§ 6-4-10. FACILITIES REGULATED.

(A)

Effective January 1, 2013, the owner of a commercial, multi-family residential or City municipal facility situated on property equal to or greater than 1.0 acre in size shall obtain an evaluation of any permanently installed irrigation system conducted at a frequency prescribed by rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. The irrigation evaluation shall, at a minimum:

(1)

be conducted by an AWU Authorized Irrigation Inspector;

(2)

be documented on forms provided by Austin Water Utility; and

(3)

verify that the irrigation system operating on the property is a properly permitted system that complies with all applicable requirements of this chapter, rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, and other applicable technical codes.

(B)

Effective January 1, 2013, the operators of vehicle washing facilities shall provide an evaluation of all vehicle washing equipment conducted at a frequency prescribed by rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. The vehicle washing facility evaluation shall, at a minimum:

(1)

be conducted by a licensed plumber of the vehicle washing facility's choice;

(2)

be documented on forms provided by Austin Water Utility; and

(3)

establish that the equipment is operating in compliance with equipment standards prescribed by rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.

(C)

Restaurants, bars, and other commercial food or beverage establishments may not provide drinking water to customers unless a specific request is made by the customer for drinking water.

(D)

Effective January 1, 2013, the owner or operator of a hotel, motel, short term rental or other establishment that offers or provides lodging or rental accommodations for compensation shall offer a towel and linen reuse water conservation option to its lodgers, renters, or customers and maintain in each applicable guest room, suite, or property informational signage to communicate information relating to this requirement and to offer the opportunity for guest participation.

Source: Ord. 20120816-004.