This chapter shall be known as the city of Burlingame "Indoor Water Conservation Ordinance."
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The code of rules and regulations printed in one volume and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, under the title "California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition," and the appendices printed therein, and all supplements subsequently issued thereto, hereinafter collectively called the "plumbing code," prescribing regulations for the installation of all plumbing fixtures, was adopted as amended, by the city of Burlingame, in Chapter 18.12 of the Burlingame Municipal Code, on November 7, 2007. Printed in book form and filed in the office of the city clerk and the chief building official, the Burlingame plumbing code establishes the rules, regulations, and standards within the city of Burlingame as to all matters therein contained; subject however, to the amendments, additions, and deletions set forth in this chapter. The mandatory requirements of the adopted appendix to the California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition, shall be enforceable to the same extent as if contained in the body of the plumbing code. One copy of the plumbing code shall at all times be kept on file in the office of the city clerk. To the extent the provisions of this chapter conflict with any provisions in the existing plumbing code, the California Building Standards Code, or any other municipal codes in conflict, then the provisions of this chapter shall supersede and control with regard to the indoor fixture requirements described herein.
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(a)
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the following projects:
(1)
All new construction, regardless of building classification, requiring a building permit, plan check or design review, or requiring new or expanded water service;
(2)
All kitchen and bathroom remodels requiring a building permit, plan check, design review, new or expanded water service, except that the provisions of this chapter will only apply to the fixtures normally included in the kitchen or bathroom, as the case may be, to be remodeled.
(b)
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:
(1)
Existing buildings not seeking a building permit, plan check or design review;
(2)
Registered local, state or federal historical sites;
(3)
Remodels where, in the discretion of the city, the unique configuration of the building, its drainage system or portions of the public sewer, or both, are incompatible with efficiency standards listed in the Indoor Water Use Efficiency Table and require a greater quantity of water to flush the system in a manner that is consistent with public health.
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means a licensed contractor, licensed architect or licensed professional engineer.
means that a given fixture meets the United States Environmental Protection Agency standard for an energy efficient product.
means gallons per cycle.
means gallons per hundred pounds of ice.
means gallons per flush.
means gallons per minute.
means the city of Burlingame which is responsible for adopting, implementing and enforcing this chapter, including, but not limited to, approval of a permit and plan check or design review of a project.
means Langlier Saturation Index providing an indication of the degree of saturation of water with respect to calcium carbonate related to cooling tower efficiency.
means any entity, including a public agency, city, county, or private water company that provides retail water service.
means the document issued by the city in connection with new construction, remodels or renovations and which authorizes the lawful initiation of construction, improvements or repairs to a building or structure.
means the individual or entity submitting an indoor water use efficiency checklist as required under Section 18.19.060(b) 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.
means residential multifamily.
means square feet.
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All new construction and applicable remodels will have, at a minimum, fixtures that comply with the efficiency standards listed in the Indoor Water Use Efficiency Table.
Indoor Water Use Efficiency Table | ||
|---|---|---|
Fixture | Residential | Nonresidential |
Toilets | ≤ 1.28 gpf, and ≥ 350 grams | ≤ 1.28 gpf, and ≥ 350 grams |
Urinals | ≤ 0.5 gpf | ≤ 0.5 gpf |
Showers | ≤ 2.0 gpm | ≤ 2.0 gpm |
Bathroom faucets | ≤ 1.5 gpm | ≤ 0.5 gpm |
Kitchen faucets | ≤ 2.2 gpm | ≤ 2.2 gpm |
Clothes washers | ≤ 6.0 water factor | ≤ 6.0 water factor |
Dishwashers | ≤ 6.5 gal/cycle, or energy star qualified | energy star qualified |
Cooling towers | ≥ 5 - 10 cycles, or ≥ 2.5 LSI | ≥ 5 - 10 cycles, or ≥ 2.5 LSI |
Food steamers | -- | Boiler less, or self-contained |
Ice machines | -- | ≤ 25 gal/100 lbs ice, or air-cooled |
Pre-rinse spray valves | -- | ≤ 1.15 gpm |
Automatic vehicle wash facilities | -- | ≥ 50% of water that is recycled on site |
Commercial refrigeration | -- | Closed loop, or air-cooled |
Meters | Submeters for RMF, and separate meter for outdoor if landscape >5000 sq. ft. | Submeters, and separate meter for outdoor if landscape >5000 sq. ft. |
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(a)
The city shall:
(1)
Provide the project applicant with a copy of the ordinance codified in this chapter and an indoor water use efficiency checklist form when it provides the applicant with the procedures for permits, plan checks, design reviews or new or expanded water service applications;
(2)
Review the indoor water use efficiency checklist submitted by the project applicant;
(3)
Approve or deny the project applicant's indoor water use efficiency checklist submittal as part of the application review process;
(4)
Upon approval of the indoor water use efficiency checklist, and after all other required permits and approvals have been obtained by the applicant, issue a permit or approve the plan check, design review or new or expanded water service application for the project applicant;
(5)
In its discretion, inspect the installation of the water efficient fixtures and appliances to verify that they have been installed and are performing at the required use levels;
(6)
Provide a copy of the complete indoor water use efficiency checklist to the city.
(b)
The project applicant shall:
(1)
Meet the minimum water use efficiency standards for indoor fixtures and appliances provided for in the indoor water use efficiency table and checklist;
(2)
Prior to construction, submit all portions of the indoor water use efficiency checklist to the city's (appropriate official) for verification;
(3)
Construct the project in compliance with the minimum water use efficiency standards for indoor fixtures and appliances provided for in the indoor water use efficiency table and checklist.
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The indoor water use efficiency checklist shall require, at a minimum:
(a)
Project information;
(b)
Quantity and unit water use factors of all indoor fixtures and appliances relative to the standards listed in the Indoor Water Use Efficiency Table and checklist;
(c)
Contain the following statement to be completed by the project applicant: "I certify that the subject project meets the specified requirements of the Indoor Water Use Efficiency Ordinance"; and
(d)
Bear the signature of the project applicant, or that of a certified professional.
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(a)
Violation. It is unlawful for any person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation subject to the requirements of this chapter to fail to comply with the water use efficiency requirements or to alter or replace the fixtures and appliances required by this chapter with other noncompliant fixtures or appliances after the completion of construction or remodel.
(b)
Notice of Correction. Whenever the city determines that a violation of this chapter has occurred, the city may serve a notice of correction on the owner(s) of the property on which the violation is situated. The owner(s) of record shall have 90 days to take corrective action.
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The local agency shall provide information to all applicants regarding the installation of water efficient fixtures and appliances.
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