FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
For more information contact:
Susan Kennedy (847) 671-4300
James Nowakowski (847) 358-4848
SUMMARY: ARIZONA SENATE REQUIRES WATERFREE URINALS FOR ALL STATE BUILDINGS TO ENCOURAGE CONSERVATION IN A WATER-POOR STATE
FRANKLIN PARK, IL — The Arizona Senate passed House Bill 2276 that requires waterfree urinals to be installed in all state buildings in an effort to conserve water in the state that is consistently plagued by drought conditions.
Effective January 1, 2005, HB 2276 states that the Director of the Department of Administration must make every effort to have waterfree urinals installed in all state buildings in order to conserve water.
Jim Allen, Water Conservation Manager for Sloan Valve Company, said the bill is very important to the water situation in Arizona and further establishes this innovative technology. “Waterfree urinals are relatively new to the market, but their benefit is undeniable. They offer complete reduction of consumption and there is no ‘behavioral change’ for people to use them. Waterfree urinals — especially when used on a wide scale like the Arizona bill requires — will quickly make a positive impact on water levels.”
Allen explained that Sloan’s commitment to water conservation and to developing new solutions to help architects, engineers, contractors and building owners achieve their conservation goals has created a great demand for the company’s waterfree urinal product. “The demand for Waterfree Urinals is high because water conservation is a big concern for building owners. The industry knows that based on the amount of water saved, the higher LEED™ rating a building can achieve. Plus, the return on investment for Waterfree Urinals will be quicker when you calculate in the savings for the reduced water and sewer costs.”
Sloan Waterfree Urinals connect to a standard drainline and use a proprietary cartridge installed at the base of the urinal, which holds a sealant liquid. When urine flows into the cartridge, the liquid forms a barrier between the open air above and the urine below, preventing any odors from escaping. In addition, the cartridge filters sediment, allowing the remaining urine to pass freely down the drain. The Waterfree Urinals feature touch-free hygienic operation, vandal-resistance due to elimination of the flush valve, minimal cleaning and easy maintenance – all while providing an odor-free environment.
Sloan Waterfree Urinals accommodate and adapt to existing drain outlets. Bowl installation takes approximately 20 minutes, and the cartridge inserts in seconds. The Waterfree Urinals are environmentally friendly and cost efficient: Each unit can potentially save hundreds of dollars every year in water and sewer costs, offering a quick return on investment.
Choose from two models: Model WES-1000 Waterfree Urinal has a standard footprint, making it ideal for most retrofits, and Model WES-2000, which features sleek contours, is designed for applications requiring a narrower, smaller profile. Both models are constructed of vitreous china and are wall-hung, wall-outlet units. Standard color on both is white. The urinals are acceptable to many code bodies because they comply with applicable standards such as ADA and ANSI/ASME A112.19.2M-1998-Vitreous China Plumbing Fixtures. They are also certified by IAPMO to be in compliance with IGC 161-2000, by ICC-ES for compliance to the IPC and with CSA to the applicable ANSI standards.
Sloan Valve Company is the world’s leading manufacturer of water-conserving plumbing systems and has been in operation since 1906. Headquartered in Franklin Park, Illinois, the company manufactures plumbing systems for commercial, industrial, and institutional markets worldwide.
For more information on Sloan’s Waterfree Urinals, contact Sloan Valve Company, 10500 Seymour Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131. Telephone 800-9-VALVE-9, Fax 800-501-3989 or visit our website at www.sloanvalve.com
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Send inquiries to: Sloan Valve Company, 553 N. North Ct., Suite 110, Palatine, IL 60067 or e-mail to leads@interlinegroup.com
http://www.azleg.state.az.us/FormatDocument.asp?inDoc=/legtext/46leg/2r/laws/0266.htm
HOUSE BILL 2276
Forty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session
State of Arizona House of Representatives Forty-sixth Legislature Second Regular Session, 2004
AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 45-311, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES; AMENDING TITLE 45, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 12, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 45-313.01; RELATING TO WATER FREE URINALS.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Section 45-311, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
45-311. Definitions
In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Commercial, industrial and public construction" means buildings used for commercial, industrial or public purposes, including restaurants, bars, nightclubs, public buildings, comfort stations, schools, gymnasia, factories, offices, athletic clubs, hotels and motels.
2. "Person" means an individual, public or private corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, society, estate or trust, any other private organization or enterprise, the United States, any state, territory or country or a governmental entity, political subdivision or municipal corporation organized under or subject to the constitution and laws of this state.
3. "Plumbing fixture" means a lavatory faucet, lavatory faucet replacement aerator, kitchen faucet, kitchen faucet replacement aerator, shower head, urinal, water closet, evaporative cooler or decorative fountain. Plumbing fixture does not include parts necessary for routine maintenance.
4. "PSI" means pounds per square inch of water pressure.
5. "Residential construction" or "residential dwelling" means buildings used for temporary or permanent human habitation, including single family residences and accessory guest houses, multi-family dwellings, townhouses, condominiums, apartments, the sleeping quarters of hotels and motels, dormitories and group housing units.
6. "Urinal" means a fixture that consists of a water flushed bowl, and any associated flush valve, and that is used for the disposal of human urine.
7. "Water closet" means a fixture that consists of a water flushed bowl, and any associated flush valve, and that is used for the disposal of all wastes from the human body.
8. "WATER FREE URINAL" MEANS A PLUMBING FIXTURE THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE A WATER SUPPLY OR FLUSHING DEVICE TO RECEIVE AND CONVEY ONLY LIQUID WASTE THROUGH A TRAP SEAL AND INTO THE GRAVITY DRAINAGE SYSTEM FOR SUCH FUNCTION AND THAT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME) STANDARD A112.19.2M-95 OR THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI) STANDARD Z124.9-94 OR ANY EQUIVALENT STANDARD.
Sec. 2. Title 45, chapter 1, article 12, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 45-313.01, to read:
45-313.01. Water free urinals; state buildings
EVERY EFFORT SHALL BE MADE TO INSTALL WATER FREE URINALS IN ALL NEW STATE BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTED AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION THAT CONSTITUTE CAPITAL PROJECTS AS DEFINED IN SECTION 41-790 AND TO INSTALL WATER FREE URINALS IN EXISTING STATE BUILDINGS. THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION SHALL ENDEAVOR TO INSTALL AS MANY WATER FREE URINALS IN AS MANY STATE BUILDINGS AS POSSIBLE IF THE DIRECTOR DETERMINES THAT, GIVEN ALL OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THEIR USE IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THIS STATE.
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR MAY 26, 2004.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF ST
