Proposed Regulation XIV Revisions

Fixture/Appliance Type (Left Column)

 and Conservation Program Trigger (Top Row)

 

Residential New Construction

Non-Res New Construction

Change of Ownership and Water Permit Conditions

Change of Use

Mandatory Requirements

Messaging Requirements

 

Toilets

 

1.6 gpf current requirement

 

HET (1.3 gpf)

 

HET (1.3 gpf)

 

HET (1.3 gpf)

 

HET (1.3 gpf) for older than 10 year old ULFs

 

HET (1.3 gpf) upon replacement from 2010-2013 then mandatory retrofit (exception for recently installed toilets)

 

None

Urinals

 

1.0 gpf current requirement

0.125 max

0.125 max. Zero water urinals encouraged

0.125 max. Zero water urinals encouraged

0.125 max. Zero water urinals encouraged

By 2013, High Efficiency Urinals

None

Showerheads

 

2.5 gpm  current requirement

2.0 gpm

2.0 gpm w/scald protection

2.0 gpm

2.0 gpm

N/A

None

Multiple showerheads

 

No current regulation

3-minute timer

3-minute timer

N/A

N/A

N/A

None

Lavatory faucets

 

2.2 gpm current requirement

1.5 @ 60 psi

0.5 @ 60 psi for all applications other than hotel/motel guest rooms and private hospital rooms.

1.5 @ 60 psi (Residential) and 0.5 @ 60 psi for all applications other than hotel/motel guest rooms and private hospital rooms.

0.5 @ 60 psi for all applications other than hotel/motel guest rooms and private hospital rooms.

0.5 @ 60 psi for all applications other than hotel/motel guest rooms and private hospital rooms.

None

 

Automatic faucet or sensor shut-offs

 

No current regulation

 

Not required

 

0.25 gpm max

 

Not required

 

0.25 gpm max

 

0.25 gpm max

 

None

High Efficiency Washers

 

No current requirement

Water Factor 5.0 max

Water Factor 5.0 max

Not required

Not required

Required by 2013 w/ max water factor of 5.0

None

High Efficiency Dishwashers

 

No current requirement

5.8 gpc max

Meet or exceed CEE specifications

Not required

Not required

Not required

None

Instant-Access Hot Water

 

Currently required for New Construction

Required

Required

Modifications that involve hot water

Not required

Not required

None

Insulation of Hot Water Pipes

 

No current requirement

Required

Required

Modifications that involve hot water

Not required

Not required

None

Sodium Water Softeners

 

Discouraged

Discouraged

Not required

Not required

Not required

None

 

State Model Landscape Ordinance

 

As required by Jurisdiction

 

Required

 

Required

 

Not required

 

Not required

 

Not required

 

None

Weather Based Irrigation Controller

 

No current requirement

Required on Sites w/ irrigation system for areas >2000 sf

Required on Sites w/ irrigation system for areas >2000 sf

Not required

Not required

Not required

None

Rain Sensors

 

No current requirement

Required for all non-WBIC[1] automatic irrigation systems

Required for all non-WBIC automatic irrigation systems

Required for all non-WBIC automatic irrigation systems

Not required

Encouraged for all automatic irrigation systems

None

Soil Moisture Sensors

 

No current requirement

Encouraged

Encouraged

Not required

Not required

Not required

None

Drip Irrigation for Non-Turf

 

Required for New Construction

Required for non-turf irrigation

Required for non-turf irrigation

Not required

Not required

Not required

None

 

 

 

 

Water Efficient Spray Heads for Turf Irrigation

 

 

 

 

Required for turf irrigation

 

 

 

 

Required for turf irrigation

 

 

 

 

Not required

 

 

 

 

Not required

 

 

 

 

Not required

 

 

 

 

None

Overhead Spray Ban for Non-Turf Areas

 

No current requirement

Required

Required

Not required

Not required

Not required

None

Rainwater Collection

 

No current requirement

Encouraged

Encouraged

Not required

Not required

Not required

None

Alternative Irrigation Source Signage

 

No current requirement

Not required

Not required

Not required

Not required

Not required

None

Best Management Practices

 

Required during rationing

Not required

Required

Implement in Non-Residential to extent possible

Implement in Non-Residential to extent possible

Not required

None

Pre-Rinse Spray Valves

 

No current requirement

Not required

1.6 gpm max

1.6 gpm max

1.6 gpm max

1.6 gpm max by July 1, 2010

None

 

 

Single-Pass Water Use Systems when non-water technology is available

 

 

 

Not required

 

 

Prohibited

 

 

Prohibited in Changes of Use or Expansions of Use that require a Water Permit

 

 

Prohibited in Changes of Use or Expansions of Use that require a Water Permit

 

 

Air-cooled ice machines required by 2013

 

 

None

Water Cooled Refrigeration when non-water technology is available

 

No current prohibition

Not required

Prohibited when non-water technology is available

Prohibited in Changes of Use or Expansions of Use that require a Water Permit

Prohibited in Changes of Use or Expansions of Use that require a Water Permit

Not required

None

Cooling Tower Conductivity Controllers

 

No current requirement

Not required

Required

Not required

Not required

Not required

None

Boilerless Steamers in Place of Boiler-based Steamers

 

No current requirement

Not required

Required

Not required

Not required

Not required

None

 

 

 

 

 

Car Wash 50% Recycled

 

Currently required

 

 

 

 

 

Not required

 

 

 

 

 

Required

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Currently required

 

 

 

 

 

Encouraged

Mobile Water Systems Metering

 

Not currently required

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Required

None

Towel/Linen Reuse

Voluntary

Not required

See Mandatory Requirement

 

 

Required

 

Drinking Water on Request Only

 

Currently required

Not required

See Mandatory Requirement

 

 

Required

Currently Required

Conservation Messages

 

Currently required

Not required

 

 

 

Currently Required

Currently Required

 

 

 

 

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[1] Weather Based Irrigation Controller (WBIC)