PLUMBING

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GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

These products are chosen based on their ability to conserve water, and their availability at HD Pro.

The Basis of Design (BOD) specifies performance criteria and provides sample products for your reference. The sample products noted are not required to be used in new construction projects as long as alternate products meet all the necessary criteria.

AERATORS

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

• Finish: Chrome or Stainless.

• Water Flow:

  • Bathroom Faucets: 1.2 gpm maximum.

  • Kitchen Faucets: 1.5 gpm maximum.

  • WaterSense certified.

• Aerator to be flushed yearly or if resident complains of weak flow.

  • Aerators help control water usage, so it is important they are maintained.

  • Removal of aerator will result in higher water bills.

BATHROOM FAUCET AERATOR:

If residents are removing aerators, use the following vandal-proof aerator and key:

KITCHEN FAUCET AERATOR:

BATHROOM FAUCETS

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

• Finish: Chrome or Stainless.

• Water Flow: Maximum of 1.2 gpm. Must be WaterSense certified.

• Aerator to be flushed yearly or if resident complains of weak flow.

  • Aerators help control water usage, so it is important they are maintained.

  • Removal of aerator will result in higher water bills.

• Single tap/ lever is preferred.

• Coordinate faucet selection with sink holes (No holes can be empty).

• Required: pop-up drain.

• Faucets in ADA units must be ADA compliant.

• Faucets in common bathrooms must be ADA compliant.

SAMPLE PRODUCTS (UNIT):

These sample products are NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

SAMPLE PRODUCT (COMMON):

This sample product is NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

KITCHEN FAUCETS

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

• Finish: Chrome or Stainless.

• Water Flow: Maximum of 1.5 gpm. Must be WaterSense certified.

• Aerator to be flushed yearly or if resident complains of weak flow.

  • Aerators help control water usage, so it is important they are maintained.

  • Removal of aerator will result in higher water bills.

• Single tap/ lever is preferred.

• Coordinate faucet selection with sink holes.

• Sprayers: Not permitted.

• Faucets in ADA units must be ADA compliant.

• Faucets in common bathrooms must be ADA compliant.

SAMPLE PRODUCTS (UNIT + COMMON):

These sample products are NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

tub/shower fixtureS

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

• Water Flow: Maximum of 1.5 gpm and Water Sense Certified.

• Finish: Chrome coating over brass.

• Diverter integral to shower valve.

SAMPLE PRODUCTS:

These sample products are NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

toilets

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

• Finish: White.

• Water Flow: Maximum of 0.86 GPF required.

• Comfort Height Toilets: Required.

• Two-Piece Toilets: Preferred.

• Bowl Type: Elongated Bowl Required.

  • For rehabs: Verify elongated bowl can fit within existing bathroom and maneuverability is not compromised.

• Note Rough-In Size and if Rear/ Wall Discharge vs. Floor-Mounted (Rehabs only).

SAMPLE PRODUCTS:

These sample products are NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

urinalS

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

• Finish: White Porcelain.

• Water Flow: Maximum of 0.5 GPF required.

• Acceptable Manufacturers: American Standard, Toto, Kohler, Gerber, and Seasons.

SAMPLE PRODUCTS:

These sample products are NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

kitchen sinks

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

• Finish: Type 302, 18 gauge Stainless Steel.

• Bowl Number: Double Bowl Preferred.

• Depth: 8” for standard unit; Maximum of 6.5” in ADA units.

• Drain Size: 3.5” Minimum.

• Holes: 3 holes or less, no plugs permitted.

• Sprayers: Not permitted.

• Required Mounting Details: Self-rimming.

SAMPLE PRODUCTS:

These sample products are NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

garbage disposals

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

• New Construction + Rehab: garbage disposals are not permitted.

• Property Management: remove garbage disposals when they warrant repair or replacement. 

wall hung sinkS

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

• Must be ADA compliant.

• Finish: White Porcelain.

• Size: 2 gallon min. capacity.

• Holes: 3 holes or less, no plugs permitted.

• Integral Wall Bracket Supports required with assembly.

• Insulation/padding required for exposed pipes.

• Pop-up drain required at unit bathroom sinks, but not in common area sinks.

• All sinks to have overflow drain.

SAMPLE PRODUCTS (UNIT + COMMON):

These sample products are NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

vanity sinkS

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

• Use solid surface vanity tops (sink integral with countertop).

• Width: 37" min, or match existing.

• Holes: 3 holes or less, no plugs permitted.

• Pop-up drain required at bathroom sink.

PREFERRED PRODUCTS (UNIT):

EXAMPLE VANITY BASE CABINET:

BATHtubS

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

• Materials: White porcelain enameled steel tub.

• Size: 60” minimum length, or match existing.

• Wall Surround: See Tub/Shower Surround Spec.

• The 2010 ADA (if applicable) and/or some localities may require either a permanent or removable bathtub seat.

  • The top of bathtub seats should be 17” minimum and 19” maximum above the bathroom finish floor.

  • The depth of a removable bathtub seat should be 15” minimum and 16” maximum.

SAMPLE PRODUCTS:

These sample products are NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

APPROVED TUB RETROFIT PRODUCTS:

To be installed upon resident reasonable request.

roll-in showerS

APPROVED PRODUCTS:

• Swanstone in Bisque (018).

• Porcelain 12”x12” tiles in natural or light color.

TRENCH DRAIN DETAIL:

SAMPLE WATER MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS:

At locations where a trench drain installation is not feasible, the follow products are recommended to keep water inside the shower. These collapsible water retainers keep water within the shower, but compress under a wheelchair or foot:

TUB/SHOWER SURROUNDS

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

The Basis of Design (BOD) specifies performance criteria and provides sample products for your reference. The sample product noted is not required to be used in new construction projects as long as alternate product(s) meet all the necessary criteria.

• Wall Surround: Solid surface or tiled tub surround.

  • Acceptable manufacturers and finishes:

    • Swanstone in Bisque (018).

    • Porcelain Tile - white 12”x12” tiles.

• Required Details: One of the following details must be incorporated into the shower design to accommodate the introduction of grab bars or other reasonable accommodation requests in the future.

  • Install 3/4” plywood continuously on all shower walls between studs and waterproof backerboard.
    or

  • According to the Fair Housing Act Design Manual, install blocking in the following locations:

SAMPLE PRODUCT:

SAMPLE SHOWER KIT SIZES:

PLUMBING VARIANCE

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