(A) Contractors obtaining City of Lake Wales Building Permits, for all new residential, commercial and institutional construction, no more than 60 days after the effective date of this Ordinance, shall incorporate WaterSense plumbing fixtures (faucets, showerheads and toilets) and ENERGY STAR appliances (clothes washer and dishwasher) into said construction. All new construction shall incorporate WaterSense plumbing fixtures and ENERGY STAR appliances prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy.
(B) In appliances where WaterSense plumbing fixtures and ENERGY STAR appliances are not available, the fixture or appliance must meet the same flow rate as WaterSense or ENERGY STAR specs, or a written request for an exception must be submitted with the building permit application and approved by the City. For exception to be approved, a best alternative water and/or energy conservative fixture and/or appliance must be identified in the submittal.
