Hemet Municipal Code Art. VIII Water Conservation

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Cross reference— Water service, § 82-71 et seq.; water conservation plan, § 82-121 et seq.

This article establishes maximum rates of water flow or discharge for plumbing fixtures and devices in order to promote water conservation.

(Ord. No. 1402; Code 1984, § 17100)

The plumbing fixtures and devices required to be installed pursuant to this article shall be certified by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and comply with all applicable American National Standards Institute standards.

(Ord. No. 1402; Code 1984, § 17101)

The plumbing fixtures and devices specified in this section shall be installed, unless otherwise indicated in this article, in every new building or addition to an existing building for which a building permit has been issued after the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived. Any remodeling or any replacement of plumbing fixtures shall comply with the applicable sections of this article, unless this is determined impractical by the building official.

(1) Faucets generally. All lavatory, kitchen and bar sink faucets shall be designed, manufactured, installed or equipped with a flow control device or aerator which will not allow a water flow rate in excess of 2.75 gallons per minute.

(2) Faucets in public restrooms. In addition to the general requirements set forth in subsection (1) of this section, lavatory faucets located in restrooms intended for use by the general public shall be of the metering or self-closing type.

(3) Shower heads. Shower heads, except where provided for safety reasons, shall be designed, manufactured and installed with a flow limitation device which will not allow a water flow rate in excess of 2.75 gallons per minute. The flow limitation device must be a permanent and integral part of the shower head and must not be removable to allow flow rates in excess of 2.75 gallons per minute.

(4) Urinals. Urinals shall be designed, manufactured and installed so the maximum flush will not exceed 1.5 gallons of water. Adjustable type flushometer valves may be used provided they are adjusted so the maximum flush will not exceed 1.5 gallons of water.

(5) Water closets. Water closets shall be an approved low-flow model using 1.6 gallons of water or less per flush.

(6) Pressure regulation. A pressure regulating valve shall be installed and maintained in the consumer's piping between the meter and the first point of water use, and set at not more than 60 pounds per square inch.

(7) Pressure range. The pressure range for determining the size of a building supply piping, branch supply piping and meter size shall not exceed 60 pounds per square inch.

(8) Insulation of hot water pipes. Hot water pipes shall be thermally insulated with a minimum of R-3 insulation.

(Ord. No. 1402; Code 1984, § 17102)