Comply with water conservation requirements

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

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.

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.

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

Last updated November 21, 2022