1. A. Plumbing fixtures and plumbing fixture fittings shall conform to the following requirements.

   1. 1. New or replacement water closets, urinals, sink faucets, lavatories or shower heads shall not be installed with a flow rate or flush volume in excess of the maximum specified in Table 409 of this code below, when tested in accordance with the provisions of the applicable ASME Standard listed in Table 407 of this code.

      Table 409 Maximum Allowable Water Usage For Plumbing Fixtures1
      Fixture	Max Usage
      Lavatory, private	2.2 gpm at 60 psi
      Lavatory, public (metering)	0.26 gallons per metering cycle
      Lavatory, public (other than metering)	0.5 gpm at 60 psi
      Shower Head/Handheld Shower	2.5 gpm at 60 psi
      Sink Faucet	2.2 gpm at 60 psi
      Urinals	1.0 gal/flushing cycle
      Water Closet	1.6 gal/flushing cycle

      NOTES:

      1. Maximum allowable water usage for plumbing fixtures and fixture fittings not listed in this table should conform to the applicable ANSI or ASME standard listed in Table 407 of this code. Blowout fixtures, vegetable sprayers, clinical sinks, service sinks, hose bibbs and emergency showers sinks shall be exempted from these limitations.

   2. 2. Nonwater Urinals. Nonwater urinals shall be listed and comply with the applicable standard(s) referenced in Table 407. Nonwater urinals shall have a barrier liquid sealant to maintain a trap seal. Nonwater urinals shall permit the uninhibited flow of waste through the urinal to the sanitary drainage system. Nonwater urinals shall be cleaned and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions after installation. Where nonwater urinals are installed they shall have a water distribution line roughed-in above each urinal location to allow for the installation of approved water-use type urinals in the event of a retrofit.
   3. 3. Self-closing metering faucets shall be installed on lavatories intended to serve the transient public, such as those in, but not limited to, service stations, train stations, airports, restaurants, and convention halls. Self-closing metering faucets used on lavatories or other hand-washing fixtures shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. Self-closing faucets which are designed to close immediately upon the release of the handle are prohibited for use on lavatories or other type of hand-washing fixtures.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:4(A)(7) and R.S. 40:5(2)(3)(7)(9)(16)(17)(20).

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 38:2816 (November 2012).