D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 12-B, § 2903
Strike Table P2903.2 of the International Residential Code in its entirety and insert new Table P2903.2 in the Residential Code in its place to read as follows:
TABLE P2903.2
MAXIMUM FLOW RATES AND CONSUMPTION FOR
PLUMBING FIXTURES AND FIXTURE FITTINGSᵇ
| PLUMBING FIXTURE OR FIXTURE FITTING | MAXIMUM FLOW RATE OR QUANTITY |
|---|---|
| Lavatory faucet and bar sink faucet | 1.5 gpm at 60 psi and WaterSense labeled |
| Shower headᵃ | 2.0 gpm at 80 psi and WaterSense labeled |
| Sink faucet, kitchen | 2.2 gpm at 60 psi |
| Water closet, tank typeᶜ | 1.28 gallons per flushing cycle and WaterSense labeled |
| Water closet, flushometer type | 1.28 gallons per flushing cycle |
For SI: 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m,
1 pound per square inch = 6.895 kPa
a. A handheld shower spray is also a shower head.
b. Consumption tolerances shall be determined from referenced standards.
c. Dual Flush Toilets - The effective flush volume shall not exceed 1.28 gallons (4.8 liters). The effective flush volume is defined as the composite, average flush volume of two reduced flushes and one full flush. Flush volumes will be tested in accordance with ASME A112.19.2 and ASME A112.19.14.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 3063 (March 28, 2014 – Part 2).
The District of Columbia Residential Code (2013), referred to as the “Residential Code,” consists of the 2012 edition of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, published by the International Code Council (ICC), as amended by the District of Columbia Residential Code Supplement (2013) (12 DCMR B). The International Residential Code is copyrighted by the ICC and therefore is not republished here. However, a copy of the text may be obtained at: http://publicecodes.cyberregs.com/icod/irc/2012/index.htm?bu=IC-P-2012-000002&bu2=IC-P-2012-000019.