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Chapter 1 — GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS

California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5) · 2022 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California

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FOREWORD

Origin and Development The advantages of a statewide adopted Uniform Plumbing Code are recognized throughout the industry. Disorder in the industry because of widely divergent plumbing practices and the use of many different, often conflicting, plumbing codes by local jurisdictions influenced the Western Plumbing Officials Association (now the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials [IAPMO]) to form a committee. This committee of plumbing inspectors, master and journeyman plumbers, and plumbing engineers, backed by public utility companies and the plumbing industry to create a basic plumbing document for general use. The product of this effort, the first edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code ® (UPC ® ) was adopted by IAPMO in 1945. The widespread use of this code over the past seven decades by jurisdictions throughout the United States and internationally is testament to its merit.

Publishing of the 2003 Uniform Plumbing Code was a significant milestone because it was the first time in the history of the United States a plumbing code was developed through a true consensus process. The 2021 edition represents the most current approaches in the plumbing field and is the seventh edition developed under the ANSI consensus process. Contributions to the content of this code consists of diverse interests as consumers, enforcing authorities, installers/maintainers, labor, manufacturers, research/standards/ testing laboratories, special experts, and users.

The Uniform Plumbing Code provides consumers with safe and sanitary plumbing systems while, at the same time, allowing latitude for innovation and new technologies. The public at large is invited and encouraged to take part in IAPMO’s open consensus code development process. This code is updated every three years. The Uniform Plumbing Code is dedicated to all those who, in working to achieve “the ultimate plumbing code,” have unselfishly devoted their time, effort, and personal funds to create and maintain this, the finest plumbing code in existence today.

The Uniform Plumbing Code updates every three years in revision cycles that begin twice each year that takes two years to complete.

Each revision cycle advances according to a published schedule that includes final dates for all major events and contains four basic steps as follows:

  1. Public and Committee Proposal Stage;
  2. Comment Stage;
  3. Association Technical Meeting;
  4. Council Appeals and Issuance of Code.

IAPMO develops “full consensus” codes built on a foundation of maximum participation and agreement by a broad range of interests. This philosophy has led to producing technically sound codes that promote health and safety, yet do not stifle design or development.

It is important to stress that the process remains committed to the principles of consensus code development where consensus Technical Committees and Correlating Committees revise codes. The public and membership is offered multiple opportunities to debate, provide input and raise concerns through Amending Motions at the annual Assembly Consideration Session. Anyone may submit an appeal related to the issuance of a document through the IAPMO Standards Council.

The 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code is supported by the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association (PHCCNA), the United Association (UA), and the World Plumbing Council (WPC). The presence of these logos, while reflecting support, does not imply any ownership of the copyright to the UPC, which is held exclusively by IAPMO. Further, the logos of these associations indicate the support of IAPMO’s open consensus process being used to develop IAPMO’s codes and standards.

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FOREWORD

The addresses of the organizations are as follows: ASSE – 18927 Hickory Creek Drive, Suite 220 • Mokena, IL 60448 • (708) 995-3019 MCAA – 1385 Piccard Drive • Rockville, MD 20850 • (301) 869-5800 PHCC-NA – PO Box 6808 • Falls Church, VA 22040-6808 • (800) 533-7694 UA – Three Park Place • Annapolis, MD 21401 • (410) 269-2000 WPC – World Plumbing Council Secretariat, Auf der Mauer 11 • Postfach CH 8021 • Zurich,

Switzerland • www.WorldPlumbing.org

Adoption The Uniform Plumbing Code is available for adoption and use by jurisdictions in the United States and Internationally. Its use within a governmental jurisdiction is accomplished through adoption by reference in accordance with applicable jurisdictional laws. At adoption, jurisdictions should insert the applicable information in bracketed words in the sample ordinance. The sample legislation for adoption of the Uniform Plumbing Code on page xiii provides key components, regulations and resolutions.

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exception, figure, or table has been deleted, or an item in a list of items or a table has been deleted.

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The format of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) arranges each chapter in accordance with a specific subject matter. However, Chapter 3 is dedicated to general requirements that are applicable to every chapter. The subject matters are divided as follows:

CHAPTERS SUBJECTS
1 Administration
2 Definitions
3 General Regulations
4 Plumbing Fixtures and Fixture Fittings
5 Water Heaters
6 Water Supply and Distribution
7 Sanitary Drainage
8 Indirect Wastes
9 Vents
10 Traps and Interceptors
11 Storm Drainage
12 Fuel Gas Piping
13 Health Care Facilities and Medical Gas and
Medical Vacuum Systems
14 Firestop Protection
15 Alternate Water Sources for Nonpotable
Applications
16 Nonpotable Rainwater Catchment Systems
17 Referenced Standards
Appendix A Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water
Supply System
Appendix B Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste
and Vent Systems
Appendix C Alternate Plumbing Systems
Appendix D Sizing Storm Water Drainage Systems
Appendix E Manufactured/Mobile Home Parks and
Recreational Vehicle Parks
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 Ventilation Opening Design
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 Scalding and Legionella Growth

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The following is a summary of the scope and intent of the provisions addressed within the chapters and appendices of the Uniform Plumbing Code :

Chapter 1 Administration.

Chapter 1 regulates the application, enforcement, and administration of subsequent requirements of the code. As well as establishing the scope of the code, this chapter is concerned with enforcing the requirements contained in the body of the code. A plumbing code, as with any other code, is intended to be adopted as a legally enforceable document to safeguard health, safety, property and public welfare. The code cannot be effective without satisfactory provisions for its administration and enforcement. The Authority Having Jurisdiction is to review the proposed and completed work and to decide whether a plumbing system conforms to the code requirements. As a public servant, the Authority Having Jurisdiction enforces the code in an unbiased, proper manner. The design professional is responsible for the design of a safe plumbing system. The contractor is responsible for installing the system in accordance with the plans.

Chapter 2 Definitions.

To maintain consistency and encourage the use of common terminology, Chapter 2 establishes definitions to provide clarity of terms and promote the use of a common language throughout the code. Understanding definitions within the context of their application enables greater collaboration, efficiency, standardization and interpretation in applying and enforcing terms used throughout the code. Codes are technical documents, and every term can impact the meaning of the code text. Terms not defined have a normally accepted meaning.

Chapter 3 General Regulations.

Chapter 3 regulates the general requirements, not specific to other chapters, for installing plumbing systems. Many regulations are not specific plumbing requirements, but relate to the overall plumbing system. This chapter contains safety requirements for installing plumbing and also contains nonplumbing requirements for identifying pipe, pipe fittings, traps, fixtures, materials and devices used in plumbing systems. Listing method of approval, based on applicable nationally recognized standards, for the safe and proper installation of plumbing systems is essential to ensure protection of public health, safety, and welfare. The safety requirements provide protection for piping, material, and structures, with provisions for installation practices, removing stress and strain of the pipe, sleeving, and hanger support. The building’s structural stability is protected by the regulations for cutting and notching of structural members.

Chapter 4 Plumbing Fixtures and Fixture Fittings.

This chapter regulates the minimum number of plumbing fixtures of a specific type and quality for each building. The fixtures must be properly installed to be usable by the individuals occupying the building. The quality and design of every fixture must conform to the applicable referenced standard. Compliance with this chapter will result in a building or structure having acceptable plumbing fixtures for the sanitary, hygienic, cleaning, washing and food preparation needs of the occupants.

Chapter 5 Water Heaters.

Chapter 5 regulates the design, approval, installation, and safety devices of fuel burning and other types of water heaters with the combustion air requirements for ventilation and dilution of flue gases for appliances installed in buildings. This chapter does not apply to direct-vent appliances. In addition, this chapter regulates the design, construction, installation, maintenance of chimneys, vents and their connections to fuel burning appliances. Methods to supply combustion air may be supplied from an indoor air supply, outdoor air supply, a combination of indoor and outdoor air supply, mechanical air supply, or an engineered system. Combustion air provisions are based on the number of openings and the total opening size required based on the total energy input rating of the appliance. Acceptable air supply for combustion and ventilation is necessary for proper operation of fuel burning appliances. A shortage of combustion air can result in incomplete combustion and production of poisonous gases, such as carbon monoxide or appliance overheating. Ventilation air provides cooling for the appliance casing and internal controls. Inadequate ventilation of the space in which an appliance is installed can result in increased surrounding temperatures that stress the appliance itself or other appliances in the vicinity.

Chapter 6 Water Supply and Distribution.

