I am updating my bathroom and will be replacing the plumbing fixtures. Does this require a permit and are the new plumbing fixtures required to meet the new reduced flow rates?
No, a permit is not required to replace a water closet (toilet), faucet or showerhead so long as the fixture location is not being changed. However, all new plumbing fixtures will be required to meet the code requirements for reduced flow rates. The maximum flow rates for the fixtures is; lavatory faucet 1.5 gallons per minute (gpm), shower heads 2.0 gpm, sink faucet 1.5 gpm and water closets 1.28 gallons per flushing cycle.
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