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CA AB2555

Bill

Status

Failed

11/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Marc Levine

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Origin

State Assembly

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the California Building Standards Commission to adopt regulations and mandatory building standards for installing water conserving plumbing fixtures in existing nonresidential and public buildings by January 1, 2022.

  • Defines "water conserving plumbing fixtures" as toilets, urinals, and faucets that comply with California's Appliance Efficiency Regulations.

  • Exempts from retrofit requirements existing toilets, urinals, and faucets less than five years old, and replacement fixtures must be at least 50 percent more water efficient than existing ones.

  • Allows the commission to expend funds from the Building Standards Administration Special Revolving Fund to develop and adopt the regulations and standards.

  • Authorizes adopted standards to supersede conflicting provisions in the California Civil Code related to building standards.

Legislative Description

Building standards: water conserving plumbing fixtures.

Last Action

From Senate committee without further action.

11/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Housing6/22/2016
Natural Resources and Water5/5/2016
Rules4/25/2016
Appropriations3/29/2016
Water, Parks and Wildlife3/8/2016

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