Chapter 10 — TRAPS AND INTERCEPTORS
1017.2 Design of Interceptors.
California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5) · 2019 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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Each manufactured interceptor that is rated shall be stamped or labeled by the manufacturer with an indication of its full discharge rate in gpm (L/s). The full discharge rate to such an interceptor shall be determined at full flow. Each interceptor shall be rated equal to or greater than the incoming flow and shall be provided with an overflow line to an underground tank.
Interceptors not rated by the manufacturer shall have a depth of not less than 2 feet (610 mm) below the invert of the discharge drain. The outlet opening shall have not less than an 18 inch (457 mm) water seal and shall have a minimum capacity as follows: Where not more than three motor vehicles are serviced, stored, or both, interceptors shall have a minimum capacity of 6 cubic feet (0.2 m 3 ), and 1 cubic foot (0.03 m 3 ) of capacity shall be added for each vehicle up to 10 vehicles. Above 10 vehicles, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall determine the size of the interceptor required. Where vehicles are serviced and not stored, interceptor capacity shall be based on a net capacity of 1 cubic foot (0.03 m 3 ) for each 100 square feet (9.29 m 2 ) of the surface to be drained into the interceptor, with a minimum of 6 cubic feet (0.2 m 3 ).
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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
Overview- 1001.2 Where Required. Each plumbing fixture shall be
- 1002.2 Fixture Traps. Each fixture trap shall have a protectin…
- 1002.3 Change of Direction. A trap arm shall be permitted to c…
- 1002.4 Vent Pipe Opening. The vent pipe opening from
- 1003.0 Traps — Described.1003.1 General Requirements. Each tra…
- 1003.2 Slip Joint Fittings. A maximum of one approved
- 1003.3 Size. The size (nominal diameter) of a trap for a
- 1004.0 Traps.1004.1 Prohibited. No form of trap that depends f…
- 1004.2 Movable Parts. Bladders, check valves or another
- 1007.2 Trap Seal Primers. Potable water supply trap seal
- 1009.2 Approval. The size, type, and location of each intercep…
- 1009.3 Design. Interceptors (clarifiers) for sand and similar …
- 1009.4 Relief Vent. Interceptors (clarifiers) shall be so
- 1009.5 Location. Each interceptor (clarifier) cover shall be
- 1009.6 Maintenance of Interceptors. Interceptors shall
- 1009.7 Discharge. The waste pipe from oil and sand interceptor…
- 1010.2 [AGR] Meat and Poultry Processing Plants.
- 1010.3 [AGR] Collection Centers and Facilities. All
- 1010.4 [AGR] Horse Meat and Pet Food Establish-ments. There sh…
- 1010.5 [AGR] Draining and Plumbing. There shall be
- 1014.0 Grease Interceptors.1014.1 General. Where it is determi…
- 1014.2 Hydromechanical Grease Interceptors. Plumbing fixtures …
- 1014.3 Gravity Grease Interceptors. Required gravity
- 1015.2 Components, Materials, and Equipment. FOG
- 1015.3 Sizing and Installation. FOG disposal systems
- 1015.4 Performance. FOG disposal systems shall produce
- 1015.5 [OSHPD 1, 1R, 2, 3, 4 & 5] Grease interceptors
- 1015.6 [OSHPD 1, 1R, 2, 3, 4 & 5] Grease interceptors
- 1016.0 Sand Interceptors.1016.1 Discharge. Where the discharge…
- 1016.2 Authority Having Jurisdiction. Sand interceptors
- 1016.3 Construction and Size. Sand interceptors shall be
- 1016.4 Separate Use. Sand and similar interceptors for
- 1017.2 Design of Interceptors. Each manufactured interceptor t…
- 1017.0 Oil and Flammable Liquid Interceptors.1017.1 Intercepto…
- 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 STANDARD FOR PEX TUBING SYSTEMS FOR …
- 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