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Chapter 1 — GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS

107.2 Limitations of Authority. The Board of Appeals

California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California

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shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code, nor shall the board be empowered to waive requirements of this code.

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DIVISION II SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION

TABLE 104.5

PLUMBING PERMIT FEES

Permit Issuance

  1. For issuing each permit ............................................................................................................................................*______

  2. For issuing each supplemental permit......................................................................................................................*______

Unit Fee Schedule (in addition to Item 1 and Item 2 above)

  1. For each plumbing fixture on one trap or a set of fixtures on one trap (including water, drainage piping, and backflow protection therefore) ...............................................................................................*______

  2. For each building sewer and each trailer park sewer ...............................................................................................*______

  3. Rainwater systems – per drain (inside building)......................................................................................................*______

  4. For each cesspool (where permitted) .......................................................................................................................*______

  5. For each private sewage disposal system.................................................................................................................*______

  6. For each water heater, vent, or both.........................................................................................................................*______

  7. For each gas piping system of one to five outlets ....................................................................................................*______

  8. For each additional gas piping system outlet, per outlet..........................................................................................*______

  9. For each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor, including its trap and vent, except kitchen-type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps.......................................................................*______

  10. For each installation, alteration, or repair of water piping, water treating equipment, or both ...............................*______

  11. For each repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each fixture......................................................................*______

  12. For each lawn sprinkler system on one meter including backflow protection devices therefore ............................*______

  13. For atmospheric-type vacuum breakers not referenced in Item 12:

One to 5.............................................................................................................................................................*______

Over 5, each ......................................................................................................................................................*______

  1. For each backflow protective device other than atmospheric-type vacuum breakers:

Two inches (50 mm) in diameter and smaller ..................................................................................................*______

Over 2 inches (50 mm) in diameter ..................................................................................................................*______

  1. For each gray water system......................................................................................................................................*______

  2. For initial installation and testing of a reclaimed water system...............................................................................*______

  3. For each annual cross-connection testing of a reclaimed water system (excluding initial test) ..............................*______

  4. For each medical gas piping system serving one to five inlet(s)/outlet(s) for a specific gas...................................*______

  5. For each additional medical gas inlet(s)/outlet(s) ....................................................................................................*______

Other Inspections and Fees

  1. Inspections outside of normal business hours..........................................................................................................*______

  2. Reinspection fee.......................................................................................................................................................*______

  3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated..............................................................................................*______

  4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to approved plans (minimum charge – [1] ⁄ 2 hour)........................................................................................*______

