Chapter 16 — NONPOTABLE RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS
1603.17 Debris Removal — 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) § 1603.17 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
The rainwater catchment conveyance system shall be equipped with a debris excluder or other approved means to prevent the accumulation of leaves, needles, other debris and sediment from entering the storage tank. Devices or methods used to remove debris or sediment
shall be accessible and sized and installed in accordance with
manufacturer’s installation instructions.
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