Action Summary:
Text amendments. To add Metro Water District's Water Efficiency Code Requirements to Sec. 24-2. - Additional codes adopted; Relating to improving water efficiency; providing an effective date; and for other purposes.
1s Reading: July 15, 2024. | 2nd Reading: August 19, 2024.
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Local government must adopt the ordinance for the Metro Water District-Water Efficiency Code Requirements to remain in good faith compliance with the District's Plan. By maintaining your good faith status, you will continue to be eligible for expanded water and sewer permits and low-interest state funding for infrastructure improvements.
Summary of Proposed Amendments to the Plumbing Code
Amendment Overview: The proposed amendments to the local plumbing code aim to enhance water efficiency standards in alignment with the Metro Water District's Water Efficiency Code Requirements. These changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2024, and introduce new definitions, maximum flow rates for various plumbing fixtures, specific requirements for landscape irrigation systems, and regulations on the use of reclaimed water.
Key Changes and Objectives:
* Definitions:
o Addition and revision of definitions for kitchen and lavatory faucets, landscape irrigation components, shower heads, and WaterSense-labeled fixtures.
o Clarification of terms to ensure compliance with updated water efficiency standards.
* Flow Rate Limits:
o Kitchen faucets: Reduced maximum flow from 2.2 to 1.8 gallons per minute (gpm) at 60 psi.
o Lavatory faucets (private): Maximum flow set to 1.25 gpm at 60 psi.
o Shower heads: Reduced maximum flow from 2.5 to 2.0 gpm at 60 psi.
* Landscape Irrigation:
o Mandatory components for new systems, including rain sensors, master shut-off valves, and pressure-regulating devices.
o Design standards to minimize water waste, such as restrictions on sprinkler placement and requirements for subsurface irrigation in narrow areas.
o Requirements for WaterSense irrigation control...
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