Chapter 1 — GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
102.1 Conflicts Between Codes.
California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-09-12 · California
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Where the requirements within the jurisdiction of this plumbing code conflict with the requirements of the mechanical code, this code shall prevail. In instances where this code, applicable standards, or the manufacturer’s installation instructions conflict, the more stringent provisions shall prevail. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall prevail.
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▸Chapter 1 — GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
Overview- 101.1 Title.
- 101.2 Scope.
- 101.3 Purpose.
- 101.4 Unconstitutional.
- 101.5 Validity.
- 102.1 Conflicts Between Codes.
- 102.2 Existing Installations.
- 102.3 Maintenance.
- 102.4 Additions, Alterations, Renovations, or Repairs.
- 102.5 Health and Safety.
- 102.6 Changes in Building Occupancy.
- 102.7 Moved Structures.
- 102.8 Appendices.
- 103.1 General.
- 103.2 Liability.
- 103.3 Applications and Permits.
- 103.4 Right of Entry.
- 104.1 Permits Required.
- 104.2 Exempt Work.
- 104.3 Application for Permit.
- 104.4 Permit Issuance.
- 104.5 Fees.
- 105.1 General.
- 105.2 Required Inspections.
- 105.3 Testing of Systems.
- 105.4 Connection to Service Utilities.
- 106.1 General.
- 106.2 Notices of Correction or Violation.
- 106.3 Penalties.
- 106.4 Stop Orders.
- 106.5 Authority to Disconnect Utilities in Emergen-cies.
- 106.6 Authority to Condemn.
- 107.1 General.
- 107.2 Limitations of Authority.
- Chapter 2 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 3 — GENERAL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 4 — PLUMBING FIXTURES AND FIXTURE FITTINGS
- Chapter 5 — WATER HEATERS
- Chapter 6 — WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
- Chapter 7 — SANITARY DRAINAGE
- Chapter 8 — INDIRECT WASTES
- Chapter 9 — VENTS
- Chapter 10 — TRAPS AND INTERCEPTORS
- Chapter 11 — STORM DRAINAGE
- Chapter 12 — FUEL GAS PIPING
- Chapter 13 — HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND MEDICAL GAS AND MEDICA…
- Chapter 14 — FIRESTOP PROTECTION
- Chapter 15 — ALTERNATE WATER SOURCES FOR NONPOTABLE APPLICATIONS
- Chapter 16 — NONPOTABLE RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS
- Chapter 17 — REFERENCED STANDARDS
- Appendix A — RECOMMENDED RULES FOR SIZING THE WATER SUPPLY SYS…
- Appendix B — EXPLANATORY NOTES ON COMBINATION WASTE AND VENT S…
- Appendix C — ALTERNATE PLUMBING SYSTEMS
- Appendix D — SIZING STORM WATER DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
- Appendix E — MANUFACTURED/MOBILE HOME PARKS AND RECREATIONAL V…
- Appendix F — FIREFIGHTER BREATHING AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEMS
- Appendix G — SIZING OF VENTING SYSTEMS
- Appendix H — PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
- Appendix I — INSTALLATION STANDARDS
- Appendix J — COMBINATION OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR COMBUSTION AND …
- Appendix K — POTABLE RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS
- Appendix L — SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
- Appendix M — PEAK WATER DEMAND CALCULATOR
- Appendix N — IMPACT OF WATER TEMPERATURE ON THE POTENTIAL FOR …
- Appendix O — NON-SEWERED SANITATION SYSTEMS
- Appendix P — PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Appendix Q — INDOOR HORTICULTURAL FACILITIES
- Appendix R — TINY HOUSES
- Appendix S — ONSITE STORMWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS