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1002.4 Vent Pipe Opening — 2025 California Plumbing Code

California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · California

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Cite as: 2025 California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5) § 1002.4 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission

The vent pipe opening from soil or waste pipe, except for water closets and similar fixtures, shall not be below the weir of the trap.

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Trap arm length, vent protection and change of direction

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