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How to Specify Fontana Touchless Faucets & Soap Dispensers
How to Specify Fontana Touchless Faucets and Soap Dispensers in Bid Documents and Architectural Plans
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How to Specify Fontana Touchless Faucets and Soap Dispensers in Bid Documents and Architectural Plans

Defining touchless restroom fixtures correctly accelerates submittals, prevents value-engineering surprises, and enables your GC to deliver a hygienic, long-lasting restroom. This guide focuses on Fontana Showers touchless faucets and automatic soap dispensers—how to specify them in drawings, what to put in Division 22, and where to find BIM and cut sheets. It closes with a snappy MEP coordination checklist you can paste into your QA process.

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Fontana touchless lavatory faucet in oil rubbed bronze used for commercial restroom specification
Touchless lavatory faucet basis-of-design example for drawings, schedules, and Division 22 specifications.
Fontana BIM and Revit resource image for touchless faucets and soap dispenser planning
BIM/Revit resource visual for coordinated faucet and soap dispenser submittals.

Images are illustrative. Links point to live BIM, spec, and standards resources.

1) Where Such Products Fit in MasterFormat (Division 22)

Primary Placement

Touchless lavatory faucets and paired soap dispensers typically fall under Division 22 – Plumbing, in 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures. Faucets are commonly scheduled within 22 42 00 Commercial Plumbing Fixtures and industry subsection 22 42 39 Commercial Faucets, Supplies, and Trim.

Spec Writer Tip

Matched assemblies: If the soap dispenser is part of a coordinated lavatory system, keep it with the faucet under 22 42 39 for coherence. If your project scopes dispensers with toilet accessories, list it in 10 28 13 Toilet Accessories. Choose one path and remain consistent across drawings and schedules.

Architectural planning image representing MasterFormat and coordinated plumbing fixture documentation
Use coordinated planning assets so fixture placement, notes, and schedule language stay aligned.
Commercial touchless faucet image supporting Division 22 plumbing fixture specification placement
Touchless faucet assemblies are commonly organized under Division 22 plumbing fixture sections.

2) BIM, CAD, and Cut-Sheet Assets (Fontana)

Revit Families

Product Data & Cuts

Quick Spec Links

Download BIM View Dispensers BIMobject
BIM and CAD resource image for Revit families of touchless faucets and soap dispensers
BIM, CAD, and product data assets help keep schedules, elevations, and submittals coordinated.
Sensor faucet product image suitable for use with cut sheets and fixture schedules
Basis-of-design imagery can support product reviews during submittal and bid evaluation.

3) Performance & Compliance References

Plumbing Supply Fittings

Reference ASME A112.18.1 / CSA B125.1 in specifications so alternates meet equal certification.

WaterSense

Include EPA WaterSense flow rates where applicable to project sustainability goals.

Accessibility

Coordinate mounting heights and reach ranges per ANSI/ICC A117.1 (ADA) and local amendments.

Touchless faucet image used to illustrate performance, certification, and code compliance requirements
Code and performance criteria should support certification, accessibility, and long-term operational reliability.
Planning image for accessibility and WaterSense coordination of commercial restroom fixtures
Accessibility clearances, flow targets, and approved submittal data should be coordinated together.

4) Sample CSI Division 22 Specification (3-Part Format)

Section 22 42 39 – Commercial Faucets, Supplies, and Trim

PART 1 – GENERAL

Summary: Touchless lavatory faucets and automatic soap dispensers, including power supplies, mounting hardware, and accessories for a complete installation.

Related Sections: 22 11 00 – Facility Water Distribution; 22 40 00 – Plumbing Fixtures; 26 05 00 – Common Work Results for Electrical.

Action Submittals: Product Data (materials, finishes, dimensions, flow, power); BIM/Revit Families (.RFA) with shared parameters; wiring diagrams.

Quality Assurance: Conform to ASME A112.18.1 / CSA B125.1. Provide fixtures from a single manufacturer for consistent finish. Installers shall be licensed plumbers experienced with sensor systems.

Closeout Submittals: O&M manuals covering calibration, soap viscosity range, battery replacement, and troubleshooting.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

Basis of Design – Touchless Faucet: Fontana Showers® – FS-SF-126-LORB. Cast brass body; nominal flow 0.35–0.5 GPM @ 60 PSI; battery or transformer power.

Basis of Design – Automatic Soap Dispenser: Fontana Automatic Dispenser Series; adjustable dose; deck- or wall-mounted with refill bottle.

Performance Requirements: Compliance with ASME/CSA above; adjustable sensor range; auto-shutoff; power: 6 V DC battery pack or 110 V AC transformer (size per Fontana Technical Specs); soap viscosity 5–3500 cP (per manufacturer).

Finishes: Architectural PVD or electroplated finishes; coordinate with adjacent fixtures (Fontana Finish Options).

Accessories: TMV for tempered water; multi-feed soap system or bottle-fill extensions.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

Examination: Verify rough-ins, centerlines, and power provisions.

Installation: Per manufacturer instructions and approved BIM shop drawings; maintain ADA clearances.

Field Quality Control: Test sensor function and flow calibration; demonstrate to Owner’s representative.

Cleaning & Protection: Flush lines; clean aerators; protect finishes until turnover.

Commercial sensor faucet image supporting CSI three-part specification and basis-of-design language
Basis-of-design image placed with the sample specification section for clearer product-context alignment.

5) Placement in Drawings and Fixture Schedules

Plan/Elevation Tags

Use Revit family types from the Fontana BIM Library. Set type marks and parameters (flow, power, finish) to match schedule.

Electrical Coordination

Size transformers and circuits using the Power & Wiring Guide. Verify VA per fixture count and run length.

Lavatory Coordination

Confirm spout and soap nozzle reach align with bowl centerlines to satisfy ADA reach ranges and maintain consistent aesthetics.

Revit and drawing coordination image for fixture schedules, tags, and power planning
Fixture schedules should match plan tags, finish selections, flow data, and electrical requirements.
Touchless lavatory faucet image showing product coordination for bowl centerlines and dispenser reach
Lavatory coordination improves reach alignment, appearance consistency, and installation quality.

6) Quick MEP/Architect Coordination Checklist

Loaded BIM Families Faucet + dispenser RFAs with flow/power parameters from Fontana BIM Library.
Compliance to Standard ASME A112.18.1 / CSA B125.1 listed in specification.
Power Strategy Battery vs. transformer; verify VA per spec sheet.
Soap Compatibility Verify viscosity/pH range (automatic dispenser data).
ADA Mounting Heights Per ICC A117.1 (ADA) and local code.
Finish Matching Match faucet/soap pair finishes via Fontana Finish Options.
Fixture Schedule Insert model, finish, GPM, power, and sensor data for each type.
Submittal Package Include BIM, cut sheet, and wiring diagram for every restroom type.
Coordination checklist visual for BIM, cut sheets, and restroom fixture submittals
Checklist items are easier to validate when BIM, cut sheets, and wiring data are assembled together.
Commercial touchless faucet image representing final fixture schedule and submittal review
Final schedule review should confirm model, finish, flow, power, and coordinated accessory selections.

Final Observation about Alternates

Allow "or equal," but tie performance to ASME A112.18.1 / CSA B125.1, flow, power, and finish requirements. Insist on matching faucet + dispenser appearance when installed as a set to preserve design integrity and uniform hygiene across banks of restrooms.

Matched touchless faucet appearance image supporting equal product review and finish coordination
When alternates are permitted, appearance, finish, performance, and coordinated system quality should remain consistent.

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