Chapter 6 regulates the design, material and installation of water supply and distribution systems, including residential fire sprinklers. The water supply and distribution system is designed to achieve the correct water pressure and flow rates and avoid cross connections. For fixtures to perform properly, an acceptable supply of potable water is essential to their operation

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and use. Cross connections and backflow are ranked as the highest priority because of the long history of recognized health risks posed by cross connections, outbreaks, or cases of waterborne disease. Piping materials and components are evaluated for their possible effect on the potable water with which they are in contact. The intent is to control the potential adverse health effects produced by indirect additives, products, and materials that come in contact with potable water. When selecting materials for water supply and distribution systems, consider water pressure, water temperature, compatibility with the water supply, durability, support, and sustainability.

In addition, this chapter regulates the design, location, materials, and installation of multipurpose and stand-alone sprinkler systems that do not include the use of antifreeze. Where systems are installed as a portion of the water distribution system under the requirements of this chapter and are not provided with a fire department connection, backflow protection for the water supply system is not required.

Chapter 7 Sanitary Drainage.

This chapter regulates the design and installation of sanitary drainage systems to ensure they will work as intended. Drainage piping should not be oversized nor undersized, and constructed of approved materials to guard against fouling, deposit of solids, clogging, and with cleanouts so arranged that the pipes may be readily cleaned. The purpose of the sanitary drainage system is to remove effluent discharged from plumbing fixtures and other equipment to an approved point of disposal, such as a public sanitary system or private sewage disposal system.

The basics of a sanitary drainage system include public and private sewage disposal; selection of materials; installation of the building drain and sewer; joining methods for pipe and fittings; drainage fixture units for sizing the drainage system; sumps and ejectors; vent sizing and length of vents; and testing.

Chapter 8 Indirect Wastes.

Chapter 8 regulates indirect waste connections that are required for plumbing fixtures and plumbing appliances dealing with food preparation, dishwashing, potable liquids, and similar equipment. An indirect connection prevents sewage from backing up into a fixture or appliance, thus providing protection against potential health hazards. The waste pipe discharges through an air gap or air break into a waste receptor or standpipe. The protection in the form of an air gap is necessary when the contamination is a potential health hazard or cross connection with the potable water system. Where there is no possibility of contaminating the potable water (nonpotable discharge), the indirect waste pipe may connect in the form of an air break. This method is often preferred to prevent splashing. In addition, health care facilities and special wastes must be protected from contamination that may result from the connection to the drainage system. The waste must be treated to prevent any damage to the piping or sewage treatment process. Waste receptors are sized and designed to prevent splashing and allow for peak discharge conditions.

Chapter 9 Vents.

Chapter 9 regulates the material, design, and installation of vents. A vent system is a pipe or pipes installed in a drainage system that provide a flow of air to and from the system to ventilate it, provide a circulation of air to eliminate trap siphonage, and reduce back-pressure and vacuum surge. In addition, vents provide the rapid and silent flow of waste without exposing occupants of the building to any sewer gases. Proper installation of vents is crucial, as a telltale sign that there is a problem in the drain and vent system is related to the elevation of the horizontal portion of the venting. Venting is not limited to sanitary drainage systems. Venting methods are applicable to other drainage systems such as those for chemical waste, graywater waste, and clear water waste. Sizing the venting system is directly tied to the design of the drainage system. For example, the velocities in the drainage system and its peak flow rates affect the diameters in the venting system. Where the vertical distance between a fixture outlet and trap is excessive, velocities in the entire drainage system will be greater than those in the vent sizing table. All venting methods in this chapter are categorized as either dry vents or wet vents. Vent stacks, stack vents, branch vents, island vents, relief vents, and individual vents are dry vents. Wet vents (horizontal or vertical), circuit vents, combination drain and vents are versions of “wet venting” in which the vent is wetted by drainage flow.

Chapter 10 Traps and Interceptors.

Chapter 10 regulates the material, design, and installation of traps, interceptors, and separators. Traps are required on drainage type plumbing fixtures and must be self-scouring without interior partitions. Interceptors, on the other hand, are designed to control what goes down a drain. Interceptors are used to keep harmful substances from entering the sanitary

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drainage system, such as grease, sand, oil and other materials. The retained materials need periodic removal to maintain efficiency and function of the separating device. The capacity of an interceptor is based on retention and flow rate. There are many types of interceptors that are used at beauty salons, hospitals, meat, fish or foul packaging, refineries, repair garages, gas stations, car washing facilities, various plants, factories, and processing sites. The designer of the building is responsible for locating interceptors with the expectation for the frequency of maintenance, ease of cleaning and floor space for equipment.

Chapter 11 Storm Drainage.

Chapter 11 regulates the removal of stormwater from roofs, yards, paved areas, and similar areas. The objective of storm drainage systems is to provide a conduit or channel through which runoff will be carried from a point of collection to a point of disposal; this protects the property and the public from the uncontrolled flow of runoff and ensures that drains and inlets are adequately sized to receive the volume of runoff that flows to the drains. For the purpose of system design, it’s necessary to specify the duration of a selected storm. All methods used to determine volumes and peak flow use historical data. Drain location must be coordinated with the architectural design of the building. When selecting the type of roof drain to use, the roof construction and its thickness, along with the intended use of the roof, are required. Where the roof perimeter extends above the roof in such a manner that water is entrapped and causes ponding, or if any portion of the roof is designed so water can pond, secondary drainage is required. Where secondary drainage is required, scuppers, or a secondary system of roof drains and pipes, are installed to prevent the accumulation of excessive rainwater.

Chapter 12 Fuel Gas Piping.

Chapter 12 regulates the installation of gas piping in a building, structure or within the property lines of buildings up to 5 psi. Gas piping systems must supply the minimum volume of gas required by each gas appliance to perform their proper operation under working conditions without exceeding the maximum pressure specified by each manufacturer. Because of the hazards associated with fuel gas, it is important to ensure the gas system has been inspected and tested, and that it is safe to turn on the gas supply to the building.

Chapter 13 Health Care Facilities and Medical Gas and Medical Vacuum Systems.

Chapter 13 regulates the installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, performance, and safe practices for medical gas and vacuum systems located in health care facilities. This chapter addresses the installation and maintenance of health care fixtures, devices, and equipment. The purpose of medical gas and medical vacuum systems is to provide safe and sufficient flows at required pressures to the medical gas outlet or vacuum inlet terminals. System design and layout should allow convenient access by the medical staff to outlet and inlet terminals, valves, and equipment during patient care or emergencies, as safety is of primary concern.

ixtures, devices, and equipment. The purpose of medical gas and medical vacuum systems is to provide safe and sufficient flows at required pressures to the medical gas outlet or vacuum inlet terminals. System design and layout should allow convenient access by the medical staff to outlet and inlet terminals, valves, and equipment during patient care or emergencies, as safety is of primary concern.

Chapter 14 Firestop Protection.

Chapter 14 regulates piping penetrations of fire-resistance-rated walls, partitions, floors, floor and ceiling assemblies, roof and ceiling assemblies, or shaft enclosures through firestopping. To firestop is to create a physical barrier that impedes the spread of smoke, gases, and flames from one compartment in the building design to the next. The firestop is seen as a part that is essential to protecting the lives of people who live or work in the structure, increasing the chances of not succumbing to smoke or gases before they are able to evacuate the building. Fireproofing of this type helps to restore the fire-resistant properties of the building materials before the openings were created as part of the construction process.

Chapter 15 Alternate Water Sources for Nonpotable Applications.

Chapter 15 regulates gray water sources, reclaimed (recycled) water sources and on-site treated nonpotable water systems. Water sources include subsurface irrigation, subsoil irrigation, and mulch basin systems. Subsoil water irrigation provides a means to disperse shallow drip irrigation lines and mulch basins that collect and spread water in various applications. The reclaimed water provisions to on-site nonpotable water systems include gray water and other nonpotable water sources that are used for on-site applications. Water reuse is integral to sustainable water management because it allows water to remain in the environment and be preserved for future use while meeting the water requirements of the present. Water reuse reduces energy use by removing added potable water treatment, offsetting water demands, and providing water for energy production.

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Chapter 16 Nonpotable Rainwater Catchment Systems.

