The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Hearing Board has recently issued a “product variance” for water heaters that will be shipped and installed into their area of jurisdiction. This area of jurisdiction is the southern portion of California only. The water heaters affected will be residential 30, 40 and 50 gallon natural gas water heaters sold and installed in the SCAQMD until December 31, 2007. A specific list of models is found below.

In order to comply with the variance, Bradford White is adding the following label to the shipping container of each individual unit.

If you are not in the area affected by the SCAQMD, please be advised that the labeling is not a cause for concern. The labeling is only meant to call attention to the variance for the SCAQMD. Your customers need not be concerned with meeting any of the SCAQMD requirements. However, if you are in the area covered by the SCAQMD, please consult your Regional Sales Manger.

The following Bradford White and Jetglas models will be affected by the new regulations:

If you have any questions regarding this subject please contact the Product Management Department (1-800-523-2931) or your Regional Sales Manager.