1603.2 Outside Hose Bibbs — 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) § 1603.2 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission

Outside hose bibbs shall be infection or treatment, water shall be tested for residual allowed on rainwater piping systems. Hose bibbs supplying chlorine in accordance with ASTM D1253. The levels of rainwater shall be marked with the words: “CAUTION: residual chlorine shall not exceed the levels allowed for NONPOTABLE RAINWATER, DO NOT DRINK” and in the intended use in accordance with the requirements of Figure 1603.2. the local enforcing agency.

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