Chapter 16 regulates nonpotable rainwater catchment systems that include irrigation; toilet and urinal flushing with proper treatment; provisions where permits are required; maintenance of alternate water sources; and minimum water quality. This chapter provides guidance on how to optimize rainwater use while ensuring there is a decrease of risk to consumers from poor design, installation, and maintenance. Rainwater harvesting is the process of capturing, chan neling, and storing water runoff for later use. Most systems are constructed of three principal components: the catchment area, the collection device, and the conveyance system.

Chapter 17 Referenced Standards.

Chapter 17 provides two comprehensive tables with referenced standards. The standards listed in Table 1701.1 are applied as indicated in the applicable reference section(s). A list of additional approved standards, publications, practices, and guides that are not referenced in specific sections appear in Table 1701.2.

Referenced standards set forth specific details of accepted practices, materials specifications, or test methods in many specialized applications. Standards provide an efficient method of conveying complex information and specifications on the performance requirements for materials, products, systems, application, and installation. The manner and purpose for a standard’s use and, in turn, code compliance, must be definitive in all references to the standard. If the standard is intended to be a requirement for judging code compliance, the code must state its intent for use. The standard should adequately address a defined need and at the same time specify the minimum performance requirements, technical characteristics and methods of testing, and required test results.

The referenced standards tables are organized in a manner that makes it easy to find specific standards in alphabetical order, and by acronym of the publishing agency of the standard. The tables list the title of the standard, the edition, and any addenda. Contact information for each publishing agency is provided at the end of the chapter.

Appendix A Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Supply System.

Appendix A provides a method of sizing the water supply and distribution system that provides precise calculations to establish the proper pressures and flow to the system’s fixtures. The goal of sizing the system is to deliver an acceptable volume of water to the most hydraulically remote fixture during minimum pressure and maximum flow conditions; provide satisfactory water pressure to the most hydraulically remote fixture during minimum pressure and maximum flow conditions; and to prevent excessive water velocity during maximum flow conditions.

Appendix B Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste and Vent Systems.

Appendix B contains general guidelines for the design and installation of combination waste and vent systems. These systems are designed for waste piping and are purposely oversized to serve as both a waste and vent pipe to avoid excessive pneumatic effects at fixture drains.

Appendix C Alternate Plumbing Systems.

The intent of this appendix is to provide clarification of procedures for the design and approval of engineered plumbing systems, alternate materials, and equipment that are not specifically covered in other parts of the code. Alternative methods are allowed to be used where approved by the authority having jurisdiction. Approval of alternatives is based on a demonstration showing that the method or material used is at least equivalent in strength, deflection, and capacity to that provided by the prescriptive methods and materials.

Appendix D Sizing Storm Water Drainage Systems.

Appendix D provides general guidelines for the sizing of stormwater drainage systems. There are two pieces of information that must always be a given. They are the roof size and the rate of rainfall for the area.

Appendix E Manufactured/Mobile Home Parks and Recreational Vehicle Parks.

The provisions of this appendix apply to the plumbing and drainage systems of mobile home and recreational vehicle parks. These provisions also apply to the use, maintenance, and installation for supplying fuel gas, water, electricity, and disposal of sewage from accessory buildings or structures, and building components.

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Appendix F Firefighter Breathing Air Replenishment Systems.

Appendix F provides guidance on installing firefighter breathing air replenishment systems. System components include outside fire department connection panel, interior air fill panel or station, interconnected piping distribution system and pressure monitoring switch. Fire departments access the system through an outside connection panel and are able to pump air into the system. The firefighters inside the structure access the system at fill stations that are found throughout the building. The piping distribution system is made from stainless tubing or other approved materials. It delivers compressed air to the building interior air fill stations and interior air fill panels. The tubing also acts as a conduit in the interior of the building between the outside connection panel and the air storage system. If the system becomes over-pressurized, the air monitoring system also acts as a pressure relief. A system isolation valve is placed alongside each interior air fill station and interior air fill panel to isolate the system.

Appendix G Sizing of Venting Systems.

Appendix G provides added information on the sizing of gas vents. This appendix is useful to the end user for the proper sizing of venting systems. A series of examples are given that show how to use the tables and other requirements of Chapter 5.

Appendix H Private Sewage Disposal Systems.

Appendix H provides general guidelines for the materials, design, and installation of new or existing private sewage disposal systems. Where a building cannot be served by a public sewer system, the building site must be provided with a system for treating the waste water generated from the use of plumbing fixtures in the building. The appendix addresses site evaluations, materials, soil absorption systems, holding tanks, cesspools and on-site waste-water treatment systems. Private sewage disposal systems must be designed based on the soil conditions, constructed using approved materials, and installed according to prescribed dimensions.

Appendix I Installation Standards.

Installation Standards (IS) are industry standards that specify procedures for installation of plumbing and mechanical products, and the inspection methods and procedures employed for the examination of such systems. These comprehensive standards add detailed information and guidance where a manufacturer or product installation instructions may not fully address. They give the user confidence with options from industry experts for installing plumbing products and assemblies in a safe and professional manner.

Appendix J Combination of Indoor and Outdoor Combustion and Ventilation Opening Design.

Appendix J provides an example of how to determine the required combination of indoor and outdoor combustion air opening sizes for appliances. The combustion air example also provides a table that contains the required volume of a space per the appliance Btu/h input that is based on the standard method.

Appendix K Potable Rainwater Catchment Systems.

Potable rainwater catchment system is defined as a system that uses the principal of collecting and using rain from a rooftop or other man-made, aboveground collection surface. This appendix applies to new rainwater catchment installations, as well as changes, additions, maintenance, and repairs to existing installations. Rainwater harvesting is the practice of collecting the water produced during rainfall events before it has a chance to run off into a river or stream or soak into the ground and become groundwater.

Appendix L Sustainable Practices.

This appendix provides a comprehensive set of technically sound provisions that encourage sustainable practices and works toward improving the design and construction of plumbing systems that result in a positive long-term environmental impact. Environmental sustainability is important because it involves natural resources that human beings need for economic or manufactured capital. Their sustainability is defined by their reliance on infinitely available resources that are naturally occurring, constant, and free to access.

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Appendix M Peak Water Demand Calculator.

This appendix provides a method for estimating the demand load for the building water supply and principal branches for single- and multi-family dwellings with water-conserving plumbing fixtures, fixture fittings, and appliances.

Appendix N Impact Of Water Temperature On The Potential For Scalding And Legionella Growth.

Legionnaires’ disease is a serious issue that is a threat to many citizens. It is known that the higher the temperature, the lower the risk for Legionella growth, but the higher the temperature, the higher the possibility for scalding. This appendix addresses Legionella growth potential and scald potential within specified temperature ranges. It contains definitions for terms used to describe water temperatures such as cold, tepid, warm, tempered hot, and disinfecting hot. Since plumbing systems operate within various temperature ranges, the public has a document that identifies such temperature ranges and the “potential” dangers within these temperature ranges.

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SAMPLE LEGISLATION FOR ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE

The Uniform Codes are designed to be adopted by jurisdictions through an ordinance. Jurisdictions wishing to adopt the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code as an enforceable regulation governing plumbing systems by reference should ensure the legal basis under which adoption and implementation are included in the ordinance.

The following sample ordinance is a guide for drafting an ordinance for adoption that addresses key components regulations and resolutions.

ORDINANCE NO.

An ordinance of the [JURISDICTION] adopting the 2021 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing systems in the [JURISDICTION]; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; repealing Ordinance No. of the [JURISDICTION] and all other ordinances and parts of the ordinances in conflict therewith.

The [GOVERNING BODY] of the [JURISDICTION] does ordain as follows:

Section 1 Codes Adopted by Reference. That certain documents, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the [JURISDICTION'S KEEPER OF RECORDS] and the [JURISDICTION], being marked and designated as the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code, including Appendix Chapters [FILL IN THE APPENDIX CHAPTERS BEING ADOPTED], as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, be and is hereby adopted as the Code of the [JURISDICTION], in the State of [STATE NAME] regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing systems as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of such 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code on file in the office of the

[JURISDICTION] are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance.

Section 2 Modifications. The following sections are hereby revised: Section 101.1. Insert: [NAME OF JURISDICTION] Section 104.5. Insert: [APPROPRIATE FEE SCHEDULE]

Section 3 Conflicting Ordinances Repealed. That Ordinance No. of [JURISDICTION] entitled

[TITLE OF THE ORDINANCE OR ORDINANCES IN EFFECT AT THE PRESENT TIME SO THAT THEY WILL BE REPEALED BY MENTION] and all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Section 4 Preemption. [JURISDICTION] hereby fully occupies and preempts the entire field of regulation of design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing systems; and provision for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; within the boundaries of [JURISDICTION]. [AS APPROPRIATE] Cities, towns, and counties or other municipalities may enact only those laws and ordinances relating to this field as specifically authorized by state law and consistent with this ordinance. Local laws and ordinances that are inconsistent with, more restrictive than, or exceed the requirements of [ORDINANCE NO.] shall not be enacted and are hereby expressly preempted and repealed, regardless of the nature of the code, charter, or home rule status of such city, town, county, or municipality.