For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm

  - Jurisdiction will indicate their fees here

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Contents — California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5)
California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5)
  1. Chapter 1 — GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
    Overview
    1. 301.7 One- and Two-Family Dwellings . .50
    2. 301.8 OSHPD 1R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
    3. 310.14 Services/Systems and Utilities . . . .52
    4. 310.15 Telephone and Data
    5. 401.3 Water-Conserving Fixtures
    6. 422.8 Cosmetology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
    7. 422.9 Cosmetology Establishments . . . . .69
    8. 422.10 Commissaries Serving Mobile
    9. 422.11 Employee Lavatories in
    10. 501.2 California Energy Code
    11. 601.4 Schools of Cosmetology and
    12. 601.5 Meat and Poultry Processing
    13. 601.6 Collection Centers and
    14. 601.7 Renderers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
    15. 601.8 Horse Meat and Pet Food
    16. 615.1 Uses Not Permitted . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
    17. 616.0 Emergency Water Supply . . . . . . . .162
    18. 717.2 Meat and Poultry Processing
    19. 727.0 Emergency Sanitary Drainage . . .178
    20. 1010.2 Meat and Poultry Processing
    21. 1010.3 Collection Centers and
    22. 1010.4 Horse Meat and Pet Food
    23. 1010.5 Draining and Plumbing . . . . . . . .197
    24. 1211.8 Earthquake-Actuated Gas
    25. 1501.9 Signage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
    26. 1504.5 Irrigation, Disposal Field and
    27. 1504.6 Reserved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .318
    28. 1504.7 Reserved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .318
    29. 1505.15 Minimum Water Quality
    30. 1505.16 Maintenance and Inspection . . . .322
    31. 101.1 Title. This document shall be known as the “Uniform
    32. 101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the
    33. 101.3 Purpose. This code is an ordinance providing minimum req…
    34. 101.4 Unconstitutional. Where a section, subsection, sentence,…
    35. 101.5 Validity. Where a provision of this code, or the applica…
    36. 102.1 Conflicts Between Codes. Where the requirements
    37. 102.2 Existing Installations. Plumbing systems lawfully
    38. 102.3 Maintenance. The plumbing and drainage system,
    39. 102.4 Additions, Alterations, Renovations, or Repairs.
    40. 102.5 Health and Safety. Where compliance with the provisions …
    41. 102.6 Changes in Building Occupancy. Plumbing systems that are…
    42. 102.7 Moved Structures. Parts of the plumbing system of
    43. 102.8 Appendices. The provisions in the appendices are
    44. 103.1 General. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be
    45. 103.2 Liability. The Authority Having Jurisdiction charged
    46. 103.3 Applications and Permits. The Authority Having
    47. 103.4 Right of Entry. Where it is necessary to make an
    48. 104.1 Permits Required. It shall be unlawful for a person,
    49. 104.2 Exempt Work. A permit shall not be required for the
    50. 104.3 Application for Permit. To obtain a permit, the
    51. 104.4 Permit Issuance. The application, construction documents…
    52. 104.5 Fees. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the
    53. 105.1 General. Plumbing systems for which a permit is
    54. 105.2 Required Inspections. New plumbing work and
    55. 105.3 Testing of Systems. Plumbing systems shall be
    56. 105.4 Connection to Service Utilities. No person shall
    57. 106.1 General. It shall be unlawful for a person, firm, or
    58. 106.2 Notices of Correction or Violation. Notices of
    59. 106.3 Penalties. A person, firm, or corporation violating a
    60. 106.4 Stop Orders. Where work is being done contrary to
    61. 106.5 Authority to Disconnect Utilities in Emergen-
    62. 106.6 Authority to Condemn. Where the Authority Having Jurisdi…
    63. 107.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders,
    64. 107.2 Limitations of Authority. The Board of Appeals
  2. Chapter 2 — DEFINITIONS
  3. Chapter 3 — GENERAL REGULATIONS
  4. Chapter 4 — PLUMBING FIXTURES AND FIXTURE FITTINGS
  5. Chapter 5 — WATER HEATERS
  6. Chapter 6 — WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
  7. Chapter 7 — SANITARY DRAINAGE
  8. Chapter 8 — INDIRECT WASTES
  9. Chapter 9 — VENTS
  10. Chapter 10 — TRAPS AND INTERCEPTORS
  11. Chapter 11 — STORM DRAINAGE
  12. Chapter 12 — FUEL GAS PIPING
  13. Chapter 13 — HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND MEDICAL GAS AND MEDICA…
  14. Chapter 14 — FIRESTOP PROTECTION
  15. Chapter 15 — ALTERNATE WATER SOURCES FOR NONPOTABLE APPLICATIONS
  16. Chapter 16 — NONPOTABLE RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS
  17. Chapter 17 — REFERENCED STANDARDS
  18. Appendix A — RECOMMENDED RULES FOR SIZING THE WATER SUPPLY SYS…
  19. Appendix B — EXPLANATORY NOTES ON COMBINATION WASTE AND VENT S…
  20. Appendix C — ALTERNATE PLUMBING SYSTEMS
  21. Appendix D — SIZING STORM WATER DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
  22. Appendix E — MANUFACTURED/MOBILE HOME PARKS AND RECREATIONAL V…
  23. Appendix F — FIREFIGHTER BREATHING AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEMS
  24. Appendix G — SIZING OF VENTING SYSTEMS
  25. Appendix H — PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
  26. Appendix I — INSTALLATION STANDARDS
  27. Appendix J — COMBINATION OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR COMBUSTION AND …
  28. Appendix K — POTABLE RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS
  29. Appendix L — SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
  30. Appendix M — PEAK WATER DEMAND CALCULATOR
  31. Appendix N — IMPACT OF WATER TEMPERATURE ON THE POTENTIAL FOR …
  32. Appendix O — NON-SEWERED SANITATION SYSTEMS
  33. Appendix P — PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
  34. Appendix Q — INDOOR HORTICULTURAL FACILITIES
  35. Appendix R — TINY HOUSES
  36. Appendix S — ONSITE STORMWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS

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