Keep the area surrounding your water heater clear for service access material for air circulation by:

• Ensuring that no combustible, hazardous or flammable materials are used or stored in the same room or near the water heater;
• Ensuring that the water heater is not confined in a location where it is difficult to service or remove or where there is inadequate ventilation;
• Ensuring that the vents and openings are kept clear and clean and otherwise well maintained;
• Ensuring that the water heater is located in an area with sufficient drainage in the vicinity, and that the drainage is open and unrestricted;
• Ensuring that the floor drain is free of obstructions and that there is a clear water path between the water heater and the drain
• Avoid storing valuable items near your water heater

Bathroom

Always test the water temperature before you enter the bath or shower

Children

Supervise infants and small children around the faucet

Plumbing

Watch for sudden increases in water temperature when another faucet is turned on in a different area of the home

Insulation

Use wraps for the water heater lines to keep them insulated; do not use a wrap on your water heater tank