(A) 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.
Maximum Flow Rate* | ||
Gallons/Flush | Liters/Flush |
Maximum Flow Rate* | ||
Gallons/Flush | Liters/Flush | |
Water closets | ||
Tank type | 3.5 | 13.25 |
Flushometer type | 3.0 | 11.35 |
Urinals | ||
Tank or flushometer type | 3.0 | 11.35 |
Gallons/Minute | Liters/Minute | |
Shower heads | 3.0 | 11.35 |
Lavatory and sink faucets | 3.0 | 11.35 |
*All rates shown assume a pressure range of 245 to 300 kg/m
2 (40 to 50 psi) at the fixture
(B) In addition to the requirements listed above, in all new construction and replacement of fixtures, faucets of lavatories located in restrooms intended for public use, shall be of the metering or self-closing type.
(C) In all new construction and replacement of fixtures, all car wash installations shall be equipped with a water recycling system.
(D) The installations of closed system air-conditioning is required in all new construction and in all new remodeling.
(`79 Code, § 50.03) (Ord. 91-233, passed 4-23-91) Penalty, see § 10.99