Definitions for water-saving plumbing rules

For the purposes of this article, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Administrative Authority. Has the same meaning as defined in § 19-2.1 . Authorized Agent. A person who is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of residential property. Director. The director of budget and fiscal services. Hotel. Has the same meaning as defined in § 21-10.1 . Low-Flow Kitchen Faucet, Lavatory Faucet, and Showerhead. A kitchen faucet or showerhead with flow control devices that limit the faucet’s or showerhead’s maximum flow rate to 2.5 gallons per minute and a lavatory faucet with flow control devices that limit the lavatory faucet’s maximum flow rate to 2.0 gallons per minute. Low-Flush Urinal. A urinal with volume limiting devices or methods which limit the discharge to 1.0 gallon per flush. Nonresidential Property or Nonresidential Properties. Property improved with hotels or with industrial or commercial buildings. Residential Property or Residential Properties. Property other than nonresidential property or nonresidential properties. Ultra-Low Flush Toilet. A tank-type water closet or a flushometer valve toilet with volume-limiting devices or methods that limit the discharge to 1.6 gallons per flush. Water-Saving Toilets. Ultra-low flush toilets and low-flush urinals.