Chapter 16 — NONPOTABLE RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS
1602.5 Initial Cross-Connection Test. Where a portion
California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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of a rainwater catchment system is installed within a building, a cross-connection test is required in accordance with Section 1605.3. Before the building is occupied or the system is activated, the installer shall perform the initial cross-connection test in the presence of the Authority Having Jurisdiction and other authorities having jurisdiction. The test shall be ruled successful by the Authority Having Jurisdiction before final approval is granted.
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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
▸Chapter 16 — NONPOTABLE RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS
Overview- 1601.1 Applicability. The provisions of this chapter shall
- 1601.2 System Design. Rainwater catchment systems shall
- 1601.3 Permit. It shall be unlawful for a person to construct,
- 1601.4 Component Identification. System components
- 1601.5 Maintenance and Inspection. Rainwater catchment systems…
- 1601.6 Operation and Maintenance Manual. An operation and main…
- 1601.7 Minimum Water Quality Requirements. The
- 1601.8 Material Compatibility. Rainwater catchment systems sha…
- 1601.9 System Controls. Controls for pumps, valves, and
- 1601.10 Separation Requirements. Underground rainwater catchme…
- 1601.11 Abandonment. Rainwater catchment systems that
- 1601.12 Sizing. Unless otherwise provided for in this chapter,…
- 1602.1 General. The installation, construction, alteration,
- 1602.2 Plumbing Plan Submission. No permit for a
- 1602.3 System Changes. No changes or connections shall
- 1602.4 Connections to Potable or Reclaimed (Recy-
- 1602.5 Initial Cross-Connection Test. Where a portion
- 1602.6 Sizing. The design and size of rainwater drains, gutter…
- 1602.7 Rainwater Catchment System Materials. Rain- 1603.3 Rain…
- 1602.8 Rainwater Catchment System Color and
- 1603.4 Minimum Water Quality. The minimum water
- 1602.9 Deactivation and Drainage for Cross-Connec- shall be in…
- 1603.1 Rainwater Catchment Systems. The design and
- 1603.2 Outside Hose Bibbs. Outside hose bibbs shall be infecti…
- 1603.5 Rainwater Storage Tanks. Rainwater storage tanks
- 1603.6 Location. Rainwater storage tanks shall be permitted to…
- 1603.7 Above Grade. Above grade, storage tanks shall be
- 1603.9 Drainage and Overflow. Rainwater storage tanks
- 1603.10 Opening and Access Protection. Rainwater
- 1603.11 Marking. Rainwater tanks shall be permanently
- 1603.12 Storage Tank Venting. Where venting using
- 1603.13 Pumps. Pumps serving rainwater catchment systems shall…
- 1605.1 General. Rainwater catchment systems shall be
- 1605.2 Supply System Inspection and Test. Rainwater
- 1605.3 Cross-Connection Inspection and Testing. An
- 1603.14 Roof Drains. Primary and secondary roof drains,
- 1603.15 Water Quality Devices and Equipment.
- 1603.16 Freeze Protection. Tanks and piping installed in
- 1603.17 Debris Removal. The rainwater catchment conveyance sys…
- 1603.18 Required Filters. A filter permitting the passage
- 1603.19 Roof Gutters. Gutters shall maintain a minimum
- 1603.20 Rainwater Diversion Valves. Rainwater diversion valves…
- 1604.1 General. Signs in buildings using rainwater shall be
- 1604.2 Commercial, Industrial, Institutional and Res-
- 1604.3 Equipment Room Signs. Each equipment room
- 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