Chapter IX — BUILDING REGULATIONS›Article 4 — PLUMBING CODE
Los Angeles Municipal Code Div. 4 Plumbing Fixtures and Fixture Fittings
Los Angeles Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-19 · Los Angeles
Cite as: Los Angeles Municipal Code Division 4 · Text as of 2026-10-19
(Title Amended by Ord. No. 184,692, Eff. 12/30/16.)
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94.400.0 Basic Provisions.
SEC. 94.400.0. BASIC PROVISIONS.¶
(Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)
Chapter 4 of the CPC is adopted by reference except CPC Sections 412.1 and 412.1.2 are not adopted, and LAMC Subsections 94.407.2.4.1, 94.412.1, 94.412.1.2, 94.414.5, and 94.414.6 are amended or added to read as follows:
94.407.2.4.1. All faucets in public restrooms shall be self-closing or self-closing metering faucets. Metered faucets shall deliver a maximum of 0.20 gallons (0.76 L) per metering cycle. (Added by Ord. No. 188,797, Eff. 12/31/25.)
94.412.1. Application. Urinals shall comply with ASME A112.19.2/CSA B45.1, ASME A112.19.19, or CSA B45/IAPMO Z124. Wall-mounted urinals shall have an average water consumption not to exceed 0.125 gallons (0.47 L) per flush. Other urinals shall have an average water consumption not to exceed 0.125 gallons (0.47 L) per flush.
94.412.1.2. Floor-Mounted Urinals. [BSC-CG, DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC]. The effective flush volume of floor-mounted or other urinals shall not exceed 0.125 gallons (0.47 L) per flush in compliance with Chapter 5, Division 5.3, of the California Green Buildings Standards Code (CAL Green).
94.414.5. Commercial Dishwashers. (Amended by Ord. No. 188,797, Eff. 12/31/25.) Water use for commercial dishwashers shall meet the following requirements:
| Type | High-Temperature Maximum Gallons Per Rack | Chemical Maximum Gallons Per Rack |
|---|---|---|
| Conveyer | 0.7 | 0.62 |
| Door | 0.95 | 1.16 |
| Under-counter | 0.9 | 0.98 |
| Note: All installed dishwashers shall be Energy Star® rated |
94.414.6. Domestic Dishwashers. The maximum water use per washing cycle for domestic dishwasher shall be 5.8 gallons (21.95L). (Amended by Ord. No. 188,797, Eff. 12/31/25.)
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