This article shall supplement and where applicable, supersede
efficiency standards contained in the International Plumbing Code
of rules and regulations adopted by the State of Colorado and adopted
by reference by the Town of Mt. Crested Butte, as such relate to applications
for new or expanded water service.
(Ord. No. 21-6, § 2, 6-15-21)
"Energy Star Qualified"
means that a given fixture meets the United States Environmental
Protection Agency Energy Star Program standard for an energy efficient
product.
"Expanded water service"
means an additional water meter or larger capacity meter
is required to serve the existing or proposed development, as determined
by the Town of Mt. Crested Butte.
"Food service establishment"
means any establishment serving food and/or drink which utilizes
plumbing fixtures and appliances to provide service to patrons.
"Lodging"
means any hotel, motel, lodge, townhome or condominium project
that offers rooms or groups of rooms designed for or adapted to occupancy
by guests, and accessible from common areas without having to pass
through another accommodation unit or residential unit. Condominiums
and single-family homes offered for short-term rental are considered
residential, not lodging.
"gpf"
means gallons per flush.
"gpm"
means gallons per minute.
"Permit"
means the document issued by local agencies in connection
with new construction, remodels or renovations and which authorizes
the lawful initiation of construction, improvements or repairs to
a building or structure.
"Project applicant"
means the individual or entity submitting an Indoor Water
Use Efficiency Checklist as required under Section VII, and requesting
a permit, plan check, design review, or new or expanded water service
application from the local agency. A project applicant may be the
property owner or designee.
"Residential"
means any housing classified in Chapter 21 as single-family,
low density multiple-family, or high density multiple-family.
"WaterSense Qualified"
means that a given fixture meets the United States Environmental
Protection Agency WaterSense Program standard for a water efficient
product.
"Zoning administrator"
means the town manager or designee whose duty it is to enforce
the zoning regulations of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 21-6, § 2, 6-15-21)
(a) The provisions
of this article shall apply to the following:
(1) All
new construction regardless of building occupancy classification.
(2) Any
construction to existing structures requiring new or expanded water
service, including all additions that require a permit involving water
using fixtures, only applicable to the fixtures that are being replaced
as a part of the project's scope of work.
(3) Remodels
that require a permit that involve replacement of plumbing fixtures,
only applicable to the fixtures that are being replaced as a part
of the project's scope of work.
(b) The provisions
of this article shall not apply to:
(1) Development
with plumbing fixtures and appliances that already meet water efficiency
standards specified herein.
(2) Existing
development not seeking a building permit, plan check, design review
or new or expanded water service.
(3) Remodels
where, in the discretion of the Town of Mt. Crested Butte, the drainage
or wastewater system is incompatible with the water efficiency standards
for reasons of public health or safety.
(Ord. No. 21-6, § 2, 6-15-21)
All new and existing development subject to this article will
have, at a minimum, fixtures and appliances that comply with the efficiency
standards listed below (the "Indoor Water Use Efficiency Standards
Table"). If an updated, more stringent WaterSense standard exists
at the time of development, the project applicant must meet those
efficiency standards.
Indoor Water Use Efficiency Standards Table
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Plumbing Fixture/Appliance
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Residential (Maximum Flow Rate or Quantity)
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Non-Residential (Maximum Flow Rate or Quantity)
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Food Service Establishments and Lodging (Maximum Flow Rate or
Quantity)
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Toilets
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≤ 1.28 gpf
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≤ 1.28 gpf
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≤ 1.28 gpf
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Toilet, public (metering)
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—
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≤ 0.25 gpm
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≤ 0.25 gpm
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Town toilet, public (other than metering)
|
—
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≤ 1.28 gpf
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≤ 1.28 gpf
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Shower head
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≤ 2 gpm
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≤ 2 gpm
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≤ 2 gpm
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Faucet (lavatory and/or bar)
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≤ 1.5 gpm
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≤ 1.5 gpm. All faucets must be equipped with an aeration
device.
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Pre-rinse hand-held dish-rinsing wands must not exceed 1.6 gallons
per minute and must utilize positive shut-off valves
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Kitchen and/or utility sink faucets
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≤ 2.2 gpm
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≤ 2.2 gpm
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Restaurants shall be equipped with WaterSense pre-rinse valves
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Urinal
|
—
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≤ 0.5 gpf
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≤ 0.5 gpf
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Dishwashers
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Energy Star Qualified
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—
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—
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Clothes washers
|
Energy Star Qualified
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≤ Commercial clothes washing machines shall have a water
factor of 4.5 or lower.
|
Energy Star Qualified
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Ice makers
|
—
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—
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Energy Star Qualified
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Commercial refrigeration
|
—
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—
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Closed loop, or air-cooled
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Automatic vehicle wash facilities
|
—
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—
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≥ 75% of water is recycled on site
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(Ord. No. 21-6, § 2, 6-15-21)
(a) Lodging
establishments. Lodging establishments must cover outdoor swimming
pools and hot tubs when closed.
(b) Water
features.
(1) Recirculating
water systems shall be used for water features.
(2) Where
available, recycled water shall be used as a source for decorative
water features.
(3) Covers
shall be used for all outdoor pools and spas when closed.
(c) Water
restrictions. Standard irrigation regulations are articulated and
enforced by the Mt. Crested Butte Water and Sanitation District. These
regulations address standard irrigation restrictions as well as emergency
irrigation restrictions.
(Ord. No. 21-6, § 2, 6-15-21)
(a) Compliance.
Applicants shall:
(1) Submit
a Water Use Efficiency Compliance Form to the community development
department for verification prior to construction, or prior to the
final framing inspection, or a timeframe set by the community development
director prior to certificate of occupancy or final building inspection
approval; or
(2) Submit
a Water Use Efficiency Compliance Form to the community development
department before or at the time of final building inspection or final
building inspection approval; or
(3) Submit
a modification request if the section cannot be met.
(b) Modification.
The Zoning Administrator may grant a modification of the regulations
contained in this article only upon a finding that all the following
criteria are met:
(1) The
modification will be consistent with public health, safety, and welfare.
(2) The
modification is justified by the fact that the water fixture(s) as
required cannot be installed without financial or physical difficulty.
(3) The
modification to be granted will be substantially consistent with the
purposes in this article to conserve water use.
(c) Enforcement.
In order to pass the final building inspection, which is required
to close out a permit pulled by the applicant, the compliant fixtures
shall be approved and in place. A final inspection approval will not
be issued until compliance with this article is confirmed and approved.
(Ord. No. 21-6, § 2, 6-15-21)