Retrofit Upon Resale Requirement

If you are selling your Burbank home or business property, effective for all new sales after December 13, 2022, both the seller and the buyer of the property will need to certify that the property meets or exceeds the following water use standards:

Plumbing Item

Required Water Use Standard

Toilets

Not to exceed 1.28 gallons per flush

Showerheads

Not to exceed 1.8 gallons per minute

Kitchen and Bathroom Faucet Aerators

Default flow rate is not to exceed 1.8 gallons per minute, with a temporary increase of up to 2.2 gallons per minute allowed.

Public or Common-Area Bathroom Faucets

Not to exceed 0.5 gallons per minute

Floor-Mounted Urinals

Not to exceed 0.5 gallons per flush

Wall-Mounted Urinals

Not to exceed 0.125 gallons per flush

Compliance is the responsibility of the seller/transferor.  The process by which the property seller certifies compliance with this Ordinance is through the Retrofit Upon Resale Certificate of Compliance.  Click on the link below to download this form.  There are no fees associated with filing this Certificate.  Please be aware that compliance with this Ordinance is a condition of escrow; sale of the property is contingent upon completing and filing this Certificate of Compliance. 

This requirement is law in Burbank per Ordinance No. 3786.  If you would like to see this Ordinance, click on the link below. 

Burbank Water and Power offers assistance in meeting these requirements:

  • Contact our Conservation Services group at (818) 238-3730 for information regarding receiving low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators at no cost.
  • BWP’s Home Improvement Program provides Burbank residents with the installation of high-efficiency water and energy devices, including showerheads and aerators, all at no cost. Call (747) 277-1599 to schedule an appointment.
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