Application Bulletin - Public Access Lavatory

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Waterbury, CT 06705
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International Plumbing Code (IPC)
Chapter 4, Fixtures, Faucets & Fittings:
Plumbing fixtures are required to be
installed for nearly every building as toilet
facilities (water closets and lavatories) are
needed by the occupants of a building.
Additional fixtures for washing, bathing, and
culinary purposes are also necessary where
occupants dwell in buildings. Chapter 4
specifies the minimum number and type
of plumbing fixtures for buildings based
on the description use of the building.
Because fixture design and quality are
paramount to ensure that plumbing
fixtures operate properly, this chapter also
specifies numerous product and material
standards for plumbing fixtures.
See IPC Chapter 4, Table 403.1 for details.
2018 IPC 419.5 Tempered Water for
Public Handwashing Facilities
Tempered water shall be delivered through
an approved water-temperature limiting
device that conforms to ASSE 1070 or
CSA B125.7.
Tempered water is defined as water
having a temperature range between
85 °F and 110 °F.
PUBLIC HANDWASHING
Eemax
®
tankless electric water heaters enable code-compliance and
deliver safe, efficient, service water heating solutions to support businesses
as they work to increase public handwashing accessibility.
THE CHALLENGE
In the aftermath of recent events,
protecting communities and individuals
from getting sick, or spreading virus and
other contagious germs in public spaces,
has never been more important.
Federal guidelines and state regulations
are mandating compliance with
certifications to insure a safer return to
business and build customer confidence.
Increasing the number of public
handwashing stations, both in and
outside of restrooms—while at the same
time insuring safe, reliable, temperature
stable water—is integral to that process.
In offices, schools, restaurants, stores,
and other populated places, the need
to provide more easily accessible
handwashing stations will be a key part
of mitigating any health risks.
Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Lives
Resource: www.cdc.gov/handwashing
Designing Handwashing Solutions that
are Code Compliant
Service water heating codes govern:
• Efficient water delivery
• Efficient energy consumption
• Safe, reliable performance
• User hygiene and safety
• Design liability and reducing risks
Universal Plumbing Code (UPC)
2018 UPC 407.3 Limitation of Hot
Water Temperature for Public Lavatories.
Hot water delivered from public
use lavatories shall be limited to a
maximum temperature of 120 °F by a
device that is in accordance with ASSE
1070 or CSA B 125.70. The water heater
thermostat shall not be considered a
control for meeting this provision.
Appendix L 603.4.5.3: Sustainable
Practices Outlet Temperature Controls
Temperature controlling means shall
be provided to limit the maximum
temperature of water delivered from
lavatory faucets in public facility
restrooms to 110 °F.
REGION:
United States
MARKET:
Commerical
APPLICATION:
Public access lavatories
APPLICATION BULLETIN