This bill proposes several updates to existing statutes regarding plumbing fixtures and water conservation in Arizona. Key changes include the modification of definitions, such as replacing "and" with "or" in the definition of "commercial, industrial or public construction," and the introduction of new terms like "Watersense-labeled plumbing fixture" and "Watersense program." The bill also revises the criteria for plumbing fixtures, allowing for the installation of fixtures that are Watersense-labeled or meet specific water efficiency criteria established by the Watersense program, which is a shift from the previous performance standards that were more prescriptive.

Additionally, the bill extends the timeline for compliance, changing the effective date for the prohibition on distributing or installing non-compliant plumbing fixtures from January 1, 1994, to January 1, 2028. It also introduces provisions for waiving requirements for historic fixtures and emphasizes the installation of water-free urinals in state buildings. Overall, the bill aims to modernize plumbing requirements to enhance water conservation efforts while providing flexibility in compliance for various types of plumbing fixtures.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 45-311, 45-312, 45-313, 45-313.01, 45-319, 45-315, 41-790