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Section 1602. Definitions. 
 
(h) Plumbing Fittings. 
 
Plumbing fitting means a device that controls and guides the flow of water in a supply
system. 
Examples include showerhead, lavatory faucet, kitchen faucet, metering faucet, lavatory replacement 
aerator, kitchen replacement aerator, wash fountain, commercial pre-rinse   spray
valve, public lavatory 
faucet, or tub spout diverter. 
Public lavatory faucet means a fitting intended to be installed in non-residential bathrooms that are 
exposed to walk-in traffic. 
Showerhead means a device through which water is discharged for a shower bath and
includes a body 
sprayer and handheld showerhead but does not include a safety showerhead.  
 Water use means the quantity of water flowing through a showerhead or faucet, at point of
use, as 
determined using the test method in Section 1604(h). 
 
(i) Plumbing Fixtures. 
Dual-flush effective flush volume means the average flush volume of two reduced flushes and one full flush. 
Dual-flush water closet is a water closet incorporating a feature that allows the user to flush the water 
closet with either a reduced or a full volume of water. 
Plumbing fixture means an exchangeable device, which connects to a plumbing system to
deliver and 
drain away water and waste. A plumbing fixture includes a water closet or a urinal. 
 
Note: Authority cited: Sections 25213, 25218(e), 25402(a)-25402(c) and 25960, Public Resources 
Code.
Sections 16, 26 and 30, Governors Executive Order No. 
B-29-15 
(April 1, 2015). Reference: 
Sections
25216.5(d), 25402(a)
25402(c) and 25960, Public  Resources Code. Section 16, 
Governors Executive
Order No. 
B-29-15 (A
pril 1, 2015).










