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Chapter 4 — PLUMBING FIXTURES AND FIXTURE FITTINGS

420.2 Water Consumption.

California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5) · 2022 edition · updated 2026-09-12 · California

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Sink faucets shall have a maximum flow rate of not more than 2.2 gpm at 60 psi (8.3 L/m at 414 kPa). Exceptions: (1) Clinical sinks (2) Laundry trays (3) Service sinks

420.2.1 Kitchen Faucets [BSC-CG, DSA-SS & DSA-SS/CC]. Kitchen faucets shall have a maximum flow rate of not more than 1.8 gallons (6.81 L) per minute at 60 psi. Kitchen faucets may temporarily increase the flow above the maximum rate, but not to exceed 2.2 gal- lons (8.3 L) per minute at 60 psi, and must default to a maximum flow rate of 1.8 gallons (6.81 L) per minute at 60 psi in compliance with Chapter 5, Division 5.3 of the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen). 420.2.2 Kitchen Faucets [HCD 1]. The maximum flow rate of kitchen faucets shall not exceed 1.8 gallons (6.81 L) per minute at 60 psi. Kitchen faucets may temporarily increase the flow above the maximum rate, but not to exceed 2.2 gallons (8.32 L) per minute at 60 psi, and must default to a maximum flow rate of 1.8 gallons (6.81 L) per minute at 60 psi in compliance with Chapter 4, Division 4.3 or Chapter 5, Division 5.3 of the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen), as applicable. Note: Where faucets meeting the maximum flow rate of 1.8 gpm (6.81 L) are unavailable, aerators or other means may be used to achieve reduction.

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