An Otago gasfitter has been fined more than $120,000 for incorrectly installing a gas water heater, leading to the death of a 12-year-old boy.
The heater that was installed was not meant to be used in a bathroom. (file pic) Photo: 123RF
Jesse Samuel from Alexandra suffered carbon monoxide poisoning while showering at his family's bach in Haast in October 2018.
Gasfitter Michael Cartwright signed off on his co-worker's installation of the water heater despite never seeing the work.
The heater was not meant to be used in a bathroom.
Cartwright and the company, Laser Plumbing Alexandra, last year pleaded guilty to charges under the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Act.
Reparation of $70,000 in reparation was also ordered to be paid to the boy's family.