Section 5 Severability. That if any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The [GOVERNING BODY] hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional.

Section 6 Legal Notice. That the [JURISDICTION'S KEEPER OF RECORDS] is hereby ordered and directed to cause this ordinance to be published. (An additional provision may be required to direct the number of times the ordinance is to be published and to specify that it is to be in a newspaper in general circulation. Posting may also be required.)

Section 7 Violations and Penalties. [INCORPORATE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS]

Section 8 Effective Date. That this ordinance and the rules, regulations, provisions, requirements, orders and matters established and adopted hereby shall take effect and be in full force and effect [TIME PERIOD] from and after the date of its final passage and adoption.

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COMMITTEE ON UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE

These lists represent the membership at the time the Committee was balloted on the final text of this edition. Since that time, changes in the membership may have occurred.

IAPMO Standards Council

Bill Erickson, Chairman CJ Erickson Plumbing Company [U]

JT Baca, State of New Mexico [E] Carl Crimmins, MN State Pipe Trades, Retired [SE] James Majerowicz, Plumbers JAC LU 130 [L] Rich Prospal, Prospal Consulting Services [C]

Gabriella M. Davis, Secretary International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials

Linden Raimer, Raimer Consulting Services, LLC [U] Ron Rice, City of St. Paul, Retired [C] Robert “Bud” Riestenberg, Piping Systems, Inc. [U]

Nonvoting

Hugo Aguilar, Recording Secretary International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials

IAPMO Uniform Plumbing Code Technical Committee

Dan Daniels, Chairman

Self [C]

Bob Adler, City of San Jose [E] Sarah Aguilar McCabe Plumbing [I/M] Julius Ballanco JB Engineering & Code Consulting [SE] Domenico Barbato, City of Los Angeles Department of

Building & Safety [E] DJ Berger National ITC Corporation [U] Raymond Boyd, United Association [L] Jeremy Brown, NSF International [R/S/T] Richard Church, Plastic Pipe & Fittings Association (PPFA) [M] Pennie Feehan Copper Development Association (CDA) [M] Dave Mann, CA State Pipe Trades [L]

Rick Moreno Astro Mechanical/CPMCA [I/M] John Nielsen State of Idaho – Division of Building Safety [E] Phil Ribbs PHR Consultants [SE] Arnold Rodio Pace Setter Plumbing [I/M] Robert Sewell UA Local 159 [L] Matt Sigler Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) [M] Billy Smith ASPE [SE] Larry Soskin ACE Duraflo [M] Jim Stack, Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors (PHCC) [I/M] Don Taylor Dittmann Plumbing [U]

Alternates

Gary Bonetti Jr, Local 342 [L] Terry Burger, NSF International [R/S/T] Michael Cudahy, Plastic Pipe & Fittings Association (PPFA) [M] Shawn Hargis, City of Los Angeles Department of Building & Safety [E]

David Ledda, City/County of San Francisco [E] James Pavesic, United Association [L] Chuck White, Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors (PHCC) [I/M]

Nonvoting

Heath Dehn, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) [R/S/T] Enrique Gonzalez, IAPMO Staff Liaison Doug Marian, ASSE [R/S/T]

Laura Moreno, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) [R/S/T] David Straub, Ex-Officio IAPMO [E]

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATION ABBREVIATIONS These classifications apply to Technical Committee members and represent their principal interest in the activity of a committee.

M Manufacturer: A representative of a maker or marketer of a product, assembly or system, or portion thereof, that is affected by the

standard. U User: A representative of an entity that is subject to the provisions of the standard or that voluntarily uses the standard. I/M Installer/Maintainer: A representative of an entity that is in the business of installing or maintaining a product, assembly or system

affected by the standard. L Labor: A labor representative or employee concerned with safety in the workplace. R/S/T Research/Standards/Testing Laboratory: A representative of an independent research organization; an organization that develops

codes, standards or other similar documents; or an independent testing laboratory. E Enforcing Authority: A representative or an agency or an organization that promulgates and/or enforces standards. C Consumer: A person who is, or represents, the ultimate purchaser of a product, system, or service affected by the standard, but who is

not included in the User classification. SE Special Expert: A person not representing any of the previous classifications, but who has special expertise in the scope of the standard or

portion thereof.

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2021 Location 2018 Location
209.0 General Anesthesia and
Levels of Sedation/Analgesia
214.0 Levels of Sedation
209.0 Deep Sedation/Analgesia 214.0 Deep Sedation/Analgesia
209.0 General Anesthesia 214.0 General Anesthesia
209.0 Minimal Sedation
(Anxiolysis)
214.0 Minimal Sedation
(Anxiolysis)
209.0 Moderate Sedation/
Analgesia (Conscious Sedation)
214.0 Moderate Sedation/
Analgesia (Conscious Sedation)
210.0 Health Care Facility’s
Governing Body
209.0 Governing Body
216.0 Nonwater Urinal with
Drain Cleansing Action
223.0 Urinal, Hybrid
509.3.4 509.3.4.1
509.6.1(2) – 509.6.1(7) 509.6.1.1 – 509.6.1.6
509.6.1.1 509.6.1.7
509.7.4(1) – 509.7.4(3) 509.7.4.1 – 509.7.4.3
609.9 – 609.12.2 609.8 – 609.11.2
Table 702.1(1) Table 702.2(1)
Table 702.2 Table 702.2(2)
911.3 911.4
911.3.1 911.4.1
911.3.2 911.4.2
1208.6.4.2 – 1208.6.4.5 1208.6.4.1 – 1208.6.4.4
1208.6.7.1 – 1208.6.7.3 1208.6.7(1) – 1208.6.7(3)
1208.6.9 – 1208.6.10 1208.6.10 – 1208.6.11
Table 1208.6.9.2 Table 1208.6.10.2
1208.6.10.1 1208.6.11.2
1208.6.10.4 – 1208.6.13.5 1208.6.11.3 – 1208.6.14.5
1208.8.6, 1208.8.7 1208.8.7, 1208.8.8
1208.10.6 1208.8.6
1208.11 – 1208.15.1 1208.10 – 1208.14.1
1210.3 1210.2
1210.3.1 1208.6.9
1210.3.2 – 1210.8.2 1210.2.1 – 1210.7.2
Table 1210.3.5.1 Table 1210.2.4.1
1211.4 – 1211.7.1 1211.3 – 1211.6.1
1301.4, 1301.5 1301.5, 1301.6
1302.1.2, 1302.1.3 1302.1.1, 1302.1.2
1304.2 – 1304.5 1304.5 – 1304.6.3
1306.0 – 1306.3 1319.0 – 1319.3
1306.4 1317.4
2021 Location 2018 Location
1307.0 1312.0
1307.1 1301.4
1307.3, 1307.4 1312.1, 1312.2
1308.0 – 1308.2 1315.0 – 1315.2
1308.3 1312.3
1310.0, 1310.1 1313.0, 1313.1
1310.3 – 1310.3.2 1313.2 – 1313.2.2
1310.4 1313.7
1310.5 1313.7.2
1311.1, 1311.2
1313.5, 1313.5.1
1311.3 – 1311.6
1313.6 – 1313.6.3
1312.0 – 1312.2 1314.0 – 1314.2
1312.3 1314.4
1313.1 – 1313.5 1314.5 – 1314.5.4
1314.0 1311.0
1314.2 1311.1.1
1314.3 1311.1.3
1314.4 1311.1.2
1314.5 1311.1
1314.6 – 1314.10 1311.2 – 1311.6
1314.10.3 1311.6.3
1314.11 1311.7
1314.12, 1314.12.1 1311.9, 1311.9.1
1315.0 – 1315.3 1316.0 – 1316.2.1
1315.15 1316.3
1316.1, 1316.2 1315.2.2, 1315.3
1317.1.2 1317.1.1
1318.0 – 1318.4 1308.0 – 1308.4
1318.6 1310.1
1319.1 1308.5
1320.0 – 1320.2.1 1309.0 – 1309.3
1321.1 – 1321.5 1309.4 – 1309.4.4
1321.7 – 1321.12.4 1309.5 – 1309.10.4
1322.1 1309.16
1322.1.1 1309.16.2
1322.1.3 1309.16.3
1322.1.5, 1322.2 1309.16.4, 1309.17
1322.2.1 1309.16.1

