State of Texas Approved Plumbing Fixture List

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State of Texas
Approved Plumbing Fixture List
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State of Texas
Approved Plumbing Fixture List
Prepared by
Water Utilities Division
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March 1996
Revised
YNRCC
Barry R. McBee, Chairman
R. B. "Ralph" Marquez, Commissioner
John M. Baker, Commissioner
Dan Pearson, Executive Director
Authorization for use or reproduction of any original material contained in this
publication, i.e., not obtained from other sources, is freely granted. The
Commission would appreciate acknowledgement.
Published and distributed
by the
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Post Office Box 13087
Austin, Texas 78711-3087
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basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or veteran status. In compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this document may be requested in alternate formats by contacting the
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface Page v
Guide To Information in This Catalog Page vi
Environmental Performance Standards
for Plumbing Fixtures Page 1 - 6
Toilets (Water Closets) - Vitirous China Page 7 - 28
Toilets (Water Closets) - For Special Needs Page 29 -34
Toilets (Water Closets) - Stainless Steel Page 35 39
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Urinals Page 40 - 42
Flush Valves Page 43 - 45
Aerators Page 46 - 51
Drinking Fountains Page 52 - 59
Sink & Lavatory Faucets Page 60 - 141
Showerheads Page 142 -211
Washfountain Faucets Page 212 - 213
Manufacturers, Importers and Major Suppliers Page 214 - 228
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PREFACE
This catalog identifies water closets (toilets), urinals, flush valves, aerators, sink & lavatory
faucets, washfountains, showerheads, hand held showers, Shower sets, tub/shower sets, and
drinking fountains that have been certified as complying with The Health & Safety Code,
("Code") Chapter 372, titled "Environmental Performance Standards for Plumbing Fixtures" and
can be sold for use within the State of Texas.
Plumbing fixtures submitted after January 31, 1996 will be included in the next update.
Verification of a plumbing fixtures status may be obtained by contacting the Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, Water Saving Fixture Program MC 155, P.O. Box 13087,
Austin, Texas 78711.
THIS CATALOG SUPERSEDES ALL PREVIOUS ADDITIONS
January 31, 1996
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GUIDE TO INFORMATION IN THIS CATALOG
Manufacturer - Either the company which constructed the plumbing fixture or the primary
importer of the plumbing fixture.
Model Number - The number provided by the manufacturer or importer that identifies the type
of plumbing fixture (i.e., two-handle, single handle, etc.). Only the base number is shown.
Asterisks can be replaced with any digit or letter. Digits or letters which have no effect on water
consumption have been omitted.
Pulse - Applies to showerheads only. The letter 'Y' indicates the showerhead is a pulsating
model. The letter 'N' indicates the showerhead is not a pulsating model.
Self Closing - Applies to drinking fountains, sink and lavatory faucets. The letter 'Y' indicates
the fountain or faucet will shut off automatically. The letter 'N' indicates the faucet does not
shut off automatically.
GPM (Gallons Per Minute) - The maximum flow rate of the fixture reported by the
manufacturer.
GPF (Gallons Per Flush) - The maximum flush volume of the fixture reported by the
manufacturer.
(CC) - Concealed Mount
(WM) - Wall Mount
(SH) - Single Hole Mount
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ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
FOR
PLUMBING FIXTURES
Environmental Performance Standards for Plumbing Fixtures
290.251-290.266
HISTORICAL NOTES
Published in Texas Register 17 TexReg 1646 March 3, 1992
Amendments published in Texas Register 18 TexReg 8150 November 9, 1993
290.251. Purpose, Authority, and Definitions.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of these sections is to establish water saving performance
standards and labeling requirements for sink and lavatory faucets, shower heads,
drinking water fountains, urinals, toilets, and flushometer toilets that are
manufactured, imported, or otherwise supplied for sale in the State of Texas, and
to establish labeling requirements for commercial or residential clothes-washing
and dishwashing machines and lawn sprinklers to assist the consumer in making
an informed purchasing decision. These sections apply to manufacturers,
importers, and major suppliers of plumbing fixtures, who sell, offer for sale,
distribute, or import plumbing fixtures into the state. These sections do not apply
to plumbing fixtures manufactured in the state for sale outside of the State.
(b) Authority. The authority for these sections is the Health and Safety Code,
Chapter 372, titled "Environmental Performance Standards for Plumbing
Fixtures".
(c) Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in these sections,
shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise.
(1) ANSI - The American National Standards Institute.
(2) ASME - The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
(3) Commission - The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
(4) Executive director - The executive director of the Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission.
(5) Importer - A business or individual that brings into the state plumbing
fixtures from other countries or states for resale or installation (other than
for their own domicile) within the state.
(6) Major supplier - A business or individual that provides plumbing fixtures
to others for resale or installation (other than for their own domicile)
within the state.
(7) Manufacturer - Someone that makes plumbing fixtures.
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(8) Model - A type or design of a plumbing fixture
(9) Order - A request to purchase plumbing fixtures from a manufacturer,
major supplier or importer.
(10) Plumbing fixture - A sink faucet, lavatory faucet, faucet aerator, shower
head, urinal, toilet, flush valve toilet, or drinking water fountain.
(11) Toilet - A toilet or water closet except a wall mounted toilet that employs
a flushometer valve.
(12) APA - The Administrative Procedures Act.
290.252. Design Standards.
(a) A person may not sell, offer for sale, distribute, or import into the State of Texas
a plumbing fixture for use in the state unless the plumbing fixture meets the water
saving performance standards provided by subsection (b) of this section and the
plumbing fixture is listed in 332.253 of this title (relating to Plumbing Fixture
List).
(b) The water saving performance standards for a plumbing fixture are those
established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), current revision,
or the following standards, whichever are the more restrictive.
(1) The maximum flow from a sink or lavatory faucet or a faucet aerator shall
not exceed 2.20 gallons of water per minute at a pressure of 60 pounds
per square inch when tested in accordance with ANSI testing procedures.
(2) The maximum flow from a shower head shall not exceed 2.75 gallons of
water per minute at a constant pressure equal to 80 pounds per square inch
when tested in accordance with ANSI testing procedures.
(3) The maximum volume of water per flush from a urinal and the associated
flush valve, if any, shall not exceed an average of one gallon when tested
in accordance with ANSI testing procedures.
(4) The maximum volume of water per flush from a toilet shall not exceed an
average of 1.60 gallons when tested in accordance with ANSI testing
procedures.
(5) The maximum volume of water per flush from a wall mounted toilet that
employs a flushometer valve shall not exceed an average of 2.00 gallons
when tested in accordance with ANSI testing procedures.
(6) All drinking water fountains shall be operated by a self-closing valve.
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