A loose internal electrical connection of the spa
heaters can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard. Watkins has received 31 reports of heaters on
these spas overheating, five of which resulted in a fire.
The date change is in response to USGBC
members’ requests for more time to absorb the changes in the next version of the
rating system, said USGBC President and CEO Rick Fedrizzi.