KRS 211.985: Presetting of hot water heater thermostat by manufacturer.

(1) The thermostat of a new water heater offered for sale in this state for use in a

residential unit shall be preset by the manufacturer at a temperature no higher than

one hundred thirty degrees Fahrenheit (130 degrees F.) or fifty -four point four

degrees Celsius (54.4 degrees C.) or, if the water heater cannot be set that low, at

the minimum temperature.

(2) Nothing in this section shall preclude the owner of an owner -occupied residential

unit; the resident of a leased or rented residential unit; or, upon th e request of such

owner or resident, a person licensed and acting in accordance with the requirements

of KRS 318.010(2) and 318.010(3) from readjusting the temperature setting after

occupancy.

(3) Nothing in this section requires or permits any inspections other than those

otherwise required or permitted by law.