Water saving fixtures and devices shall be required in all new construction regardless of public or private water supply pursuant to the following specifications.
(A) Water closets operated by flush tanks. Water closets and associated flushing mechanisms shall not exceed an average maximum volume of one and sixth-tenths gallons per flushing cycle when tested in accordance with a hydraulic performance requirements of ANSI A112.91.2m and ANSI A112.19.6m.
(B) Urinals and associates flushing mechanisms. Urinal water consumption shall not exceed an average of one and one-half gallons per flush cycle over a range of test pressures from 20 to 80 psi. The fixtures shall perform in accordance with the test requirements of the ANSI A122.19.2M and ANSI A112.19.6M.
(C) Special performance equipment. The performance standards of this section shall not apply to fixtures and fittings such as emergency showers, aspirator faucets and blowout fixtures that, in order to perform a specialized function, cannot meet the specified standards.
(D) Showerheads. Showerhead discharge rates shall not exceed three gallons of water per minute when tested in accordance with ANSI A112.18.1m.
(E) Sink faucets.
(1) Kitchen sink faucet discharge rates shall not exceed three gallons of water per minute over a range of test pressure from 20 to 80 psig. The fixture shall perform in accordance with the test requirements cited in the ANSI 112.18.1m finished rough brass plumbing fixture fittings standard.
(2) Residential lavatory sink faucet discharge rates shall not exceed three gallons of water per minute over a range of test pressures from 20 to 80 psig. The fixture shall perform in accordance with the test requirements cited in the ANSI 112.18.1m finished rough brass plumbing fixture fittings standard.
(Ord. 108, passed 3-11-1992) Penalty, see § 52.99