Energy Efficiency Regulations
Regulatory definition
Faucet means:
- a private lavatory faucet;
- a replacement aerator for a private lavatory faucet;
- a public lavatory faucet;
- a replacement aerator for a public lavatory faucet;
- a kitchen faucet, other than one that is designed and marketed exclusively for use in industrial, commercial or institutional kitchens;
- a replacement aerator for a kitchen faucet, other than one that is designed and marketed exclusively for use in industrial, commercial or institutional kitchens; or
- a metering faucet.
It does not include a faucet that is designed and marketed exclusively for use in health care facilities, a low-pressure water dispenser or a pot filler.
Compliance date
Manufactured on or after July 1, 2026.
For models manufactured prior, refer to the Regulations
Compliant product models
Faucets as listed on NRCan’s searchable database
Testing standard
10 C.F.R. Appendix
Energy efficiency regulations by province
Some provinces also have their own energy efficiency regulations for many of the federally regulated products – find out which ones!
| Energy-using Product | Energy Efficiency Standard |
|---|---|
| Private lavatory faucets and replacement aerators for private lavatory faucets |
Maximum water flow rate ≤ 4.7 L/min (1.2 US gallons/min) measured at 414 kPa (60 psi) |
| Public lavatory faucets — other than metering faucets — and replacement aerators for public lavatory faucets | Maximum water flow rate ≤ 2.0 L/min (0.5 US gallons/min) measured at 414 kPa (60 psi) |
| Kitchen faucets and replacement aerators for kitchen faucets | Maximum water flow rate ≤ 7.0 L/min (1.8 US gallons/min), with optional temporary flow rate ≤ 8.5 L/min (2.2 US gallons/min) measured at 414 kPa (60 psi) |
| Metering faucets | Maximum water flow rate ≤ 0.95 L/cycle (0.25 US gallons/cycle) measured at 414 kPa (60 psi) |
Energy efficiency report requirements
- name of product
- brand name
- model number
- manufacturer
- the name of the certification body whose verification mark will be on the product (see Verification mark)
- whether a mathematical model as defined in the Regulations was used to generate any of the information provided below
- the maximum water flow rate, in litres per minute (US gallons per minute)
This document does not constitute part of the Energy Efficiency Act (Act) or its associated regulations. This document is an administrative document that is intended to facilitate compliance by the regulated party with the Act and its associated regulations. This document is not intended to provide legal advice regarding the interpretation of the Act or its associated regulations. If a regulated party has questions about their legal obligations or responsibilities under the Act or its associated regulations, they should seek the advice of legal counsel.