Fatal shower incident while using a non-approved gas water heater


Fatal shower incident while using a non-approved gas water heater

Victim was having a shower, inhaled excessive amount of carbon monoxide while using a non-approved gas water heater.

Cause of Death:

    The flueless gas water heater used by the deceased is not an approved model. The bathroom was filled with carbon monoxide discharged by the gas water heater, and the ventilation fan was not turned on when the deceased was taking the shower.

    TAKE NOTE

    City Energy do not approve installation of gas heaters within a bathroom.