1712.3 Installation of Water Wells — 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) § 1712.3 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission

Water supply, recharge wells, and pumping equipment shall be hydraulically tested, sealed, and grouted in accordance with approved well construction practices and submitted to the Authority Having Jurisdiction for approval. Wells shall be tested for water production and recovery, water quality before final system design. Wells shall be disinfected upon completion in accordance with NGWA-01 or in accordance with the Authority Having Jurisdiction. A copy of the water quality test results and the log of well construction in accordance with NGWA-01 shall be provided to the owner.

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