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2021 Location 2018 Location
1324.5.7 – 1324.5.7.2 1318.16 – 1318.16.2
1324.5.8 1309.8.9(4)
1324.5.9 – 1324.5.9.2 1309.8.9(1) – 1309.8.9(3)
1324.5.9.3, 1324.5.9.4 1309.8.9(5), 1309.8.9(6)
1324.5.10.1 – 1324.5.11 1318.14.3 – 1318.15
Table 1324.5.11 Table 1318.15
1325.1 1304.3
1325.4 1313.3
1325.6 1314.2.1
1325.10 1317.2
1326.1 1304.4
1327.2 1311.8
1327.3 1317.3
Table 1327.6 Table 1310.5.4(2)
1327.7 – 1327.7.6 1318.11 – 1318.11(6)
1327.8 – 1327.8.2 1318.14 – 1318.14.2
1602.9 1602.9.2
1603.0 – 1603.2 1602.9, 1602.9.1
Figure 1603.2 Figure 1602.9.1
1603.3 1603.2
1603.4 – 1603.5 1602.9.3 – 1602.9.6
Table 1603.5 Table 1602.9.6
1603.6 1603.0, 1603.1
1603.7 – 1603.20 1603.3 – 1603.16
Table K 104.3.1 Table K 104.3(1)
Table K 104.3.3 Table K 104.3(2)
K 104.4 K 106.0, K 106.1
K 104.4.1, K 104.4.2 K 104.4, K104.5
K 104.4.3 K 106.2
K 104.5 K 104.6
K 106.0, K 106.1 K 106.3
K 106.2 – K 106.5 K 106.4 – K 106.7
L 402.8 – L 402.10 L 402.7 – L 402.9
L 404.8 – L 404.11 L 404.7 – L 404.10
L 411.14 L 411.12
2021 Location 2018 Location
1322.3 – 1322.5 1309.11 – 1309.13
1322.6 1309.15
1322.6.1 1309.14
1322.7 1309.18
1323.0 1310.0
1323.1 – 1323.1.6 1310.2 – 1310.2.6
Table 1323.1.4(1) Table 1310.2.1(2)
Table 1323.1.4(2) Table 1310.2.1(3)
Table 1323.1.4(3) Table 1310.2.1(4)
Table 1323.1.4(4) Table 1310.2.1(5)
Table 1323.1.4(5) Table 1310.2.1(6)
Table 1323.1.4(6) Table 1310.2.1(7)
Table 1323.1.5(1) Table 1310.2.1(1)
Table 1323.1.5(2) Table 1310.2.2(1)
1323.2 – 1323.2.2 1310.3 – 1310.3.2
1323.3, 1323.3.1 1310.4, 1310.4.1
1323.3.2 1310.4.3
1323.3.3 1310.4.2
1323.4 – 1323.4.5 1310.5 – 1310.5.5
Table 1323.4.4 Table 1310.5.4(1)
1323.5 1310.3.3
1323.5.1 – 1323.7.2 1310.6 – 1310.8.2
1323.8 1304.2
1323.9, 1323.9.1 1310.9, 1310.9.1
1323.10 – 1323.10.3 1306.1 – 1306.3
1323.11 – 1323.11.6 1307.1 – 1307.7
1323.12 – 1323.13.2 1310.10 – 1310.11.2
1323.14 – 1323.14.6 1311.10 – 1311.10.6
1323.15 1316.4
1324.0 – 1324.2.1 1318.0 – 1318.3
1324.3 1318.4.1
1324.4 1318.4
1324.5 – 1324.5.1.2 1318.5 – 1318.5.3
1324.5.2 – 1324.5.2.6 1318.8 – 1318.8.6
1324.5.3 – 1324.5.3.2 1318.12 – 1318.12.2
1324.5.4 – 1324.5.5.5 1318.9 – 1318.10.5
1324.5.5.6 1318.10.7
1324.5.5.7 1318.10.6

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

APTER 1 DIVISION I 1.8.7 Alternate Materials, Designs, Tests,
CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATION . . . .1 and Methods of Construction . . . . .10
1.1.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 1.8.8 Appeals Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
1.1.1 Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 1.8.9 Unsafe Buildings or Structures . . .12
1.1.2 Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 1.8.10 Other Building Regulations . . . . . .12
1.1.3 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 1.9.0 Division of the State Architect . . . .13
1.1.4
1.1.5
1.1.6
1.1.7
Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Referenced Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Non-Building Standards, Orders,
and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Order of Precedence and Use . . . .4
1.9.1
1.9.2
1.10.0
Division of the State Architect –
Access Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Division of the State Architect –
Structural Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Office of Statewide Health
Planning and Development . . . . . . .13
1.1.8
1.1.9
1.1.10
City, County, or City and
County Amendments,
Additions or Deletions . . . . . . . . . . .4
Effective Date of this Code . . . . . . .5
Availability of Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1.10.1
1.10.2
1.10.3
1.10.4
OSHPD 1 and OSHPD 1R . . . . . . .13
OSHPD 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
OSHPD 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
OSHPD 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
1.1.11
1.1.12
Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Validity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1.10.5
1.11.0
OSHPD 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Office of the State Fire Marshal . . .15
1.2.0
1.2.1
1.2.2
Building Standards Commission . . .5
BSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
BSC-CG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1.11.1
1.11.2
SFM-Office of the
State Fire Marshal . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Duties and Powers of
the Enforcing Agency . . . . . . . . . . .16
1.2.3 Alternate Materials, Design,
and Methods of Construction
and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1.11.3
1.11.4
Construction Documents . . . . . . . .17
Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
1.3.0 Board of State and Community 1.11.5 Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Corrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 1.11.6 Certificate of Occupancy . . . . . . . .19
1.3.2 Adopting Agency Identification . . . .7 1.11.7 Temporary Structures and Uses . .19
1.4.0 Department of Consumer Affairs . . .7 1.11.8 Service Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
1.4.2 Adopting Agency Identification . . . .7 1.11.9 Stop Work Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
1.5.0 Reserved for California
Energy Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
1.11.10 Unsafe Buildings, Structures,
and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
1.6.0 Department of Food 1.11.11 Adopting Agency Identification . . .19
and Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 1.12.0 Reserved for the State Librarian . .19
1.6.2 Adopting Agency Identification . . . .7 1.13.0 Department of Water
1.7.0 Department of Public Health . . . . . .7 Resources (DWR) . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
1.7.2 Adopting Agency Identification . . . .7 1.13.1 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
1.8.0 Department of Housing and 1.13.2 Adopting Agency Identification . . .19
Community Development . . . . . . . . .7 1.14.0 Reserved for the State
1.8.1 Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Lands Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
1.8.2 Authority and Abbreviations . . . . . . .7
1.8.3
1.8.4
Local Enforcing Agency . . . . . . . . . .8
Permits, Fees, Applications,
and Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
CHAPTER 1
101.0
DIVISION II
ADMINISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . .21
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
1.8.5 Right of Entry for Enforcement . . . .10 101.1 Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
1.8.6 Local Modification by 101.2 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Ordinance or Regulation . . . . . . . .10 101.3 Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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101.4 Unconstitutional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REGULATIONS . . . . . .47
101.5 Validity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 301.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
102.0 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 301.1 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
102.1 Conflicts Between Codes . . . . . . . .21 301.2 Minimum Standards . . . . . . . . . . . .49
102.2 Existing Installations . . . . . . . . . . . .21 301.3 Alternate Materials and Methods
102.3
102.4
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Additions, Alterations,
301.4 of Construction Equivalency . . . . . .49
Flood Hazard Areas . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Renovations, or Repairs . . . . . . . . .21 301.5 Alternative Engineered Design . . . .50
102.5 Health and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 301.6 One- and Two-Family Dwellings . .50
102.6 Changes in Building Occupancy . . .21 301.7 OSHPD 1R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
102.7 Moved Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 302.0 Iron Pipe Size (IPS) Pipe . . . . . . . .50
102.8 Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 302.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
103.0 Duties and Powers of the
Authority Having Jurisdiction . . . . .22
303.0
303.1
Disposal of Liquid Waste . . . . . . . .50
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
103.1
103.2
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
304.0 Connections to Plumbing
System Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
103.3 Applications and Permits . . . . . . . .22 304.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
103.4
104.0
104.1
104.2
104.3
Right of Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Permits Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Exempt Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Application for Permit . . . . . . . . . . .22
305.0
305.1
306.0
306.1
306.2
Damage to Drainage System
or Public Sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Unlawful Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Industrial Wastes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Detrimental Wastes . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Safe Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
104.4
104.5
Permit Issuance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
307.0
307.1
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
105.0 Inspections and Testing . . . . . . . . .24 307.2 Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
105.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 308.0 Improper Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
105.2 Required Inspections . . . . . . . . . . .24 308.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
105.3 Testing of Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 309.0 Workmanship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
105.4 Connection to Service Utilities . . . .25 309.1 Engineering Practices . . . . . . . . . . .51
106.0 Violations and Penalties . . . . . . . . .25 309.2 Concealing Imperfections . . . . . . . .51
106.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 309.3 Burred Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
106.2
106.3
Notices of Correction
or Violation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
309.4
309.5
309.6
Installation Practices . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Sound Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Dead Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
106.4 Stop Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 310.0 Prohibited Fittings and Practices . . .51
106.5
106.6
107.0
Authority to Disconnect
Utilities in Emergencies . . . . . . . . .26
Authority to Condemn . . . . . . . . . . .26
Board of Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
310.1
310.2
310.3
310.4
Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Drainage and Vent Piping . . . . . . .51
Waste Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Use of Vent and Waste Pipes . . . .51
107.1
107.2
Table 104.5
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Limitations of Authority . . . . . . . . . .26
Plumbing Permit Fees . . . . . . . . . .27
310.5
310.6
310.7
Obstruction of Flow . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Dissimilar Metals . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Direction of Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
310.8 Screwed Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 310.12 Services/Systems and Utilities . . . .52
201.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 310.13 Telephone and Data
201.1 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Equipment Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
202.0 Definition of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 311.0 Independent Systems . . . . . . . . . . .52
202.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 311.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

