(a) The following definitions refer to faucets:

1. (1) Plumbing fitting means a device that controls and guides the flow of water in a supply system. A plumbing fitting includes a showerhead, lavatory faucet, kitchen faucet, metering faucet, lavatory replacement aerator, kitchen replacement aerator, wash fountain, commercial pre?rinse spray valve, public lavatory faucet, or tub spout diverter.
2. (2) Faucet means a lavatory faucet, kitchen faucet, metering faucet, or replacement aerator for a lavatory or kitchen faucet.
3. (3) Flow rate means the rate of water flow of a plumbing fitting, as determined using the applicable test method.
4. (4) Kitchen faucet means a faucet designed for discharge into a kitchen sink.
5. (5) Kitchen replacement aerator means an aerator sold as a replacement, separate from the kitchen faucet to which it is intended to be attached.
6. (6) Lavatory means a basin or bowl designed for washing the face and hands.
7. (7) Lavatory faucet means a plumbing fitting designed for discharge into a lavatory.
8. (8) Lavatory replacement aerator means an aerator sold as a replacement, separate from the lavatory faucet to which it is intended to be attached.
9. (9) Metering faucet means a faucet that, when turned on, will gradually shut itself off over a period of several seconds.
10. (10) OZF means ounce force.
11. (11) Public lavatory faucet means a fitting intended to be installed in non?residential bathrooms that are exposed to walk?in traffic.
12. (12) Wash fountain means a lavatory faucet designed for simultaneous use by two or more persons.

13. (13) Water use means the quantity of water flowing through a showerhead or faucet, at point of use, determined using the test method.

    (b) Standard requirements for faucets.

14. (1) The flow rate of private lavatory faucets and lavatory replacement aerators shall be not greater than 1.2 gpm at 60 psi.

    1. (i) Sprayheads with independently controlled orifices and manual controls. The maximum flow rate of each orifice that manually turns on or off shall not exceed the maximum flow rate for a lavatory faucet.

    2. (ii) Sprayheads with collectively controlled orifices and manual controls. The maximum flow rate of a sprayhead that manually turns on or off shall be the product of:

       1. (a) the maximum flow rate for a lavatory faucet; and
       2. (b) the number of component lavatories (rim space of the lavatory in inches [millimeters] divided by 20 inches [508 millimeters]).

15. (2) The flow rate of kitchen faucets, kitchen replacement aerators, public lavatory faucets, and public lavatory replacement aerators shall be not greater than the applicable values shown in Table 34. Table 34: Standards for Kitchen Faucets and Aerators and Public Lavatory Faucets and Aerators

    Appliance	Maximum Flow Rate
    Kitchen faucets and aerators	1.8 gpm at 60 psi; kitchen faucets are permitted to temporarily increase the flow above the maximum rate, but not to exceed 2.2 gpm at 60 psi and must revert to a maximum flow rate of 1.8 gpm at 60 psi upon valve closure.
    Public lavatory faucets and aerators	0.5 gpm at 60 psi

    (c) Test procedures for assuring compliance with the standards established in subdivision (b) of this section.

    The test method for faucets is 10 CFR section 430.23(s) (Appendix S to Subpart B of part 430), as incorporated by reference in section 509.61 of this Part.