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AFFIDAVIT FOR WATER CONSERVING FIXTURES
According to a new state law that went into effect on January 1, 2014, when a new single family dwelling built before January 1,
1994 applies for a permit for any building alteration or improvement, the permit agency is required to confirm that the residence
has specific water saving plumbing fixtures. The purpose of this Affidavit is to certify the installation of water conserving
plumbing fixtures within existing buildings built and available for use on or before January 1, 1994. This Affidavit is in lieu of a
city inspection for this specific requirement when a permit is issued for building alterations or improvements. A signed copy of
this Affidavit shall be submitted to the Building Inspection Section prior to Final Inspection approval of the project/permit.
Existing water conserving plumbing fixtures must comply with California Senate Bill No. 407 (CA SB 407)/California Civil Code,
Sections 1101.1-1101.8.
Civil Code defines non-compliant plumbing fixtures as follows:
(1) Any toilet manufactured to use more than 1.6 gallons of water per flush.
(2) Any urinal manufactured to use more than one gallon of water per flush.
(3) Any showerhead manufactured to have a flow capacity of more than 2.5 gallons of water per minute.
(4) Any interior faucet that emits more than 2.2 gallons of water per minute.
Non-compliant plumbing fixtures must be replaced with fixtures that are “in compliance with current building
standards applicable to a newly constructed real property of the same type.”
Exceptions: Per Civil Code Section 1101.7, this article shall not apply to any of the following (if applicable circle exception):
a) Registered historical sites.
b) Real property for which a licensed plumber certifies that, due to the age or configuration of the property or its
plumbing, installation of water-conserving plumbing fixtures is not technically feasible. (NOTE: Must be signed by
Licensed Plumbing Contractor only if exempted).
c) A building for which water service is permanently disconnected.
I hereby affirm that I personally inspected all plumbing fixtures at the above referenced address(es), and that all
existing plumbing fixtures are exempt pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 1101.7.
Print Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________________
Signature: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Plumbing Contractor’s Business Name: ____________________________________________________________ License Number: ________________
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