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Chapter 8 — CHIMNEYS AND VENTS

802.9 Condensation Drain — 2025 California Mechanical Code

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

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Italicized text is a California amendment to the model code, as printed in the official publication.

Cite as: 2025 California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4) § 802.9 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission

Provision shall be made to

collect and dispose of condensate from venting systems serving Category II and Category IV appliances and noncategorized condensing appliances. [NFPA 54:12.10.1]

802.9.1 Installation. Drains for condensate shall be

installed in accordance with the appliance and vent manufacturers’ installation instructions. [NFPA 54:12.10.2]

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