1003.3 Gauges — 2025 California Mechanical Code

California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · California

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Cite as: 2025 California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4) § 1003.3 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission

Steam boilers shall be provided with a pressure gauge and a water level glass. Water boilers shall be provided with a pressure gauge and a temperature gauge. Automatic boilers shall be equipped with the following gauges, as applicable :

(1) Oil temperature

(2) Oil suction pressure

(3) High and low gas pressure

(4) Stack temperature

(5) Windbox pressure

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