SERBISYO
Comply with water conservation requirements
Replace old plumbing fixtures when selling, remodeling, or getting permits to make improvements to your home.
Ano ang dapat malaman
Conservation requirements
In all residential, multi-family, and commercial properties:
- All showerheads must not exceed a maximum flow rate of 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm)
- All faucets and faucet aerators must not exceed a maximum flow rate of 2.2 gpm
- All toilets must not exceed a maximum flow rate of 1.28 gallons per flush (gpf)
- Urinals (for commercial buildings) must not exceed a maximum flow rate of 1.0 gpf
- All water leaks have been repaired
Ordinance requirements
According to the Residential Conservation Ordinance, building are required to meet water conservation standards.
Building owners must repair plumbing leaks and replace inefficient plumbing fixtures before selling, remodeling, or doing improvement work.
If you do not follow the Ordinance, you could be cited.
Ano ang gagawin
1. Schedule an inspection before you sell or remodel your home
Contact a qualified DBI-certified private Residential Energy and Water Inspector to perform the inspection. They will check your home for compliance with Chapter 12A of the SF Housing Code.
2. Complete any needed plumbing upgrades
You can get free water-saving devices from SFPUC, including free toilets.
3. Work with your home inspector to document the upgrades before you sell
You are required to get a Certificate of Completion documenting compliance with water conservation requirements:
- Before transfer of title, if you are selling
- At the time property alterations or improvements are performed, if you are remodeling or making improvements
Humingi ng tulong
Jose Lopez, senior housing inspector
jose.e.lopez@sfgov.orgMga ahensyang kasosyo
Ano ang dapat malaman
Conservation requirements
In all residential, multi-family, and commercial properties:
- All showerheads must not exceed a maximum flow rate of 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm)
- All faucets and faucet aerators must not exceed a maximum flow rate of 2.2 gpm
- All toilets must not exceed a maximum flow rate of 1.28 gallons per flush (gpf)
- Urinals (for commercial buildings) must not exceed a maximum flow rate of 1.0 gpf
- All water leaks have been repaired
Ordinance requirements
According to the Residential Conservation Ordinance, building are required to meet water conservation standards.
Building owners must repair plumbing leaks and replace inefficient plumbing fixtures before selling, remodeling, or doing improvement work.
If you do not follow the Ordinance, you could be cited.
Ano ang gagawin
1. Schedule an inspection before you sell or remodel your home
Contact a qualified DBI-certified private Residential Energy and Water Inspector to perform the inspection. They will check your home for compliance with Chapter 12A of the SF Housing Code.
2. Complete any needed plumbing upgrades
You can get free water-saving devices from SFPUC, including free toilets.
3. Work with your home inspector to document the upgrades before you sell
You are required to get a Certificate of Completion documenting compliance with water conservation requirements:
- Before transfer of title, if you are selling
- At the time property alterations or improvements are performed, if you are remodeling or making improvements
Humingi ng tulong
Jose Lopez, senior housing inspector
jose.e.lopez@sfgov.org