Chapter 10 — TRAPS AND INTERCEPTORS
1017.4 Design of Interceptors.
California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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Each manufactured interceptor that is rated shall be stamped or labeled by the manufacturer with an indication of its full discharge rate in gpm (L/s). The following shall apply:
(1) The full discharge rate to such an interceptor shall be determined at full flow. Each interceptor shall be rated equal to or greater than the incoming flow and shall be provided with an overflow line to an underground tank.
(2) Interceptors not rated by the manufacturer shall have a depth of not less than 2 feet (610 mm) below the invert of the discharge drain. The outlet opening shall have not
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less than an 18 inch (457 mm) water seal and shall have a minimum capacity as follows:
(a) Where not more than three motor vehicles are serviced, stored, or both, interceptors shall have a minimum capacity of 6 cubic feet (0.2 m [3] ), and 1 cubic foot (0.03 m [3] ) of capacity shall be added for each vehicle up to 10 vehicles.
(b) Above 10 vehicles, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall determine the size of the interceptor required.
(c) Where vehicles are serviced and not stored, interceptor capacity shall be based on a net capacity of 1 cubic foot (0.03 m [3] ) for each 100 square feet (9.29 m [2] ) of the surface to be drained into the interceptor, with a minimum of 6 cubic feet (0.2 m [3] ).
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- Chapter 1 — GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
- 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
Overview- 1001.1 Applicability. This chapter shall govern the materials,…
- 1001.2 Where Required. Each plumbing fixture shall be separate…
- 1002.1 Vent Pipes. Each plumbing fixture trap, except as
- 1002.2 Fixture Traps. Each fixture trap shall have a protectin…
- 1002.3 Change of Direction. A trap arm shall be permitted to c…
- 1002.4 Vent Pipe Opening. The vent pipe opening from
- 1003.1 General Requirements. Each trap, except for
- 1003.2 Slip Joint Fittings. A maximum of one approved
- 1003.3 Size. The size (nominal diameter) of a trap for a
- 1004.1 Prohibited. No form of trap that depends for its seal
- 1004.2 Movable Parts. Bladders, check valves or another
- 1005.1 General. Each fixture trap shall have a liquid seal of
- 1006.1 General. Floor drains shall connect into a trap so
- 1007.1 General. Floor drain or similar traps directly connecte…
- 1007.2 Trap Seal Primers. Potable water supply trap seal
- 1008.1 General. Building traps shall not be installed except
- 1009.1 Where Required. Interceptors (clarifiers) (including gr…
- 1009.2 Approval. The size, type, and location of each intercep…
- 1009.3 Design. Interceptors (clarifiers) for sand and similar …
- 1009.4 Relief Vent. Interceptors (clarifiers) shall be so
- 1009.5 Location. Each interceptor (clarifier) cover shall be
- 1009.6 Maintenance of Interceptors. Interceptors shall
- 1009.7 Discharge. The waste pipe from oil and sand interceptor…
- 1010.1 General. A fish, fowl, and animal slaughterhouse or
- 1010.2 Meat and Poultry Processing Plants. [AGR]
- 1010.3 Collection Centers and Facilities. [AGR] All
- 1010.4 Horse Meat and Pet Food Establishments.
- 1010.5 Draining and Plumbing. [AGR] There shall be
- 1011.1 General. A private or public wash rack or floor or
- 1012.1 General. Laundry equipment in commercial and
- 1013.1 General. Bottling plants shall discharge their process
- 1014.1 General. Where it is determined by the Authority
- 1014.2 Hydromechanical Grease Interceptors. Plumbing fixtures …
- 1014.3 Gravity Grease Interceptors. Required gravity
- 1015.1 Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide
- 1015.2 Components, Materials, and Equipment. FOG
- 1015.3 Sizing and Installation. FOG disposal systems
- 1015.4 Performance. FOG disposal systems shall produce
- 1015.5 [OSHPD 1, 1R, 2, 3, 4 & 5] Grease interceptors
- 1015.6 [OSHPD 1, 1R, 2, 3, 4 & 5] Grease interceptors
- 1016.1 Discharge. Where the discharge of a fixture or drain
- 1016.2 Authority Having Jurisdiction. Sand interceptors
- 1016.3 Construction and Size. Sand interceptors shall be
- 1016.4 Separate Use. Sand and similar interceptors for
- 1017.1 Interceptors Required. Repair garages and gasoline stat…
- 1017.2 Interceptor Design Alternatives. Oil interceptors
- 1017.3 Interceptor Details. Oil and flammable liquid intercept…
- 1017.4 Design of Interceptors. Each manufactured interceptor t…
- 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