Chapter 1 — GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
615.1 Uses Not Permitted . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
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▸Chapter 1 — GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
Overview- 301.7 One- and Two-Family Dwellings . .50
- 301.8 OSHPD 1R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
- 310.14 Services/Systems and Utilities . . . .52
- 310.15 Telephone and Data
- 401.3 Water-Conserving Fixtures
- 422.8 Cosmetology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
- 422.9 Cosmetology Establishments . . . . .69
- 422.10 Commissaries Serving Mobile
- 422.11 Employee Lavatories in
- 501.2 California Energy Code
- 601.4 Schools of Cosmetology and
- 601.5 Meat and Poultry Processing
- 601.6 Collection Centers and
- 601.7 Renderers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
- 601.8 Horse Meat and Pet Food
- 615.1 Uses Not Permitted . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
- 616.0 Emergency Water Supply . . . . . . . .162
- 717.2 Meat and Poultry Processing
- 727.0 Emergency Sanitary Drainage . . .178
- 1010.2 Meat and Poultry Processing
- 1010.3 Collection Centers and
- 1010.4 Horse Meat and Pet Food
- 1010.5 Draining and Plumbing . . . . . . . .197
- 1211.8 Earthquake-Actuated Gas
- 1501.9 Signage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
- 1504.5 Irrigation, Disposal Field and
- 1504.6 Reserved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .318
- 1504.7 Reserved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .318
- 1505.15 Minimum Water Quality
- 1505.16 Maintenance and Inspection . . . .322
- 101.1 Title. This document shall be known as the “Uniform
- 101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the
- 101.3 Purpose. This code is an ordinance providing minimum req…
- 101.4 Unconstitutional. Where a section, subsection, sentence,…
- 101.5 Validity. Where a provision of this code, or the applica…
- 102.1 Conflicts Between Codes. Where the requirements
- 102.2 Existing Installations. Plumbing systems lawfully
- 102.3 Maintenance. The plumbing and drainage system,
- 102.4 Additions, Alterations, Renovations, or Repairs.
- 102.5 Health and Safety. Where compliance with the provisions …
- 102.6 Changes in Building Occupancy. Plumbing systems that are…
- 102.7 Moved Structures. Parts of the plumbing system of
- 102.8 Appendices. The provisions in the appendices are
- 103.1 General. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be
- 103.2 Liability. The Authority Having Jurisdiction charged
- 103.3 Applications and Permits. The Authority Having
- 103.4 Right of Entry. Where it is necessary to make an
- 104.1 Permits Required. It shall be unlawful for a person,
- 104.2 Exempt Work. A permit shall not be required for the
- 104.3 Application for Permit. To obtain a permit, the
- 104.4 Permit Issuance. The application, construction documents…
- 104.5 Fees. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the
- 105.1 General. Plumbing systems for which a permit is
- 105.2 Required Inspections. New plumbing work and
- 105.3 Testing of Systems. Plumbing systems shall be
- 105.4 Connection to Service Utilities. No person shall
- 106.1 General. It shall be unlawful for a person, firm, or
- 106.2 Notices of Correction or Violation. Notices of
- 106.3 Penalties. A person, firm, or corporation violating a
- 106.4 Stop Orders. Where work is being done contrary to
- 106.5 Authority to Disconnect Utilities in Emergen-
- 106.6 Authority to Condemn. Where the Authority Having Jurisdi…
- 107.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders,
- 107.2 Limitations of Authority. The Board of Appeals
- 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