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§ 6-1-7-2 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of §§ 6-1-7-1 et seq., the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
   EXISTING PLUMBING FIXTURE.
      (1)   Any toilet manufactured to use more than 1.6 gallons of water per flush.
      (2)   Any urinal manufactured to use more than 1.0 gallon of water per flush.
      (3)   Any showerhead manufactured to have flow capacity of more than 2.5 gallons of water per minute.
      (4)   Any faucet that emits more than 2.5 gallons of water per minute.
   FAUCET. A fixture commonly known as a faucet but only when located at a kitchen or bathroom sink.
   LOW WATER USE PLUMBING FIXTURE. Plumbing fixtures as follows: 1.6 gallons or less per flush toilets, 1.0 gallon or less per flush urinals, 2.5 gallons or less per minute shower heads, 2.5 gallons or less per minute faucets and/or aerators.
   PLUMBING FIXTURE. A faucet, showerhead, urinal or toilet.
   RETROFIT. Means to replace any existing plumbing fixture with a low water use plumbing fixture.
(Ord. 2-2009)