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319.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
320.0 Rehabilitation of Piping Systems . .55
320.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
321.0 Essential Plumbing Provisions . . . .55
322.0 Psychiatric Services . . . . . . . . . . . .55
323.0 Plumbing Equipment Schedules . . .55
APTER 4 PLUMBING FIXTURES
AND FIXTURE FITTINGS . . . . . . .57
401.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
401.1 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
401.2 Quality of Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
401.3 Water-Conserving Fixtures and
Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
402.0 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
402.1 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
402.2 Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
402.3 Securing Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
402.4 Wall-Hung Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
402.5 Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
402.6 Flanged Fixture Connections . . . . .59
402.7 Supply Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
402.8 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
402.9 Design and Installation of
Plumbing Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
402.10 Slip Joint Connections . . . . . . . . . .60
402.11 Future Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
403.0 Accessible Plumbing Facilities . . . .60
403.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
403.2 Fixtures and Fixture Fittings
for Persons with Disabilities . . . . . .60
403.3 Exposed Pipes and Surfaces . . . . .60
404.0 Waste Fittings and Overflows . . . . .60
404.1 Waste Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
404.2 Overflows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
405.0 Prohibited Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
405.1 Prohibited Water Closets . . . . . . . .60
405.2 Prohibited Urinals . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
405.3 Miscellaneous Fixtures . . . . . . . . . .60
406.0 Special Fixtures and Specialties . . .61
406.1 Water and Waste Connections . . . .61
406.2 Special Use Sinks . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
406.3 Special Use Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . .61
406.4 Zinc Alloy Components . . . . . . . . .61
407.0 Lavatories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
407.1 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
407.2 Water Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . .61
407.3 Limitation of Hot Water
Temperature for Public
Lavatories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
312.0 Protection of Piping, Materials,
and Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
312.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
312.2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
312.3 Building Sewer and Drainage
Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
312.4 Corrosion, Erosion, and
Mechanical Damage . . . . . . . . . . . .52
312.5 Protectively Coated Pipe . . . . . . . .52
312.6 Freezing Protection . . . . . . . . . . . .52
312.7 Fire-Resistant Construction . . . . . .52
312.8 Waterproofing of Openings . . . . . .52
312.9 Steel Nail Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
312.10 Sleeves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
312.11 Structural Members . . . . . . . . . . . .53
312.12 Rodentproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
313.0 Hangers and Supports . . . . . . . . . .53
313.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
313.2 Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
313.3 Suspended Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
313.4 Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
313.5 Underground Installation . . . . . . . .53
313.6 Hanger Rod Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Table 313.6 Hanger Rod Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
313.7 Gas Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
314.0 Trenching, Excavation, and
Backfill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
314.1 Trenches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
314.2 Tunneling and Driving . . . . . . . . . .53
314.3 Open Trenches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
314.4 Excavations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
315.0 Joints and Connections . . . . . . . . .54
315.1 Unions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
315.2 Prohibited Joints and
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
316.0 Increasers and Reducers . . . . . . . .54
316.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Table 313.3 Hangers and Supports . . . . . . . . . .54
317.0 Food-Handling Establishments . . . .55
317.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
318.0 Test Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
318.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
318.2 Pressure Tests (10 psi or less) . . .55
318.3 Pressure Tests (greater than
10 psi to 100 psi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
318.4 Pressure Tests (exceeding
100 psi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
318.5 Pressure Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
319.0 Medical Gas and Vacuum
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

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407.4 Transient Public Lavatories . . . . . .61 414.3 Drainage Connection . . . . . . . . . . .65
407.5 Waste Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 415.0 Drinking Fountains . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
407.6 Overflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 415.1 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
408.0 Showers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 415.2 Drinking Fountain Alternatives . . . .65
408.1 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 415.3 Drainage Connection . . . . . . . . . . .65
408.2 Water Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . .61 415.4 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
408.3 Individual Shower and 416.0 Emergency Eyewash and
Tub-Shower Combination Shower Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Control Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 416.1 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
408.4 Waste Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 416.2 Water Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
408.5
408.6
408.7
408.8
408.9
408.10
Finished Curb or Threshold . . . . . .62
Shower Compartments . . . . . . . . . .62
Lining for Showers and
Receptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Public Shower Floors . . . . . . . . . . .63
Location of Valves and Heads . . . . .63
Water Supply Riser . . . . . . . . . . . .63
416.3
416.4
416.5
417.0
417.1
417.2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Faucets and Fixture Fittings . . . . . .66
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Deck Mounted Bath/Shower
Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
409.0
409.1
409.2
Bathtubs and Whirlpool
Bathtubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Waste Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
417.3
417.4
417.5
Handheld Showers . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Faucets and Fixture Fittings
with Hose Connected Outlets . . . . .66
Separate Controls for Hot
409.3 Overflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 and Cold Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
409.4 Limitation of Hot Water 417.6 Low-Pressure Water Dispenser . . . .66
409.5
409.6
410.0
410.1
410.2
410.3
Temperature in Bathtubs
and Whirlpool Bathtubs . . . . . . . . .63
Backflow Protection . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Installation and Access . . . . . . . . . .63
Bidets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Backflow Protection . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Limitation of Water
Temperature in Bidets . . . . . . . . . .64
418.0
418.1
418.2
418.3
418.4
418.5
419.0
419.1
Floor Drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Strainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Location of Floor Drains . . . . . . . . .66
Food Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Floor Slope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Food Waste Disposers . . . . . . . . . .66
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
411.0
411.1
Water Closets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
419.2
419.3
Drainage Connection . . . . . . . . . . .67
Water Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
411.2 Water Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . .64 420.0 Sinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
411.3
411.4
Water Closet Seats . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Personal Hygiene Devices . . . . . . .64
420.1
420.2
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Water Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . .67
412.0
412.1
412.2
413.0
Urinals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Backflow Protection . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Flushing Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
420.3
Table H-2
Pre-Rinse Spray Valve . . . . . . . . . .67
Standards For Commercial
Pre-Rinse Spray Valves
Manufactured On Or After
January 28, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
413.1 Where Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 420.4 Waste Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
413.2 Flushometer Valves . . . . . . . . . . . .65 421.0 Floor Sinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
413.3 Flush Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 421.1 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
413.4 Water Supply for Flush Tanks . . . .65 421.2 Strainers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
413.5 Overflows in Flush Tanks . . . . . . . .65 422.0 Minimum Number of
414.0 Dishwashing Machines . . . . . . . . . .65 Required Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
414.1 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 422.1 Fixture Count . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
414.2 Backflow Protection . . . . . . . . . . . .65 422.2 Separate Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

