HomeMy WebLinkAbout174 - 01/02/2019 - AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE V, DIVISION 1 OF THE CITY CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING THE COLORADOORDINANCE NO. 174, 2018
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE V, DIVISION 1 OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS FOR THE PURPOSE
OF AMENDING THE COLORADO PLUMBING CODE
WHEREAS, since 1924, the City has reviewed, amended and adopted the latest nationally
recognized building standards available for the times; and
WHEREAS, the City currently recognizes the Colorado Plumbing Code at Chapter 5,
Article V of the Code of the City of Fort Collins, with local amendments thereto (“CPC”), which
CPC applies to the installation, alteration or repair of plumbing and drainage systems in the City;
and
WHEREAS, the CPC constitutes minimum requirements and standards governing the
inspection, installation, alteration, and repair of the plumbing fixtures, appliances, and systems
throughout the City for the health, safety and welfare of the City and its citizens and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the health,
safety and welfare of the City and its citizens that the local amendment to the CPC be further
amended to clarify requirements pertaining to maximum flow and water consumption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2. That the City Code is hereby amended in the following respects:
Sec. 5-126. - Amendments and deletions to code.
The Colorado Plumbing Code as adopted is hereby amended in the following respects:
(1) Section 604 TABLE 604.4 is hereby amended as follows:
604.4 Maximum flow and water consumption. The maximum water
consumption flow rates and quantities for all plumbing fixtures and fixture fittings
shall be in accordance with Table 604.4 and such fixtures and fittings shall be
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense® labeled fixtures, excluding
fixtures and fixture fittings that are not labeled under the WaterSense® program.
Table 604.4
Maximum Flow Rates and Consumption for Plumbing Fixtures and Fixture Fittings
Plumbing Fixture of Fixture Fitting Maximum Flow Rate of Quantityb
Lavatory faucet, private 0.5 gallon per minute at 60 psi for non-residential occupancy
1.5 gallons per minute at 60 psi for R and I occupancies
Lavatory, faucet public (metering) 0.25 gallon per metering cycle
Lavatory faucet, public (other than metering) 0.5 gallon per minute at 60 psi
Shower head (includes hand held) a 1.8 gallon per minute at 80 psi
2.0 gallon per minute at 80 psi for I and E occupancies
Sink faucet 1.8 gallon per minute at 60 psi
Urinal 0.5 gallons per flushing cycle
Water closet 1.28 gallons per flushing cycle, with minimum MaP (solid-waste
removal performance threshold) of 600 grams. Dual Flush
gallons per flushing cycle: Average of three flushes (two
reduced flushes and one full flush)
Pre-rinse Spray Valves (food service) Must meet federal requirements
Bar sinks (food service) 2.2 gallon per minute at 60 psi
For SI: 1 gallon = 3.785 L, 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m,
1 pound per square inch = 6.895 kPa.
a. A hand-held shower spray is a shower head.
b. Consumption tolerances shall be determined from referenced standards.
Section 3. The City Attorney and the City Clerk are authorized to modify the
formatting and to make such other amendments to this Ordinance as necessary to facilitate
publication in the Fort Collins Municipal Code; provided, however, that such modifications and
amendments shall not change the substance of the Code provisions.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 18th day of
December, A.D. 2018, and to be presented for final passage on the 2nd day of January, A.D. 2019.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 2nd day of January, A.D. 2019.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk