Chapter 4 — PLUMBING FIXTURES AND FIXTURE FITTINGS
413.3 Flush Tanks. Flush tanks for manual flushing shall
California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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be equipped with a flush valve that complies with ASME A112.19.5/CSA B45.15 and an antisiphon fill valve (ballcock) that complies with ASSE 1002/ASME A112.1002/CSA B125.12 and installed in accordance with Section 603.5.2.
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- Chapter 1 — GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
- Chapter 2 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 3 — GENERAL REGULATIONS
▸Chapter 4 — PLUMBING FIXTURES AND FIXTURE FITTINGS
Overview- 401.1 Applicability. This chapter shall govern the materials
- 401.2 Quality of Fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be construc…
- 401.3 Water-Conserving Fixtures and Fittings.
- 402.1 Cleaning. Plumbing fixtures shall be installed in a
- 402.2 Joints. Where a fixture comes in contact with the wall
- 402.3 Securing Fixtures. Floor-outlet or floor-mounted
- 402.4 Wall-Hung Fixtures. Wall-hung fixtures shall be
- 402.5 Setting. Fixtures shall be set level and in proper align…
- 402.6 Flanged Fixture Connections. Fixture connections between…
- 402.7 Supply Fittings. The supply lines and fittings for
- 402.8 Installation. Fixtures shall be installed in accordance
- 402.9 Design and Installation of Plumbing Fixtures.
- 402.10 Slip Joint Connections. Fixtures having concealed slip …
- 402.11 Future Fixtures. Where provisions are made for the
- 403.1 General. Where accessible facilities are required in
- 403.2 Fixtures and Fixture Fittings for Persons with
- 403.3 Exposed Pipes and Surfaces. Water supply and
- 404.1 Waste Fittings. Waste fittings shall comply with
- 404.2 Overflows. Where a fixture is provided with an overflow,…
- 405.1 Prohibited Water Closets. Water closets having an
- 405.2 Prohibited Urinals. Trough urinals and urinals with
- 405.3 Miscellaneous Fixtures. Fixed wooden, or tile wash
- 406.1 Water and Waste Connections. Baptisteries, ornamental an…
- 406.2 Special Use Sinks. Restaurant kitchen and other
- 406.3 Special Use Fixtures. Special use fixtures shall be
- 406.4 Zinc Alloy Components. Zinc alloy components
- 407.1 Application. Lavatories shall comply with ASME
- 407.2 Water Consumption. The maximum water flow rate
- 407.3 Limitation of Hot Water Temperature for Public
- 407.4 Transient Public Lavatories. Self-closing or metering fa…
- 407.5 Waste Outlet. Lavatories shall have a waste outlet
- 407.6 Overflow. Where overflows are provided, they shall
- 408.1 Application. Manufactured shower receptors and
- 408.2 Tileable Shower Receptors. Tileable shower receptors and…
- 408.3 Water Consumption. Showerheads shall have a «
- 408.6 Finished Curb or Threshold. Where a shower
- 408.7 Shower Compartments. Shower compartments
- 408.8 Lining for Showers and Receptors. Shower
- 408.4 Individual Shower and Tub-Shower Combina-
- 408.5 Waste Outlet. Showers shall have a waste outlet and
- 408.9 Public Shower Floors. Floors of public shower
- 408.10 Location of Valves and Heads. Control valves
- 408.11 Water Supply Riser. A water supply riser from the
- 409.1 Application. Bathtubs shall comply with ASME
- 409.2 Waste Outlet. Bathtubs and whirlpool bathtubs shall
- 409.3 Overflow. Where overflows are provided, they shall
- 409.4 Limitation of Hot Water Temperature in Bath-
- 411.3 Water Closet Seats. Water closet seats shall be properly…
- 411.4 Personal Hygiene Devices. Water closets with
- 412.1 Application. Urinals shall comply with ASME
- 409.5 Backflow Protection. The water supply to a bathtub
- 409.6 Installation and Access. Bathtubs and whirlpool
- 410.1 Application. Bidets shall comply with ASME
- 410.2 Backflow Protection. The water supply to the bidet
- 410.3 Limitation of Water Temperature in Bidets. The
- 411.1 Application. Water closets shall comply with ASME
- 411.2 Water Consumption. The effective flush volume of
- 412.2 Backflow Protection. A water supply to a urinal
- 413.1 Where Required. Each water closet, urinal, clinical
- 413.2 Flushometer Valves. Flushometer valves and
- 413.3 Flush Tanks. Flush tanks for manual flushing shall
- 413.4 Water Supply for Flush Tanks. An adequate quantity of wa…
- 413.5 Overflows in Flush Tanks. Flush tanks shall be provided …
- 414.1 Application. Domestic dishwashing machines shall
- 414.2 Backflow Protection. The water supply connection
- 414.3 Drainage Connection. Domestic dishwashing
- 414.4 Lead Content. Dishwashing machines shall comply
- 415.1 Application. Drinking fountains shall be self-closing
- 415.2 Drinking Fountain Alternatives. Where food is
- 415.3 Drainage Connection. Drinking fountains shall be
- 415.4 Location. Drinking fountains shall not be installed in
- 416.1 Application. Emergency eyewash and shower equipment shal…
- 416.2 Water Supply. Emergency eyewash and shower
- 416.3 Installation. Emergency eyewash and shower equipment sha…
- 416.4 Location. Emergency eyewash and shower equipment shall b…
- 416.5 Drain. A drain shall not be required for emergency
- 417.1 Application. Faucets and fixture fittings shall comply
- 417.2 Deck Mounted Bath/Shower Valves. Deck
- 417.3 Handheld Showers. Handheld showers shall comply
- 417.4 Faucets and Fixture Fittings with Hose Con-
- 417.5 Separate Controls for Hot and Cold Water.
- 417.6 Low-Pressure Water Dispenser. Beverage faucets
- 417.7 Head Shampoo Sink Faucets. Head shampoo sink
- 417.8 Footbaths and Pedicure Baths. The water supplied to spec…
- 418.1 Application. Floor drains shall comply with ASME
- 418.2 Strainer. Floor drains shall be considered plumbing
- 418.3 Location of Floor Drains. Floor drains shall be
- 418.4 Food Storage Areas. Where drains are provided in
- 418.5 Floor Slope. Floors shall be sloped to floor drains.
- 419.1 Application. Food waste disposal units shall comply
- 419.2 Drainage Connection. Approved wye or other
- 419.3 Water Supply. A cold water supply shall be provided
- 420.1 Application. Sinks shall comply with ASME
- 420.2 Water Consumption. Sink faucets shall have a maximum flo…
- 420.3 Pre-Rinse Spray Valve. Commercial food service
- 420.4 Waste Outlet. Kitchen and laundry sinks shall have
- 421.1 Application. Floor sinks shall comply with ASME
- 421.2 Strainers. The waste outlet of a floor sink shall be
- 422.1 Fixture Count. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided
- 422.3 Fixture Requirements for Special Occupancies.
- 422.4 Toilet Facilities Serving Employees and Cus-
- 422.2 Separate Facilities. Separate toilet facilities shall
- 422.5 Toilet Facilities for Workers. Toilet facilities shall
- 422.6 Water Closet Compartment. Public water closets
- 422.7 Urinal Partitions. Each urinal shall be separated with
- 422.8 Cosmetology. [CA] Each school shall provide pub-
- 422.9 Cosmetology Establishments. [CA] Each estab-
- 422.10 Commissaries Serving Mobile Food Prepara-
- 422.11 Employee Lavatories in Food Establishments.
- 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
- 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