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422.3 Fixture Requirements for
Special Occupancies . . . . . . . . . . .68
422.4 Toilet Facilities Serving
Employees and Customers . . . . . .68
422.5 Toilet Facilities for Workers . . . . . .68
422.6 Cosmetology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
422.7 Cosmetology Establishments . . . . .68
422.8 Commissaries Serving Mobile
Food Preparation Units . . . . . . . . .68
422.9 Employee Lavatories in Food
Establishments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Table 422.1 Minimum Plumbing Facilities . . . . .69
Table 4-1 Occupant Load Factor . . . . . . . . . .74
Table 4-2 Minimum Plumbing Facilities . . . . .75
CHAPTER 5 WATER HEATERS . . . . . . . . . . . .81
501.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
501.1 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Table 501.1(1) Water Heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
501.2 California Energy Code Water
Heating System Requirements . . .83
502.0 Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
502.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
503.0 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
503.1 Inspection of Chimneys or Vents . .83
503.2 Final Water Heater Inspection . . . .83
504.0 Water Heater Requirements . . . . . .83
504.1 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Table 501.1(2) First Hour Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
504.2 Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
504.3 Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
504.4 Pressure-Limiting Devices . . . . . . .84
504.5 Temperature-Limiting Devices . . . .84
504.6 Temperature, Pressure, and
Vacuum Relief Devices . . . . . . . . .84
505.0 Oil-Burning and Other Water
Heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
505.1 Water Heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
505.2 Safety Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
505.3 Oil-Fired Water Heaters . . . . . . . . .84
505.4 Indirect-Fired Water Heaters . . . . .84
506.0 Air for Combustion and
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
506.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
506.2 Indoor Combustion Air . . . . . . . . . .84
506.3 Indoor Opening Size and
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
506.4 Outdoor Combustion Air . . . . . . . . .85
506.5 Combination Indoor and
Outdoor Combustion Air . . . . . . . . .87
506.6 Engineered Installations . . . . . . . . .87
506.7 Mechanical Combustion Air
Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
506.8 Louvers, Grilles, and Screens . . . .87
506.9 Combustion Air Ducts . . . . . . . . . . .87
507.0 Appliance and Equipment
Installation Requirements . . . . . . . .88
507.1 Dielectric Insulator . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
507.2 Seismic Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
507.3 Appliance Support . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
507.4 Ground Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
507.5 Drainage Pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
507.6 Added or Converted
Equipment or Appliances . . . . . . . .88
507.7 Types of Gases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
507.8 Safety Shutoff Devices for
Unlisted LP-Gas Appliance
Used Indoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
507.9 Use of Air or Oxygen Under
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
507.10 Protection of Gas Appliances
from Fumes or Gases other
than Products of Combustion . . . . .88
507.11 Process Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
507.12 Flammable Vapors . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
507.13 Installation in Residential
Garages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
507.14 Installation in Commercial
Garages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
507.15 Installation in Aircraft Hangars . . . .89
507.16 Venting of Flue Gases . . . . . . . . . .89
507.17 Extra Device or Attachment . . . . . .89
507.18 Adequate Capacity of Piping . . . . .89
507.19 Avoiding Strain on Gas Piping . . . .89
507.20 Gas Appliance Pressure
Regulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
507.21 Venting of Gas Appliance
Pressure Regulators . . . . . . . . . . . .89
507.22 Bleed Lines for Diaphragm-Type
Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
507.23 Combination of Appliances
and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
507.24 Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . .90
507.25 Protection of Outdoor
Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
507.26 Accessibility for Service . . . . . . . . .90
507.27 Clearance to Combustible
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
508.0 Appliances on Roofs . . . . . . . . . . .90

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508.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

508.2 Installation of Appliances on Roofs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

508.3 Appliances on Roofs . . . . . . . . . . .90

508.4 Appliances in Attics and Under-Floor Spaces . . . . . . . . . . . .91

509.0 Venting of Appliances . . . . . . . . . . .91

509.1 Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

509.2 Connection to Venting Systems . . .91

509.3 Minimum Safe Performance . . . . . .91

509.4 Type of Venting System to be Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Table 509.4 Type of Venting System to be Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

509.5 Masonry, Metal, and Factory-Built Chimneys . . . . . . . . .93

509.6 Gas Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Table 509.6.1 Roof Slope Heights . . . . . . . . . . . .95

509.7 Single-Wall Metal Pipe . . . . . . . . . .97

Table 509.7.3.4(1) Clearances for Connectors . . . . . . .97

Table 509.7.3.4(2) Reduction of Clearances with

Specified Forms of Protection . . . .99

509.8 Through-the-Wall Vent Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Table 509.8.2 Through-the-Wall Direct-Vent Termination Clearances . . . . . . . .100

509.9 Condensation Drain . . . . . . . . . . .101

509.10 Vent Connectors for Category I Appliances . . . . . . . . .101

Table 509.10.1.3 Minimum Thickness for Galvanized Steel Vent Connectors for Low-Heat Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Table 509.10.1.4 Minimum Thickness for Steel Vent Connectors for Medium-Heat Appliances . . . . . . .102

509.11 Vent Connectors for Category II, Category III, and Category IV Appliances . . . . . . . .103

509.12 Draft Hoods and Draft Controls . . .103

509.13 Manually Operated Dampers . . . .104

509.14 Automatically Operated Vent Dampers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

509.15 Obstructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

510.0 Sizing of Category I Venting Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

510.1 Single Appliance Vent Table 510.1.2(1) through Table 510.1.2(6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

510.2 Multiple Appliance Vent Table 510.2(1) through Table 510.2(9) . .105

Table 510.2.1 Vent Connector Maximum Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Table 510.1.2(1) Type B Double-Wall Gas Vent . . .110
Table 510.1.2(2) Type B Double-Wall Gas Vent . . .113
Table 510.1.2(3) Masonry Chimney . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Table 510.1.2(4) Masonry Chimney . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Table 510.1.2(5) Single-Wall Metal Pipe or
Type B Asbestos-Cement Vent . .119
Table 510.1.2(6) Exterior Masonry Chimney . . . . . .120
Table 510.2(1) Type B Double-Wall Vent . . . . . . .121
Table 510.2(2) Type B Double-Wall Vent . . . . . . .125
Table 510.2(3) Masonry Chimney . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Table 510.2(4)
Table 510.2(5)
Table 510.2(6)
Masonry Chimney . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Single-Wall Metal Pipe or
Type B Asbestos-Cement Vent . . .131
Exterior Masonry Chimney . . . . . .131
Table 510.2(7) Exterior Masonry Chimney . . . . . .132
Table 510.2(8) Exterior Masonry Chimney . . . . . .133
Table 510.2(9) Exterior Masonry Chimney . . . . . .134
APTER 6 WATER SUPPLY AND
DISTRIBUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
601.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
601.1 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
601.2 Water Supply and Flushing . . . . .137
601.3 Identification of a Potable and
Nonpotable Water System . . . . . .137
Table 601.3.2 Minimum Length of Color
Field and Size of Letters . . . . . . .138
601.4 Schools of Cosmetology and
Cosmetological Establishments . . .138
601.5 Meat and Poultry Processing
Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
601.6 Collection Centers
and Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
601.7
601.8
Renderers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Horse Meat and Pet Food
Establishments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
602.0
602.1
Unlawful Connections . . . . . . . . . .139
Prohibited Installation . . . . . . . . . .139
602.2
602.3
Cross-Contamination . . . . . . . . . .139
Backflow Prevention . . . . . . . . . . .139
602.4 Approval by Authority . . . . . . . . . .139
603.0 Cross-Connection Control . . . . . .139
603.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
603.2 Approval of Devices or
Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Table 603.2 Backflow Prevention Devices,
Assemblies, and Methods . . . . . .140
603.3 Backflow Prevention Devices,
Assemblies, and Methods . . . . . .142
Table 603.3.1 Minimum Air Gaps for Water
Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

