1101.4 Material Uses. Pipe, tube, and fittings conveying
California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5) · 2019 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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rainwater shall be of such materials and design as to perform their intended function to the satisfaction of the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Conductors within a vent or shaft shall be of cast-iron, galvanized steel, wrought iron, copper, copper alloy, lead, Schedule 40 ABS DWV, Schedule 40 PVC DWV, stainless steel 304 or 316L [stainless steel 304 pipe and fittings shall not be installed underground and shall be kept not less than 6 inches (152 mm) aboveground], or other approved materials, and changes in direction shall be in accordance with the requirements of Section 706.0. ABS and PVC DWV piping installations shall be installed in accordance with applicable standards referenced in Table 1701.1 and the firestop protection requirements in the California Building Code. Except for individual single-family dwelling units, materials exposed within ducts or plenums shall have a flame-spread index of not more than 25 and a smoke-developed index of not more than 50, where tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723. These tests shall comply with all requirements of the standards to include the sample size, both for width and length. Plastic pipe shall not be tested filled with water.
[HCD 1 & HCD 2] ABS or PVC installations are limited to not more than two stories of areas of residential accommo- dation.
[OSHPD 1, 1R, 2, 3, 4 & 5] ABS and PVC installations are not allowed.
1101.4.1 Copper and Copper Alloys. Joints and connections in copper and copper alloy pipe and tube shall be installed in accordance with Section 705.3. 1101.4.2 Conductors. Conductors installed aboveground in buildings shall comply with the applicable standards referenced in Table 701.2 for aboveground drain, waste, and vent pipe. Conductors installed aboveground level shall be of seamless copper water tube, Type
K, L, or M; Schedule 40 copper pipe or Schedule 40 copper alloy pipe; Type DWV copper drainage tube; service weight cast-iron soil pipe or hubless cast-iron soil pipe; standard weight galvanized steel pipe; stainless steel 304 or 316L [stainless steel 304 pipe and fittings shall not be installed underground and shall be kept not less than 6 inches (152 mm) aboveground], or Schedule 40 ABS or Schedule 40 PVC plastic pipe.
copper pipe or Schedule 40 copper alloy pipe; Type DWV copper drainage tube; service weight cast-iron soil pipe or hubless cast-iron soil pipe; standard weight galvanized steel pipe; stainless steel 304 or 316L [stainless steel 304 pipe and fittings shall not be installed underground and shall be kept not less than 6 inches (152 mm) aboveground], or Schedule 40 ABS or Schedule 40 PVC plastic pipe.
1101.4.2.1 [HCD 1] ABS or PVC installations are limited to not more than two stories of areas of res- idential accommodation. 1101.4.2.2 [OSHPD 1, 1R, 2, 3, 4 & 5] ABS and PVC installations are not allowed. 1101.4.3 Leaders. Leaders installed outside shall comply with the applicable standards referenced in Table 701.2 for aboveground drain, waste, and vent pipe; aluminum sheet metal; galvanized steel sheet metal; or copper sheet metal. 1101.4.4 Underground Building Storm Drains. Underground building storm drains shall comply with the applicable standards referenced in Table 701.2 for underground drain, waste, and vent pipe. 1101.4.5 Building Storm Sewers. Building storm sewers shall comply with the applicable standards referenced in Table 701.2 for building sewer pipe. 1101.4.6 Subsoil Drains. Subsoil drains shall be open jointed, perforated, or both and constructed of materials in conformance with Table 1101.4.6.
TABLE 1101.4.6
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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
▸Chapter 11 — STORM DRAINAGE
Overview- 1101.2 Where Required. Roofs, paved areas, yards, courts,
- 1101.3 Storm Water Drainage to Sanitary Sewer Pro-hibited. Sto…
- 1101.4 Material Uses. Pipe, tube, and fittings conveying
- 1101.5 Expansion Joints Required. Expansion joints or
- 1101.6 Subsoil Drains. Subsoil drains shall be provided
- 1101.9 Window Areaway Drains. Window areaways at a
- 1101.10 Filling Stations and Motor Vehicle WashingEstablishmen…
- 1101.11 Paved Areas. Where the occupant creates surface
- 1101.12 Roof Drainage. Roof drainage shall comply with
- 1101.7 Building Subdrains. Building subdrains located
- 1101.8 Areaway Drains. Open subsurface space adjacent
- 1101.13 Cleanouts. Cleanouts for building storm drains
- 1101.16 Leaders, Conductors, and Connections.
- 1101.14 Rainwater Sumps. Rainwater sumps serving
- 1101.15 Traps on Storm Drains and Leaders. Leaders
- 1102.2 Dome Strainers Required. Roof drains shall have
- 1102.3 Roof Drain Flashings. The connection between
- 1103.2 Size of Horizontal Storm Drains and Sewers.
- 1103.3 Size of Roof Gutters. The size of semi-circular
- 1103.4 Side Walls Draining onto a Roof. Where vertical walls p…
- 1104.0 Values for Continuous Flow.1104.1 General. Where there …
- 1105.0 Controlled-Flow Roof Drainage.1105.1 Application. Inste…
- 1105.2 Setback Roofs. Drains on setback roofs shall be
- 1106.2 Siphonic Roof Drainage Systems. The design of
- 1106.3 Siphonic Roof Drains. Siphonic roof drains shall
- 1107.2 Methods of Testing Storm Drainage Systems. Except for o…
- 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