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Chapter 1 — GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS

104.5 Fees. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the

California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5) · 2019 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California

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provisions of this section and as set forth in the fee schedule, Table 104.5. The fees are to be determined and adopted by this jurisdiction.

(1) The underground inspection shall be made after trenches

or ditches are excavated and bedded, piping installed, and before backfill is put in place. (2) Rough-in inspection shall be made prior to the installa tion of wall or ceiling membranes.

(2) Rough-in inspection shall be made prior to the installa tion of wall or ceiling membranes. (3) Final inspection shall be made upon completion of the

installation.

104.5.1 Work Commencing Before PermitIssuance. Where work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit is issued for such work. 104.5.2 Investigation Fees. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee that is required by this code if a permit were to be issued. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt a person from compliance with other provisions of this code, nor from a penalty prescribed by law. 104.5.3 Fee Refunds. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to authorize the refunding of a fee as follows: (1) The amount paid hereunder that was erroneously

paid or collected.

Final inspection shall be made upon completion of the

installation. 105.2.1 Uncovering. Where a drainage or plumbing system, building sewer, private sewage disposal system, or part thereof, which is installed, altered, or repaired, is covered or concealed before being inspected, tested, and approved as prescribed in this code, it shall be uncovered for inspection after notice to uncover the work has been issued to the responsible person by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

(1) The amount paid hereunder that was erroneously

paid or collected. (2) Refunding of not more than a percentage, as deter mined by this jurisdiction where no work has been

The requirements of this section shall not be considered to prohibit the operation of plumbing installed to replace existing equipment or fixtures serving an occupied portion of the building in the event a request for inspection of such equipment or fixture has been filed with the Authority Having Jurisdiction not more than 72 hours after such replacement work is completed, and before a portion of such plumbing system is concealed by a permanent portion of the building.

(2) Refunding of not more than a percentage, as deter mined by this jurisdiction where no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall not authorize the refunding of a fee paid except upon written application filed by the original permittee not to exceed 180 days after the date of fee payment.

105.2.1.1 Water Supply System. No water supply system or portion thereof shall be covered or concealed until it first has been tested, inspected, and approved. 105.2.1.2 Covering or Using. No plumbing or drainage system, building sewer, private sewer disposal system, or part thereof, shall be covered, concealed, or put into use until it has been tested, inspected, and accepted as prescribed in this code. 105.2.2 Other Inspections. In addition to the inspections required by this code, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to require other inspections to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this code and other laws that are enforced by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

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Contents — California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5)
California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5)
  1. Chapter 1 — GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
    Overview
    1. 101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the
    2. 101.3 Purpose. This code is an ordinance providing minimum req…
    3. 101.4 Unconstitutional. Where a section, subsection, sentence,…
    4. 101.5 Validity. Where a provision of this code, or the applica…
    5. 102.2 Existing Installations. Plumbing systems lawfully
    6. 102.3 Maintenance. The plumbing and drainage system,
    7. 102.4 Additions, Alterations, Renovations, or
    8. 102.5 Health and Safety. Where compliance with the provisions …
    9. 102.6 Changes in Building Occupancy. Plumbing systems that are…
    10. 102.7 Moved Structures. Parts of the plumbing system of
    11. 102.8 Appendices. The provisions in the appendices are
    12. 103.0 Duties and Powers of the Authority Having
    13. 103.2 Liability. The Authority Having Jurisdiction charged
    14. 103.3 Applications and Permits. The Authority Having
    15. 104.2 Exempt Work. A permit shall not be required for the
    16. 103.4 Right of Entry. Where it is necessary to make an
    17. 104.3 Application for Permit. To obtain a permit, the
    18. 104.4 Permit Issuance. The application, construction documents…
    19. 105.2 Required Inspections. New plumbing work and
    20. 104.5 Fees. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the
    21. 105.0 Inspections and Testing.105.1 General. Plumbing systems …
    22. 105.4 Connection to Service Utilities. No person shall
    23. 106.2 Notices of Correction or Violation. Notices of
    24. 106.3 Penalties. A person, firm, or corporation violating a
    25. 105.3 Testing of Systems. Plumbing systems shall be
    26. 106.4 Stop Orders. Where work is being done contrary to
    27. 106.5 Authority to Disconnect Utilities in Emergen-
    28. 106.6 Authority to Condemn. Where the Authority Having Jurisdi…
    29. 107.0 Board of Appeals.107.1 General. In order to hear and dec…
    30. 107.2 Limitations of Authority. The Board of Appeals
  2. Chapter 2 — DEFINITIONS
  3. Chapter 3 — GENERAL REGULATIONS
  4. Chapter 4 — PLUMBING FIXTURES AND FIXTURE FITTINGS
  5. Chapter 5 — WATER HEATERS
  6. Chapter 6 — WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
  7. Chapter 7 — SANITARY DRAINAGE
  8. Chapter 8 — INDIRECT WASTES
  9. Chapter 9 — VENTS
  10. Chapter 10 — TRAPS AND INTERCEPTORS
  11. Chapter 11 — STORM DRAINAGE
  12. Chapter 12 — FUEL GAS PIPING
  13. Chapter 13 — HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND MEDICAL GAS AND MEDICA…
  14. Chapter 14 — FIRESTOP PROTECTION
  15. Chapter 15 — ALTERNATE WATER SOURCES FOR NONPOTABLE APPLICATIONS
  16. Chapter 16 — NONPOTABLE RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS
  17. Chapter 17 — REFERENCED STANDARDS
  18. Appendix A — RECOMMENDED RULES FOR SIZING THE WATER SUPPLY SYS…
  19. Appendix B — EXPLANATORY NOTES ON COMBINATION WASTE AND VENT S…
  20. Appendix C — ALTERNATE PLUMBING SYSTEMS
  21. Appendix D — SIZING STORM WATER DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
  22. Appendix E — MANUFACTURED/MOBILE HOME PARKS AND RECREATIONAL V…
  23. Appendix F — FIREFIGHTER BREATHING AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEMS
  24. Appendix G — SIZING OF VENTING SYSTEMS
  25. Appendix H — PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
  26. Appendix I — INSTALLATION STANDARD FOR PEX TUBING SYSTEMS FOR …
  27. Appendix J — COMBINATION OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR COMBUSTION AND …
  28. Appendix K — POTABLE RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS
  29. Appendix L — SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
  30. Appendix M — PEAK WATER DEMAND CALCULATOR

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