2006-07-02 08:35:27 · 13 answers · asked by Bubba 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Most building codes are based on the International Building Code which is comprised of most standardized information. And yes, believe it or not, hot water on the left side is a code section.
The Florida Code says:
607.4 Flow of hot water to fixtures.
Fixture fittings, faucets and diverters shall be installed and adjusted so that the flow of hot water from the fittings corresponds to the left -hand side of the fixture fitting.
Exception: Shower and tub/shower mixing valves conforming to ASSE 1016, where the flow of hot water corresponds to the markings on the device.
2006-07-03 08:01:06 · answer #1 · answered by Montgomery 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
there was cold water taps before water heaters. it was on the right. when hot water was introduced there was a place for it on the left.
2006-07-02 15:39:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because most people are right handed and then when they turn on a tap the chances are smallest that boiling hot water will poor over their hand. Its a sort of safety precaution.
2006-07-02 15:40:17 · answer #3 · answered by Kathy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because They Didnt Put It On The Left.
2006-07-02 15:39:56 · answer #4 · answered by mks 7-15-02 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because hot water is on the left
2006-07-02 15:38:11 · answer #5 · answered by likeitis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple convention. Some sort of standard must be set and that was the one selected.
2006-07-02 15:38:46 · answer #6 · answered by Dan S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So when you are cleaning your teeth, you have to reach across with your left hand and accidentally spit on your arm. It's a left handed person conspiracy. Quite a funny one.
2006-07-02 15:39:49 · answer #7 · answered by mary_sconster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's cold in the east
2006-07-02 15:39:48 · answer #8 · answered by jemuel w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just for convinience and convention
2006-07-02 15:41:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know maybe beacues the hot is on the left
2006-07-02 15:39:12 · answer #10 · answered by jagon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