CA Properties Face Upgrade Deadline

GlobeSt.com (February 28, 2018) Owners and operators of commercial and multifamily properties in California must upgrade to compliant water-saving plumbing fixtures before January 1, 2019, pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1101. In this exclusive, Paul Nash, an attorney with Allen Matkins, recently discussed the requirements, properties affected and compliant fixtures with regard to these upgrades. Nash: “This statute requires that certain properties be fully equipped with water-conserving plumbing fixtures. Owners and operators of these properties must replace all noncompliant fixtures before January 1, 2019. Additionally, if one of these properties is to be sold, the seller must provide a written notice to prospective buyers outlining the requirements of Civil Code Section 1101 and whether the property fully complies with the code’s requirements.”