When do the new requirements for plumbing fixtures come into effect?
The provisions for plumbing fixtures come into effect immediately, upon the filing date (February 20, 2004). HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 4. When do the new requirements for hot water temperature come into effect? Provisions regarding hot water temperature will not come into effect until September 1, 2004 and do not apply to projects where: • A building permit has been issued by that date; or • The working drawings, plans and specifications are substantially completed before September 1, 2004, and a building permit application has been submitted before December 1, 2004. 5. What are the options for complying with the new regulation in new residential buildings? Some common options for compliance with the requirements of Article 7.6.5.1. include: • Installation of pressure-balanced or thermostatic-mixing shower valves for shower heads and an anti-scald device at each hot water faucet, or • Installation of an anti-scald mixing valve at the outlet of the water heater to lower the temperature to 4
