[Added 6-23-1987]
The purpose of this article shall be to establish
mandatory provisions for the conservation of the city's potable water
by the utilization of certain plumbing fittings and fixtures.
A.
The provisions of this article shall apply to all residential structures, including but not limited to one- and two-family residences, townhouses, condominiums, multiple residences, hotels and motels that are issued a building permit after the effective date of this article. The provisions of § 270-43 shall also apply to commercial and industrial structures that are issued a building permit after the effective date of this article.
B.
All additions and alterations to existing structures
that are issued a building permit after the effective date of this
division shall comply with the provisions of this division when the
work includes the installation or replacement of plumbing fixtures
and fittings specified in this division.
C.
All additions and alterations to existing commercial and industrial structures that are issued a building permit after the effective date of this division shall comply with the provisions of § 270-43 when the work includes the installation or replacement of plumbing fixtures and fittings specified in § 270-43.
D.
Private water supply wells drawing from the Magothy
or Loyd Aquifers are prohibited for land development in all areas
served by Glen Cove Water Department. Land development includes realty
subdivisions, as well as other residential, commercial and municipal
facilities.
A.
All existing commercial and industrial water-operative
air-conditioning systems, refrigeration or other water cooling equipment
shall be equipped with a water recycling system or be converted to
an air-operative system by June 30, 1988.
B.
All commercial and industrial water-operative air-conditioning
systems for which building permits have not been issued shall be equipped
with a water recycling system.
A.
Potable water system in all residential structures
shall be equipped with an approved pressure regulator valve. The maximum
water pressure on the discharge side of the pressure regulator valve
shall not exceed 50 pounds per inch gauge.
B.
Tank-type water closets shall be designed to flush
with a maximum of 3.5 gallons of water.
C.
Showerheads used for the purpose of bathing, lavatory
faucets and sink faucets shall have a maximum flow capacity of 3.0
gallons per minute.
A.
The licensed contractor, owner and/or occupant responsible
for the installation of water flow control plumbing fittings specified
in this division shall provide proof, upon request, to the Building
Department certifying that the fittings are in conformance with the
maximum water flow to volumes specified herein. Testing reports or
reports of tests performed by the manufacturer, using established
principles of mechanics, shall be acceptable.
B.
All water flow control fittings installed as specified
herein shall be maintained in a sanitary working condition and free
of defects which may reduce the effectiveness of water conservation.
A.
All existing commercial car washes and all fleet vehicle
washes shall install water recycling systems by June 30, 1988.
B.
All commercial car washes and all fleet vehicle washes
for which building permits have been issued shall be equipped with
water recycling systems.
C.
All restaurants and other eating and drinking establishments
are hereby specifically prohibited from serving drinking water to
patrons unless specifically requested.
