Plumbing Products Rulemaking
This page describes rulemaking activities and regulations regarding water efficiency for plumbing products (faucets, showerheads, water closets [toilets], and urinals).
Statutory Authority
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) (42 U.S.C. 6291, et seq.) established the Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other than Automobiles, covering major household appliances including plumbing products. The Energy Policy Act of 1992 subsequently amended EPCA by requiring updated energy conservation standards for plumbing products if American Society of Mechanical Engineers/American National Standards Institute Standard A112.18.1M-1989 or A1129.6-1990 is updated. (42 U.S.C. 6295(j)(3);(k)(3))
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Past Rulemakings
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Test Procedures and Certification and Enforcement Requirements for Plumbing Products; and Certification and Enforcement Requirements for Residential Appliances Final Rule, Federal Register, March 18, 1998 (PDF 167 KB)
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Test Procedures and Certification and Enforcement Requirements for Plumbing Products; and Certification and Enforcement Requirements for Residential Appliances Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Federal Register, February 20, 1997 (PDF 208 KB)
Contact Information
Stephen Witkowski
Project Manager
(202) 586-7463