Chapter 15 — ALTERNATE WATER SOURCES FOR NONPOTABLE APPLICATIONS
1506.9 Design and Installation.
California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5) · 2019 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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The design and installation of on-site treated nonpotable gray water systems shall be in accordance with Section 1506.9.1 through Section 1506.9.6 . 1506.9.1 Listing Terms and Installation Instruc-tions. On-site treated nonpotable gray water systems shall be installed in accordance with the terms of its listing and the manufacturer’s installation instructions. 1506.9.2 Minimum Water Quality 1]. On-site treated nonpotable gray water supplied to toi- [BSC-CG, HCD lets or urinals or for other uses in which it is sprayed or
exposed shall be disinfected. Acceptable disinfection methods shall include chlorination, ultraviolet sterilization, ozone, or other methods as approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. The minimum water quality for on-site treated nonpotable gray water systems shall meet the applicable water quality requirements for the intended applications as determined by the public health Authority Having Jurisdiction. In the absence of local water quality requirements for on-site treated nonpotable gray water, the requirements of NSF 350 shall apply. 1506.9.3 Deactivation and Drainage. The on-site treated nonpotable gray water system and the potable water system within the building shall be provided with the required appurtenances (e.g., valves, air/vacuum relief valves, etc.) to allow for deactivation or drainage as required for a cross-connection test in accordance with Section 1502.3. 1506.9.4 Near Underground Potable Water Pipe. On-site treated nonpotable gray water pipes shall be permitted to be run or laid in the same trench as potable water pipes with a 12 inch (305 mm) minimum vertical and horizontal separation where both pipe materials are approved for use within a building. Where piping materials do not meet this requirement the minimum separation shall be increased to 60 inches (1524 mm). The potable water piping shall be installed at an elevation above the on-site treated nonpotable gray water piping. 1506.9.5 Required Filters. A filter permitting the passage of particulates no larger than 100 microns (100 µm) shall be provided for on-site treated nonpotable gray water supplied to water closets, urinals, trap primers, and drip irrigation system. 1506.9.6 Disinfection. Where the intended use of onsite treated nonpotable gray water requires disinfec- tion and/or other treatment, on-site treated nonpotable gray water shall be disinfected as needed to ensure the required water quality is obtained at the point of use. Where chlorine is used for disinfection or treatment, water shall be tested for residual chlorine in accordance with ASTM D1253.
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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
- 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
Overview- 1501.0 General.1501.1 Applicability [BSC-CG, DWR & HCD 1]. The
- 1501.2 System Design. Alternate water source systems
- 1501.3 Permit [BSC-CG, HCD 1, DWR]. It shall be unlawful for a…
- 1501.4 Component Identification. System components
- 1501.5 Maintenance and Inspection 1, DWR]. Alternate water sou…
- 1501.6 Operation and Maintenance Manual [BSC-
- 1501.7 Minimum Water Quality Requirements [BSC-
- 1501.8 Material Compatibility. Alternate water source systems …
- 1501.9 Signage [BSC-CG, HCD 1, HCD 2, HCD 1-AC, &DWR]. Signage…
- 1501.10 System Controls. Controls for pumps, valves, and
- 1501.11 Hose Bibbs for Single-Family Dwellings [HCD1]. Hose bi…
- 1502.2 Supply System Inspection and Test. Alternate
- 1502.3 Cross-Connection Inspection and Testing. An
- 1502.6 Sizing. Unless otherwise provided for in this chapter, …
- 1503.1 General. The provisions of this section shall apply
- 1502.4 Separation Requirements. Underground alternate
- 1502.5 Abandonment. Alternate water source systems that
- 1503.2 System Requirements. Gray water shall be permitted to b…
- 1503.3 Connections to Potable and Reclaimed(Recycled) Water Sy…
- 1503.4 Location. No gray water system or part thereof shall
- 1503.5 Plot Plan Submission. No permit for a gray water
- 1503.6 Prohibited Location. Where there is insufficient
- 1503.7 Drawings and Specifications. The Authority
- 1503.9 Gray Water System Components. Gray water
- 1504.2 Required Area of Subsurface Irrigation
- 1504.3 Determination of Maximum Absorption Capac-
- 1504.4 Groundwater Level. No excavation for an irrigation fiel…
- 1504.5 Irrigation, Disposal Field and Mulch Basin Con-structio…
- 1504.6 Reserved.
- 1504.7 Reserved.
- 1504.8 Gray Water System Color and Marking Infor-mation. Press…
- 1504.9 Other Collection and Distribution Systems. Other collec…
- 1504.10 Testing. Building drains and vents for gray water
- 1504.11 Maintenance. Gray water systems and components shall b…
- 1505.0 Recycled Water 1505.1 General. The provisions of Supply…
- 1505.3 System Changes. No changes or connections shall
- 1505.4 Connections to Potable or Reclaimed (Recy-cled) Water S…
- 1505.2 Permit. It shall be unlawful for a person to construct,
- 1505.5 Initial Cross-Connection Test. A cross-connection test …
- 1505.6 Recycled Water Recycled water supply system materials s…
- 1505.8 Valves. Valves, except fixture supply control valves,
- 1505.9 Hose Bibbs. Hose bibbs shall not be allowed on
- 1505.10 Required Appurtenances. The recycled water
- 1505.11 Pipe Separation in Trenches. Reclaimed (recycled) wate…
- 1505.12 Signage. Signs in rooms and water closet tanks in
- 1505.13 Inspection and Testing. Recycled water supply
- 1505.15 Maintenance and Inspection. Recycled water
- 1506.0 On-Site Treated Nonpotable Gray Water Sys-
- 1506.2 Plumbing Plan Submission. No permit for an
- 1506.3 System Changes. No changes or connections shall
- 1506.4 Connections to Potable or Reclaimed (Recy-
- 1506.5 Initial Cross-Connection Test. A cross-connection test …
- 1506.6 On-Site Treated Nonpotable tem Materials. On-site treat…
- 1506.7 On-Site Treated Nonpotable Devices and Systems. Devices…
- 1506.9 Design and Installation. The design and installation of…
- 1506.10 Valves. Valves, except fixture supply control
- 1506.11 Signs. Signs in buildings using on-site treated nonpot…
- 1506.12 Inspection and Testing. On-site treated nonpotable gra…
- 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