[Ord. 73, 4/6/1992, § 1]
This Part shall be known and may be cited as the "East Coventry
Township Water Conservation Ordinance."
[Ord. 73, 4/6/1992, § 1]
1.
No water shall be provided for internal or external use to any residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, recreational, governmental, or public building or structure of any kind, which is constructed or remodeled and in which plumbing, water piping and/or water-using fixtures are to be installed, extended or altered in any way, and for which construction or remodeling a permit is required to be obtained from the Township (or would be required but for an exemption from a permit requirement for public or governmental agencies), unless the new, extended or altered plumbing, water piping and/or other water-using fixtures therein conform to the standards and restrictions of § 26-104 of this Part.
2.
The provisions of this Part shall apply to any such building or structure
for which such building permit is issued or required to be issued
(or would otherwise be required to be issued but for such an exemption)
on or after April 11, 1992.
3.
In interpreting and applying this Part, the provisions hereof shall
be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public
health, safety and general welfare. Where the provisions of this Part
impose greater standards or restrictions than those of any other ordinance,
resolution or regulation of the Township, the provisions of this Part
shall supersede and control. Where the provisions of any statute or
of any other ordinance, resolution or regulation of the Township impose
greater standards or restrictions than this Part, the provisions of
such statute, ordinance, resolution or regulation shall supersede
and control.
[Ord. 73, 4/6/1992, § 1]
The following words and phrases, as used in this Part, shall
have the meaning indicated:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
The Board of Supervisors of the Township.
Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Includes a corporation, partnership and association, as well
as a natural person.
Pounds per square inch.
East Coventry Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
[Ord. 73, 4/6/1992, § 1]
1.
Water Closets and Associated Flushing Mechanisms. The water consumption
of a water closet and associated shall not exceed an average of 1.6
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.
2.
Urinals and Associated Flushing Mechanisms. The water consumption
of a urinal and associated flushing mechanisms shall not exceed an
average of 1.5 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 ANSI A122.19.2M and ANSI A112.19.6M.
3.
Showerheads. The discharge rate of a showerhead shall not exceed
3.0 gallons of water per minute over a range of test pressures from
20 to 80 psi. The fixture shall perform in accordance with the test
requirements of ANSI A122.18.1M.
4.
Faucets. The discharge rate for a sink or lavatory faucet shall not
exceed 3.0 gallons of water per minute over a range of test pressures
from 20 to 80 psi. The fixture shall perform in accordance with the
test requirements of ANSI A112.18.1M.
[Ord. 73, 4/6/1992, § 1]
1.
Special Purpose Equipment. The performance standards and restrictions of § 26-104 of this Part 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 and restrictions.
2.
Exemptions. Any person may apply to the Board for an exemption to
the provisions of this Part. The exemption may be granted by the Board
upon proof (i) that some other device, system or procedure will save
as much water as or more water than those complying with the provisions
of this Part, or (ii) that the provisions of this Part cannot be complied
with without undue hardship.
[Ord. 73, 4/6/1992, § 1]
The Board may, from time to time, review, modify, add to, or remove the performance standards and restrictions provided in § 26-104 of this Part.
[Ord. 73, 4/6/1992, § 1]
It shall be unlawful for any person to use or apply water within
the Township in violation of the provisions of this Part, and upon
conviction thereof, such person shall be sentenced to pay a fine not
exceeding $600, plus costs. In default of the payment of such fine
and costs, such person shall be liable to imprisonment in the county
prison for a term not exceeding 30 days. Each day that a violation
of the provisions of this Part exists shall constitute a separate
offense.
