive than the existing types, and require regular maintenance activities to ensure continued operations.
The existing water heaters will no longer be manufactured after July 1 of this year.
If you have an old water heater, you may consider replacing it while the less expensive versions are still available.
("Dwellings," BCAA, May 2003)
