Chapter 3 — GENERAL REGULATIONS
316.7 Sleeves — 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) § 316.7 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
Sleeves shall be provided to protect piping through concrete and masonry walls and concrete floors.
Exception: Sleeves shall not be required where openings are drilled or bored.
316.7.1 Building Loads. Piping or tubing through concrete or masonry walls shall not be subject to a load from building construction.
316.7.2 Exterior Walls. In exterior walls, annular space between sleeves and pipes or tubing shall be sealed and made watertight, as approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. A penetration through fire-resistive construction shall be in accordance with Section 316.5.
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