[Adopted 12-11-1995 by Ord. No.
16-95 (Title 5, Ch. 4 of the 1980 Code)]
For the purposes of this article, the following
words have the meanings indicated:
Any faucet using no more than 2.5 gallons per minute, with
the rate based on a pressure at the fixture of not more than 70 pounds
per square inch under no-flow conditions.
Any faucet using no more than two gallons per minute, with
the rate based on a pressure at the fixture of not more than 60 pounds
per square inch under no-flow conditions.
Any automatic-flow shower head using no more than 2.5 gallons
of water per minute, with the rate based on a pressure at the fixture
of not more than 70 pounds per square inch under no-flow conditions.
Any faucet with spring-loaded valves or other devices that
stop the flow of water upon release of the handle or that stop the
flow of water after not more than 0.5 gallon of water has flowed through
the fixture.
Any single-flush-type urinal using not more than one gallon
of water per flush.
Any water closet using not more than 1.6 gallons of water
per flush.
Includes any building or structure the initial construction
of which commenced on or after the effective date of this article
(December 11, 1995).
The building, inspection and supervision of new structures
and the installation of equipment required in connection with the
new structures.
When street main pressure exceeds 70 pounds per square inch,
an approved pressure-reducing valve and an approved relief device
shall be installed in the water service pipe near its entrance to
the building to reduce the water pressure to 70 pounds per square
inch or lower. Pressure at any fixture shall be limited to no more
than 70 pounds per square inch under no-flow conditions.
Inspections by the appropriate agencies or units of the county
which inspect the installation of plumbing fixtures and devices and
water, drainage and sewage systems.
The complete reconstruction, relocation or addition of a
whole plumbing system to another part of a building.
The following fixtures or devices shall be installed
as necessary in buildings constructed or remodeled after the effective
date of this article (December 11, 1995):
A.
Approved water closets in every building.
B.
Approved shower heads in every building.
C.
Approved sink faucets for private residences and in
buildings with rest rooms not intended for public use.
D.
Approved sink faucets for a public facility in buildings
with rest rooms intended for public use.
E.
Approved urinals in buildings intended for public
use.
[Amended 8-9-1999 by Ord. No. 8-99; 12-13-1999 by Ord. No. 9-99]
Enforcement of this article may be delayed by
the Superintendent of Utilities for a specified period of time if
it is determined that:
A.
There is an inadequate supply of approved water closets, approved sink faucets or approved shower heads or water-conserving devices intended for attachment to water closets, sink faucets or shower heads to allow the fixtures to qualify as approved fixtures under § 201-18;
B.
The configuration of a drainage system for a building
requires a greater quantity of water to adequately flush the system
than is delivered by approved fixtures; or
C.
There would be an adverse effect upon an historic
restoration.
[Amended 8-9-1999 by Ord. No. 8-99; 12-13-1999 by Ord. No. 9-99]
Any person violating any of the provisions of
this article shall be guilty of a municipal infraction and shall pay
a fine of $50 for each violation. Each day that the violation continues
constitutes a separate offense.
