Ordinance 798 _ ~ ~
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO MAKING CERTAIN FIND-
INGS AND AMENDZNG CHAPTER 16.20 OF THE MpNICIPAL CODES BY
ADDING PARAGRAPH (f)(g)(h)(i) TO SECTI~N 906 OF THE UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE RELATZNG TO SPECIAL FIXTURES AND SPECIALTZES.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Findinqs
The City of Cupertino is experiencing a severe drouqht. Upon
the basis thereof, it is hereby found that the modifications or
changes to the Uniform Plumbinq Code (1973 Edition) set forth in
Section 2, below, are needed.
SECTION 2: Addin Para ra h(f)( )(h)(i} to Section 906 of
i 1973 Un form Plumb ng Code.
The following section is hereby added to Chapter 16.20 of the
Cupertino Municipal Code to read as follows:
Section 16.20.040 Zncorporation and Amendments. Paraqraph (f),
(g), (h), and (i) are hereby added to Section 906 of the 1973 Uniform
Plumbinq Code to read as follows:
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(f) Water closets (toilets) installed in any buildinq within the t
City shall be equipped with water reservoirs that limit the water used .
to not more than three and one half (3-1/2) gallons per flush. On
water closets without reservoirs, the flushinq device shall li.mit the
flow to three and one half (3-1/2) gallons per flush. `
EXCEPTION: ExceaBively long sewer laterals or other unforeseen cir-
cumstances that would impair the proper removal of wastes need not
comply. ~
(g) Shower heads shall be designed to allow a flow of not more than
four (4) gallons per minute. ~
(h) Faucet aerators shall be desiqned to introduce air into the
water flow reducing the water usage to three and one half (3-1/2) gal-
lons per minute.
(i) All hot water pipinq in exposed ventilated spaces shall be in-
sulated against heat loss. Approved insulating materials shall be
those approved by the State of California, as listed in the Energy
Design Standards.
SECTION 3: Urqency Clause
This ordinance is enacted as an emergency ordinance to take ef-
fect immediately upon enactment. The facts constituting the urgency
are that it is for the general welfare, health and public safety of
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the City to conserve water for future needs.
SECTION 4. Fiiin
The City Clerk is hereby directed to make a public record
of this Ordinance, and to file a ceztified copy thereof with the
California Department of Housinq and Community Development.
INTRODUCED AND ENACTED at a regular meetinq of the City Council
~ of the City of Cupertino thfs 18th day of April - , 19T7, by the
followinq vote:
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vote Members of the Cit~,Council:
AYES: Jackson, Meyera, Nellis. 0'Keefa, Frctlich.
NOES: None .
ABSENT: Nona . ` , :
ABSTAIN: None
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T hesabq certifq that the City of Cupartino Ordinaaae No. ~
attachad herato is a true and correct copy of ~aid Qrdinance which ae
bean publi.ihed'or poated pusauaat to law.
Wm. E. Ryde
City Clerk
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