Draft Specification for Commercial Pre-Rinse Spray Valves
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EPA released the Draft Specification for Commercial Pre–Rinse Spray Valves in February 2013. Manufacturers, retailers, and distributors that produce or sell commercial pre–rinse spray valves are eligible to become WaterSense partners. EPA anticipates publishing the Final Specification for Commercial Pre–Rinse Spray Valves in the Fall of 2013.
- Public Comments on the Draft Specification for Commercial Pre-Rinse Spray Valves
- Draft Specification for Commercial Pre-Rinse Spray Valves and Supporting Documentation
- Pre-Rinse Spray Valves Field Study
- Notice of Intent
Public Comments on the Draft Specification for Commercial Pre–Rinse Spray Valves
Interested parties had the opportunity to submit comments on the draft specification until early April 2013. In addition, on March 20, 2013, EPA held a teleconference and webinar with stakeholders to discuss the Draft Specification for Commercial Pre–Rinse Spray Valves. For more information, please review:
- Meeting Summary (PDF) (7 pg, 60K)
- Draft Specification for Commercial Pre–Rinse Spray Valves Presentation (PDF) (39 pg, 1.1MB)
- Comments: Draft Specification for Commercial Pre–Rinse Spray Valves (PDF) (33 pg, 329K)
Draft Specification for Commercial Pre-Rinse Spray Valves and Supporting Documentation
EPA issued a Draft Specification for Commercial Pre–Rinse Spray Valves on February 7, 2013. The draft specification and supporting documentation are found below:
- Draft Specification for Commercial Pre-Rinse Spray Valves Cover Letter (PDF) (2 pg, 36K)
- Draft Specification for Commercial Pre-Rinse Spray Valves (PDF) (22 pg, 999K)
- Draft Specification for Commercial Pre-Rinse Spray Valves Supporting Statement (PDF) (12 pg, 130K)
In addition, EPA is sharing its draft product notification template for commercial pre-rinse spray valves. When EPA releases a final specification for pre-rinse spray valves, using this template, licensed certifying bodies will be required to submit information directly to EPA regarding WaterSense labeled products that have been successfully certified:
Pre-Rinse Spray Valves Field Study
To ensure the efficiency and performance of high-efficiency pre-rinse spray valves before developing a specification, EPA conducted a field study to assess pre-rinse spray valve water use, energy use, and performance. Information regarding the scope and results of the pre-rinse spray valve field study are found below:
- Pre-Rinse Spray Valve Field Study Report (PDF) (136 pg, 1.5MB)
- Pre-Rinse Spray Valve Research Study Scope (PDF) (6 pg, 72K)
- Pre-Rinse Spray Valve Research Needs Meeting Agenda (PDF) (2 pg, 24K)
- Research Needs Meeting Presentation (PDF) (41 pg, 323K)
- Research Needs Meeting Attendee List (PDF) (1 pg, 10K)
Notice of Intent
In July 2009, EPA initiated specification development for commercial pre–rinse spray valves. For further background information, please review the notice of intent to develop a specification for pre–rinse spray valves:
- Pre-Rinse Spray Valves Notice of Intent (PDF) (6 pg, 134K)
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