Chicago Faucets Joins BACnet International, Bringing Point-of-Use Water Data to Building Automation Systems
Membership Aligns with Chicago Faucets Introduction of CF Connect PLUS Offering Centralized Faucet Management to a Building Automation System through Native BACnet/IP Integration
DES PLAINES, Ill., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago Faucets has joined BACnet International as part of its ongoing investment in connected plumbing and water management technologies. The announcement coincides with the introduction of CF Connect PLUS, a solution that integrates electronic faucets with building automation systems through native BACnet/IP connectivity.
"Joining BACnet International gives Chicago Faucets the opportunity to collaborate more closely with the professionals who design, integrate, and manage today's building systems. It also supports our work to create better ways to connect plumbing infrastructure with building automation systems through BACnet-enabled technologies. We're pleased to introduce CF Connect PLUS, an innovative solution designed to simplify water management," said Richard Nortier, Vice President of Products and Marketing at Chicago Faucets.
CF Connect PLUS connects compatible Chicago Faucets electronic faucets to a building automation system through native BACnet/IP integration. Unlike traditional building automation inputs that monitor centralized plumbing equipment, CF Connect PLUS captures water temperature directly at the point of use, providing facility teams with visibility where water is delivered to occupants. Retrofit temperature sensors installed at the faucet angle stops measure water temperature and send that information to the CF Connect PLUS Gateway. The Gateway then communicates with the building automation system using the BACnet/IP communications protocol.
"We welcome Chicago Faucets' CF Connect PLUS platform as the first certified BACnet connected solution built specifically for commercial water monitoring and hygiene management. By expanding BACnet's reach into building infrastructure, this product enables facility operators to seamlessly integrate critical water data with the rest of a building's information and analytics to optimize health, safety, and operational efficiency," states Andy McMillan, President and Managing Director, BACnet International.
"BACnet is already an important part of building automation," explains Greg Hunt, Commercial Product Manager, "What we are adding is visibility of the faucet, including water temperature at the point of use. Access to temperature data at the point of use helps facility teams better understand plumbing system performance across a building."
CF Connect PLUS also provides automated hygiene flushing, system status, alerts and digital documentation. Hygiene flushing events are automatically recorded, giving facility teams an audit trail of system activity. The CF Connect PLUS Gateway exposes connected devices as BACnet objects, allowing faucet and sensor information to be incorporated into an existing BAS.
The system can connect up to 30 wired faucets to a single Gateway or up to 10 faucets using Bluetooth® connectivity. Multiple Gateways can be connected to a building automation system using standard LAN architecture.
The technology is designed for facilities where plumbing systems are distributed across large areas, including hospitals, universities, airports, stadiums, schools, offices, and other commercial buildings.
CF Connect PLUS gives engineers and facility teams access to information from the faucet while allowing that information to be used within the building automation environment. For more information on CF Connect PLUS, visit www.chicagofaucets.com/cfconnectplus.
About Chicago Faucets
Chicago Faucets, a member of the Geberit Group, is a leading manufacturer and engineer of commercial faucets, plumbing fittings, and plumbing connectivity solutions. Based in Des Plaines, Illinois, the company serves customers throughout the United States and Canada. Celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, Chicago Faucets is known for the innovation, performance, and durability of its products. Its products serve hospitals, schools, offices, food service facilities, airports, sports facilities, and other commercial applications. For more information visit: www.chicagofaucets.com .
About BACnet International
BACnet International is an industry association that facilitates the successful use of the BACnet protocol in building automation and control systems through interoperability testing, educational programs and promotional activities. Its members include building owners, consulting engineers, facility managers and companies involved in the design, manufacture, installation, commissioning and maintenance of BACnet-enabled control equipment. BACnet International also oversees the BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL) and operates The BACnet Institute (TBI), an online resource for BACnet education and knowledge sharing. For more information visit: www.bacnetinternational.org
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SOURCE The Chicago Faucet Company
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