Chapter 4 — PLUMBING FIXTURES AND FIXTURE FITTINGS
420.3 Pre-Rinse Spray Valve — 2025 California Plumbing Code
California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · California
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Cite as: 2025 California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5) § 420.3 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
Commercial food service pre-rinse spray valves shall have a maximum flow rate in accordance with Table 420.3 and shall be equipped with an integral automatic shutoff.
TABLE 420.3
COMMERCIAL PRE-RINSE SPRAY VALVE MAXIMUM FLOW RATE
| PRODUCT CLASS BY SPRAY FORCE | MAXIMUM FLOW RATE, GPM |
|---|---|
Product Class 1 (≤ 5.0 ounces-force) |
1.00 |
Product Class 2 (> 5.0 ounces-force and ≤ 8.0 ounces-force) |
1.20 |
Product Class 3 (> 8.0 ounces-force) |
1.28 |
For SI units: 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/min, 1 ounce-force = 0.278 N
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