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DBI, SFPUC propose graywater pilot; commissioners ask for more outreach and technical redrafting
Summary
DBI and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission proposed a pilot to allow certain closed‑washer graywater systems in single‑family homes without a full permit while the PUC funds courtesy inspections. Commissioners and public commenters praised conservation goals but raised concerns about topography, monitoring, labeling and resale; the commission voted to continue/redraft the proposal for more outreach and technical detail.
Vivian Day, Director of the Department of Building Inspection, and SFPUC staff proposed a pilot program to allow closed‑washer graywater systems in single‑family homes to be installed without a full DBI permit provided the system does not require cutting into existing plumbing and meets specified conditions. The pilot would include free courtesy plan reviews and inspections paid by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) for a limited period to collect data and evaluate safety and performance.
The pilot is intended to support water‑conservation targets adopted at the state level and by the PUC. Bart Broom of the SFPUC said the agency helped push the state legislation and described the proposed local framework as an effort to “allow the installation of simple greywater systems without a permit” while gathering data.…
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