Chapter 15 — ALTERNATE WATER SOURCES FOR NONPOTABLE APPLICATIONS
1506.5 Water Pressure. On-site treated non-potable gray
California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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water systems supplying water to water closets, urinals, and trap primers shall be capable of delivering not less than 15 pounds-force per square inch (psi) (103 kPa) residual pressure at the highest and most remote outlet served. Where the
TABLE 1505.16 MINIMUM RECLAIMED (RECYCLED) WATER SOURCE TESTING, INSPECTION, AND MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY
DESCRIPTION MINIMUM FREQUENCY*
Inspect and clean filters and screens, and replace (where necessary). [Every 3 months.]
Inspect pumps and verify operation. After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter.
Inspect valves and verify operation. After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter.
Inspect pressure tanks and verify operation. After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter.
Clear debris from and inspect storage tanks, locking devices, and verify operation.
After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter.
Inspect caution labels and marking. After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter.
* Note: Frequency is as described in this table, or more frequently as required by manufacturer’s instructions and/or the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
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ALTERNATE WATER SOURCES FOR NONPOTABLE APPLICATIONS
1506.10.3 Deactivation and Drainage. The on-site treated nonpotable gray water system and the potable water system within the building shall be provided with the required appurtenances (e.g., valves, air/vacuum relief valves, etc.) to allow for deactivation or drainage as required for a cross-connection test in accordance with Section 1502.3.
1506.10.4 Near Underground Potable Water Pipe. On-site treated nonpotable gray water pipes shall be permitted to be run or laid in the same trench as potable water pipes with a 12 inch (305 mm) minimum vertical and horizontal separation where both pipe materials are approved for use within a building. Where piping materials do not meet this requirement the minimum separation shall be increased to 60 inches (1524 mm). The potable water piping shall be installed at an elevation above the on-site treated nonpotable gray water piping. 1506.10.5 Required Filters. A filter permitting the passage of particulates no larger than 100 microns (100 µm) shall be provided for on-site treated nonpotable gray water supplied to water closets, urinals, trap primers, and drip irrigation system s . 1506.10.6 Disinfection. Where the intended use of onsite treated nonpotable gray water requires disinfec- tion and/or other treatment, on-site treated nonpotable gray water shall be disinfected as needed to ensure the required water quality is obtained at the point of use. Where chlorine is used for disinfection or treatment, water shall be tested for residual chlorine in accordance with ASTM D1253.
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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
- 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
Overview- 1501.1 Applicability. [BSC-CG, DWR & HCD 1] The provisions of …
- 1501.2 System Design. [BSC-CG, HCD 1 & DWR]
- 1501.3 Permit. [BSC-CG, HCD 1 & DWR] It shall be
- 1501.4 Component Identification. System components
- 1501.5 Maintenance and Inspection. [BSC-CG, HCD
- 1505.16 .
- 1501.6 Operation and Maintenance Manual. [BSC-
- 1501.7 Minimum Water Quality Requirements. [BSC-
- 1501.8 Material Compatibility. Alternate water source systems …
- 1501.9 Signage. [BSC-CG, HCD 1, HCD 2 & HCD 1-
- 1501.10 System Controls. Controls for pumps, valves, and
- 1502.1 General. Alternate water source systems shall be
- 1502.2 Supply System Inspection and Test. Alternate
- 1502.3 Cross-Connection Inspection and Testing. An
- 1502.4 Separation Requirements. Underground alternate
- 1502.5 Abandonment. Alternate water source systems that
- 1502.6 Sizing. Unless otherwise provided for in this chapter, …
- 1503.1 General. The provisions of this section shall apply to
- 1503.2 System Requirements. Gray water shall be permitted to b…
- 1503.3 Connections to Potable and Reclaimed (Recy-
- 1503.4 Location. No gray water system or part thereof shall
- 1503.5 Plot Plan Submission. No permit for a gray water
- 1503.6 Prohibited Location. Where there is insufficient
- 1503.7 Drawings and Specifications. The Authority Having Juris…
- 1503.8 Procedure for Estimating Gray Water Dis-
- 1503.9 Gray Water System Components. Gray water
- 1504.1 General. Irrigation or disposal fields shall be permitt…
- 1504.2 Required Area of Subsurface Irrigation
- 1504.3 Determination of Maximum Absorption
- 1504.4 Groundwater Level. No excavation for an irrigation fiel…
- 1504.5 Irrigation, Disposal Field and Mulch Basin
- 1504.6 Reserved.
- 1504.7 Reserved .
- 1504.8 Gray Water System Color and Marking Infor-
- 1504.9 Other Collection and Distribution Systems.
- 1504.10 Testing. Building drains and vents for gray water
- 1504.11 Maintenance. Gray water systems and components shall b…
- 1505.1 General. The provisions of Section 1505.0 through
- 1505.2 Permit. It shall be unlawful for a person to construct,
- 1505.3 System Changes. No changes or connections shall
- 1505.4 Connections to Potable or Recycled Water
- 1505.5 Water Pressure. Reclaimed (recycled) water systems supp…
- 1505.6 Initial Cross-Connection Test. A cross-connection
- 1505.7 Recycled Water Supply System Materials.
- 1505.8 Recycled Water Supply System Color and
- 1505.9 Valves. Valves, except fixture supply control valves,
- 1505.13 Signage . Signs in rooms and water closet tanks in
- 1505.14 Inspection and Testing. Recycled water supply
- 1505.10 Hose Bibbs. Hose bibbs shall not be allowed on
- 1505.11 Required Appurtenances. The recycled water
- 1505.12 Pipe Separation in Trenches . Reclaimed (recycled) wat…
- 1505.15 Minimum Water Quality Requirements for
- 1505.16 Maintenance and Inspection. Recycled water
- 1506.1 General. The provisions of this section shall apply
- 1506.2 Plumbing Plan Submission. No permit for an
- 1506.3 System Changes. No changes or connections shall
- 1506.4 Connections to Potable or Recycled Water
- 1506.5 Water Pressure. On-site treated non-potable gray
- 1506.11 Valves. Valves, except fixture supply control
- 1506.12 Signs. Signs in buildings using on-site treated nonpot…
- 1506.13 Inspection and Testing. On-site treated nonpotable gra…
- 1506.6 Initial Cross-Connection Test. A cross-connection test …
- 1506.7 On-Site Treated Nonpotable Gray Water Sys-
- 1506.8 On-Site Treated Nonpotable Gray Water
- 1506.9 On-Site Treated Nonpotable Gray Water Sys-
- 1506.10 Design and Installation. The design and installation o…
- 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