Chapter 10 — CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY

Section 1009 — PLUMBING

2025 California Existing Building Code (Title 24, Part 10) · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · California

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1009.1 Increased demand.

1009.1 Increased demand. Where the occupancy of an existing building or part of an existing building is changed such that the new occupancy is subject to increased or different plumbing fixture requirements or to increased water supply requirements in accor 10-4 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY dance with the California Plumbing Code, the new occupancy shall comply with the intent of the respective California Plumbing Code provisions. Exception: Only where the occupant load of the story is increased by more than 20 percent,…

1009.2 Food-handling occupancies.

1009.2 Food-handling occupancies. If the new occupancy is a food-handling establishment, all existing sanitary waste lines above the food or drink preparation or storage areas shall be panned or otherwise protected to prevent leaking pipes or condensation on pipes from contaminating food or drink. New drainage lines shall not be installed above such areas and shall be protected in accordance with the California Plumbing Code .

1009.3 Interceptor required.

1009.3 Interceptor required. If the new occupancy will produce grease or oil-laden wastes, interceptors shall be provided as required in the California Plumbing Code .

1009.4 Chemical wastes.

1009.4 Chemical wastes. If the new occupancy will produce chemical wastes, the following shall apply: 1. If the existing piping is not compatible with the chemical waste, the waste shall be neutralized prior to entering the drainage system or the piping shall be changed to a compatible material. 2. Chemical waste shall not discharge to a public sewer system without the approval of the sewage authority.