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1. Does the Plumbing Fixture Ordinance apply to my household?

All private properties - residential, commercial, and industrial - built on or before January 1, 1994, served by the City of Morgan Hill water utility must abide by the Plumbing Fixture Retrofit Regulations 13.04.335. All existing residential, commercial, and industrial buildings shall, at the time of sale, be inspected. Any plumbing fixtures not in compliance will need to be updated exclusively with high efficiency plumbing fixtures.

2. What fixtures need to be retrofitted?

Showerheads, toilets, and urinals that were manufactured in 1993 or earlier need to be replaced with the new high efficiency fixtures (USEPA WaterSense). The provisions of this chapter shall apply to showers, toilets, and urinals whenever the title to real property is conveyed from the seller to the buyer, for consideration, by means of a grant deed.  

3. What are the standards for new high efficiency fixtures that I need to switch to?

1. A USEPA WaterSense fixture

 OR

1. Any showerhead rated to use a maximum of 1.8 gallons of water per minute

2. Any high efficiency toilet rated to use a maximum of 1.28 gallons of water per flush (pre-existing toilets that use not more than 1.6 gallons per flush shall be considered to meet the requirements of this code) 

3. Any urinal and associated flush valve rated to use a maximum of 0.125 gallons of water per flush

4. Who is responsible for ensuring that the fixtures are retrofitted?

Property sellers need to arrange for an inspection to be performed by a Licensed Plumber.

5. Who is a Licensed Plumber?

A Licensed Plumber meets these requirements:

1. Licensed Plumber with the State of California
2. Has a City of Morgan Hill Business License

6. Why Do I Need a Plumbing Fixture Retrofit Certification?

A Certificate of Compliance is needed in the City of Morgan Hill to begin new water services.

7. What if I live in a mobile home?

Mobile homes are not exempt and are responsible for retrofitting plumbing fixtures.