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DeKalb Low-Flow Plumbing
Fixture Inspection
We provide low
flow compliance verifications for both home
buyers and sellers.
Properties built prior to 1993 in
unincorporated DeKalb County must have low flow
plumbing fixtures installed upon resale
before the new owner can obtain water
service from the Watershed
Department. This requirement is based on
DeKalb's Inefficient Plumbing Fixtures
Replacement Plan Ordinance (or Low Flow
Ordinance).
Certificate of
Compliance for Buyers
Our inspectors can verify whether your new residential or commercial property has plumbing fixtures
which comply with the Low Flow Ordinance guidelines.
If your property meets the necessary
standards, you'll immediately receive the Certificate of Compliance required
by DeKalb County to turn your water on.
Compliance Voucher for Sellers
Sellers must inform buyers of the Low Flow
Ordinance as part of the disclosure and/or
sales contract. We offer Compliance Vouchers
to help avoid last minute price and/or other
renegotiations due to buyer concerns about
the home's potential non-compliance and the
related costs. A seller can then provide the
voucher along with the disclosure to assure
buyers that the home's plumbing fixtures
fully comply with the ordinance. Upon
closing, the new home owner may then use
their voucher to request a Certificate of
Compliance from us at no cost.
All
properties must meet these requirements:
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Toilets: 1.6 gallons per flush max.
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Urinals: 1.0 gallons per flush max.
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Shower heads: 2.5 gallons per minute
max.
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Bathroom/Lavatory faucets: 2.0 gallons
per minute max.
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Kitchen faucets: 2.2 gallons per minute
max.
To facilitate the replacement of inefficient
toilets in unincorporated DeKalb, the county
has a rebate program through which you can
receive $50-$100 each for up to 3
replacement toilets.
Learn more
Prior to the Inspection
Before the inspection date, the
owner must check whether the
plumbing fixtures in their property meets
the necessary
guidelines and replace any that do not.
Afterwards, they should
schedule
an inspection with
us. Upon inspection, if all the fixtures are compliant, the
owner will receive a Certificate of
Compliance or Compliance Voucher. If any
non-compliant fixtures are found, the owner
must have them replaced and schedule another
inspection.
If any of the following applies to your
property, you should submit an
Exemption Form with your water
application:
• Located in an
incorporated section of DeKalb County (Click
HERE to check your property's
incorporation status. The Tax District field
will state "Unincorporated" if the property
is in unincorporated Dekalb. If
incorporated, it will state the city name.
•
Built on or after January 1st 1993
•
Advertised as a foreclosure sale
•
Transaction is between spouses or
parent(s) and child
•
Property is to be demolished upon
purchase
•
Plumbing fixture replacements would
cause the owner extreme hardship as defined
in the ordinance ($1000 or more for single
family residences or $2000 or more for
commercial buildings)
Convenient & Affordable Service
Your Low-Flow Inspection can be stand-alone
or added to a
Total Home
Inspection or
Light Commercial Inspection for a great
price. The service is also available
even if you're too busy and not at home. All
we need is your door lock code or other
instructions for gaining entrance. Upon
completing your inspection, your
certificate or voucher, if eligible,
will be left in the home and/or sent via
email.
Useful Information
Plumbing Fixture Replacement Guide

Water/Sewer Service Application

Seller Disclosure Form

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To get started, you may
schedule
your inspection online. To ask any questions, please
email us or call 404-692-5420. |
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This service is listed under Category #9 (Other Services) in our
scheduling form. |
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© Copyright 2013-15 Four Walls
Inspection, LLC.
All rights reserved.© Copyright 2015-16 Four Walls
Inspections, LLC.
All rights reserved. |
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