A. Flow Rates: In all new construction and in all repair and/or replacement of fixtures or trim, only fixtures and trim not exceeding the following flow rates and/or water usage shall be installed. These ratings are based on a pressure at the fixture of forty (40) to fifty (50) psi:
Equipment | Gallons |
Equipment | Gallons |
Water closets: | |
Tank type | 3.5 per flush |
Flushometer type | 3.0 per flush |
Urinals: | |
Tank type | 3.0 per flush |
Flushometer type | 3.0 per flush |
Showerheads | 3.0 per minute |
Lavatory, sink faucets | 3.0 per minute |
(1976 Code § 13.40.010)
B. Lavatories For Public Use: In addition to the requirements in subsection A of this section, in all new construction and in all repair and/or requirement of fixtures, faucets of lavatories located in restrooms intended for public use shall be of metering or self-closing type. (1976 Code § 13.40.020)
C. Car Washes: In all new construction and replacement of fixtures, car wash installation shall be equipped with a water recycling system. (1976 Code § 13.40.030)