Wisconsin § 704.06 - Water heater thermostat settings.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 704.06 — Water heater thermostat settings., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 704.06. Water heater thermostat settings.
A landlord of premises which are subject to a residential tenancy and served by a water heater serving only that premises shall set the thermostat of that water heater at no higher than 125 degrees Fahrenheit before any new tenant occupies that premises or at the minimum setting of that water heater if the minimum setting is higher than 125 degrees Fahrenheit. 704.06 History History: 1987 a. 102 .
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 704.06
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 704.06 cover?
Section 704.06 ("Water heater thermostat settings.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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