(a) 1.6 gallons or 6.06 liters per flush for toilets;
(b) 1.0 gallons or 3.785 liters per flush for urinals;
(c) 2.5 gallons or 9.46 liters per minute for shower heads; and
(d) 2.5 gallons or 9.46 liters per minute for interior faucets.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the director by rule shall provide for exemptions to the requirements under subsection (1) of this section if:
(a) The reconstruction, alteration or repair of a building does not include the installation of new or replacement toilets or urinals, shower heads or faucets within the building;
(b) Due to the capacity, design or installation of the plumbing or sewage system within an existing building, toilets or urinals required by subsection (1) of this section would, if installed in the building, be unable to meet the performance requirements of the American National Standards Institute or other equivalent recognized North American standards as adopted by rule;
(c) The fixtures and fittings necessary to perform a specialized function, including but not limited to emergency showers and aspirator faucets, cannot meet the requirements;
(d) The installation of fixtures that do not comply with subsection (1) of this section is necessary to maintain the historic character of a structure listed under ORS 358.480 to 358.545; or
(e) The fixtures and fittings to be installed are specifically designed to withstand unusual abuse or installation in a penal institution or are located in an area with special needs, such as a laboratory, hospital, nursing home or other health care facility.
(3) No person shall sell or offer for sale any new toilet, urinal, shower head or faucet that has not been approved under ORS 447.020.
(4) On or after December 31, 1995, no person shall sell or offer for sale any used toilet, urinal, shower head or interior faucet that does not meet the conservation standards established in subsection (1) of this section.
(5) The director shall adopt rules and regulations for marking, labeling or otherwise identifying fixtures that meet the standards of this section. [1991 c.945 §§2,3,4,5; 1993 c.207 §1; 2001 c.104 §185; 2001 c.540 §23]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 447 - Plumbing; Architectural Barriers
Section 447.010 - Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992.
Section 447.020 - Plumbing to conform to state building code; rules; enforcement.
Section 447.026 - Identification on potable water pipe required.
Section 447.040 - Plumbing contractor license.
Section 447.060 - Engaging in certain plumbing work not affected.
Section 447.065 - Solar heating and cooling systems.
Section 447.072 - Plumbing permit and inspection exemptions; rules.
Section 447.076 - Inspection of minor plumbing installations; rules.
Section 447.095 - Fee schedule; inspection agreements with governmental units.
Section 447.100 - Restriction on tank-type water closets in certain buildings.
Section 447.118 - Standards for compost toilets; rules; security required of certain installers.
Section 447.140 - Waste water and sewage from plumbing fixtures; requirements; prohibitions.
Section 447.145 - Standards for fixtures; exemptions; rules.
Section 447.152 - Plumbing products rules; standards; certification.
Section 447.154 - Plumbing product exemption; rules; installation.
Section 447.156 - Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited; rules; remedy of purchaser.
Section 447.210 - Definitions for ORS 447.210 to 447.280.
Section 447.230 - Standards and specifications to eliminate architectural barriers.
Section 447.233 - Accessible parking space requirements; inspection of spaces; violation.
Section 447.247 - Elevators required; criteria; rules.
Section 447.255 - Access to lottery-funded facilities by persons with disabilities.