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603.4 General Requirements . . . . . . . . .143 606.4 Multiple Openings . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
603.5 Specific Requirements . . . . . . . . .143 606.5 Control Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
604.0 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 606.6 Accessible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
604.1 Pipe, Tube, and Fittings . . . . . . . .145 606.7 Multiple Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Table 604.1 Materials for Building Supply 606.9 Check Valve Required . . . . . . . . .153
604.2
604.3
604.4
and Water Distribution Piping
and Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Lead Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Copper or Copper Alloy Tube . . .148
Hard-Drawn Copper or Copper
Alloy Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
606.10
607.0
607.1
607.2
607.3
Leak Detection Devices . . . . . . . .153
Potable Water Supply Tanks . . . .153
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Potable Water Tanks . . . . . . . . . .153
Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
604.5
604.6
Flexible Connectors . . . . . . . . . . .148
Cast-Iron Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
607.4
607.5
Overflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
604.7
604.8
604.9
Malleable Iron Fittings . . . . . . . . .148
Previously Used Piping and
Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Epoxy Coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
608.0
608.1
Water Pressure, Pressure
Regulators, Pressure Relief
Valves, and Vacuum Relief
Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Inadequate Water Pressure . . . . .154
604.10
604.11
Plastic Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Solder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
608.2
608.3
Excessive Water Pressure . . . . . .154
Expansion Tanks, and
604.12 Flexible Corrugated Connectors . .148 Combination Temperature
604.13 Water Heater Connectors . . . . . . .148 and Pressure-Relief Valves . . . . .154
605.0 Joints and Connections . . . . . . . .149 608.4 Pressure Relief Valves . . . . . . . . .154
605.1 Copper or Copper Alloy Pipe, 608.5 Discharge Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Tubing, and Joints . . . . . . . . . . . .149 608.6 Water-Heating Devices . . . . . . . . .154
605.2 CPVC Plastic Pipe and Joints . . .150 608.7 Vacuum Relief Valves . . . . . . . . .154
605.3 CPVC/AL/CPVC Plastic Pipe 609.0 Installation, Testing, Unions,
and Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 and Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
605.4 Ductile Iron Pipe and Joints . . . . .150 609.1 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
605.5 Galvanized Steel Pipe and 609.2 Trenches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 609.3 Under Concrete Slab . . . . . . . . . .155
605.6
605.7
605.8
605.9
605.10
PE Plastic Pipe/Tubing and
Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
PE-AL-PE Plastic Pipe/Tubing
and Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
PE-RT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
PEX Plastic Tubing and Joints . . .151
PEX-AL-PEX Plastic Tubing
and Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
609.4
609.5
609.6
609.7
609.8
609.9
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Unions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Abutting Lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Low-Pressure Cutoff Required
on Booster Pumps for Water
Distribution Systems . . . . . . . . . . .155
605.11 Polypropylene (PP) Piping
and Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
609.10 Disinfection of Potable Water
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
605.12
605.13
PVC Plastic Pipe and Joints . . . . .152
Stainless Steel Pipe and Joints . .152
609.11
609.12
Water Hammer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Pipe Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
605.14 Slip Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 610.0 Size of Potable Water Piping . . . .156
605.15
605.16
606.0
606.1
Dielectric Unions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Joints Between Various
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
610.1
610.2
610.3
610.4
Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Pressure Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Quantity of Water . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Sizing Water Supply and
Distribution Systems . . . . . . . . . . .156
606.2 Fullway Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 610.5 Sizing per Appendices
606.3 Multidwelling Units . . . . . . . . . . . .153 A and C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

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610.6 Friction and Pressure Loss . . . . . .156 701.5 Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Table 610.3 Water Supply Fixture Units 701.6 Caulking Ferrules . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
(WSFU) and Minimum Fixture
Branch Pipe Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . .157
701.7
Table 701.6
Soldering Bushings . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Caulking Ferrules . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Table 610.4 Fixture Unit Table for
Determining Water Pipe and
Meter Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Table 701.7
702.0
Soldering Bushings . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Fixture Unit Equivalents . . . . . . . .165
610.7 Conditions for Using 702.1 Trap Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Table 610.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 Table 701.2 Materials for Drain, Waste,
610.8 Size of Meter and Building Vent Pipe and Fittings . . . . . . . . .166
Supply Pipe Using Table 610.4 . .159 Table 702.1 Drainage Fixture Unit
610.9
610.10
Table 610.10
Size of Branches . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Sizing for Flushometer Valves . . .159
Flushometer Fixture Units
for Water Sizing Using
Table 702.1(1)
702.2
Values (DFU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Maximum Drainage Fixture
Units for a Trap and Trap Arm . . .168
Intermittent Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
610.11
610.12
Table 610.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Sizing Systems for
Flushometer Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Sizing for Velocity . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Table 702.2
702.3
Discharge Capacity in
Gallons Per Minute for
Intermittent Flow Only . . . . . . . . .168
Continuous Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
610.13 Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 703.0 Size of Drainage Piping . . . . . . . .168
611.0 Drinking Water Treatment 703.1 Minimum Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
611.1 Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
703.2 Maximum Number of Fixture
Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
611.2 Air Gap Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . .160 703.3 Sizing per Appendix C . . . . . . . . .168
611.3 Connection Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . .160 704.0 Fixture Connections (Drainage) . .168
Table 611.1 Drinking Water Treatment
Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
704.1
704.2
Inlet Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Single Vertical Drainage Pipe . . . .168
611.4
Table 611.4
612.0
Sizing of Residential Softeners . . .161
Sizing Of Residential Water
Softeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Residential Fire Sprinkler
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Table 703.2
704.3
705.0
Maximum Unit Loading and
Maximum Length of Drainage
and Vent Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Commercial Sinks . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Joints and Connections . . . . . . . .169
612.1
613.0
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Domestic Hot-Water Distribution
Systems for Health Facilities
705.1
705.2
ABS and ABS Co-Extruded
Plastic Pipe and Joints . . . . . . . . .169
Cast-Iron Pipe and Joints . . . . . . .169
and Clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 705.3 Copper or Copper Alloy
Table 613.1 Hot Water Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 Pipe (DWV) and Joints . . . . . . . . .170
614.0 Dialysis Water-Distribution
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
705.4 Galvanized Steel Pipe
and Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
615.0 Identification of Potable and
Nonpotable Water Lines . . . . . . . . .162
705.5
705.6
Polyethylene (PE) Sewer Pipe . . .170
PVC and PVC Co-Extruded
615.1
615.4
Uses Not Permitted . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Emergency Water Supply . . . . . . . .162
705.7 Plastic Pipe and Joining
Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Stainless Steel Pipe and Joints . . .171
CHAPTER 7
PART I
701.0
SANITARY DRAINAGE . . . . . . . .163
Drainage Systems . . . . . . . . . . .165
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
705.8
705.9
705.10
Vitrified Clay Pipe and Joints . . . .171
Special Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Joints Between
Various Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
701.1 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 706.0 Changes in Direction of
701.2 Drainage Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 Drainage Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
701.3 Drainage Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 706.1 Approved Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
701.4 Continuous Wastes . . . . . . . . . . .165 706.2 Horizontal to Vertical . . . . . . . . . .172

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706.3 Horizontal to Horizontal . . . . . . . .172 712.2 Water Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
706.4 Vertical to Horizontal . . . . . . . . . .172 712.3 Air Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
707.0 Cleanouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172 PART II Building Sewers . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
707.1 Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172 713.0 Sewer Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Table 707.1 Cleanouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172 713.1 Where Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
707.2 Approved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172 713.2 Private Sewage Disposal
Table 707.2 Cleanout Materials for Drain, System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Waste, and Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172 713.3 Public Sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
707.3 Watertight and Gastight . . . . . . . .172 713.4 Public Sewer Availability . . . . . . .175
707.4 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172 713.5 Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
707.5 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 713.6 Lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
707.6 Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 713.7 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
707.7 Interceptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 714.0 Damage to Public Sewer or
707.8 Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 Private Sewage Disposal
707.9 Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
707.10 Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 714.1 Unlawful Practices . . . . . . . . . . . .175
707.11 Pressure Drainage Systems . . . . .173 714.2 Prohibited Water Discharge . . . . .176
707.12 Countersunk Cleanout Plugs . . . .173 714.3 Prohibited Sewer Connection . . . .176
707.13 Hubless Blind Plugs . . . . . . . . . . .173 714.4 Commercial Food Waste
707.14 Trap Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 Disposer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
708.0 Grade of Horizontal Drainage 714.5 Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 715.0 Building Sewer Materials . . . . . . .176
708.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 715.1 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
709.0 Gravity Drainage Required . . . . . .173 715.2 Joining Methods and Materials . . .176
709.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 715.3 Existing Sewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
710.0 Drainage of Fixtures Located 716.0 Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
710.1
710.2
710.3
Below the Next Upstream
Manhole or Below the Main
Sewer Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Backflow Protection . . . . . . . . . . .173
Sewage Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Sewage Ejector and Pumps . . . . .173
716.1
717.0
717.1
Table 717.1
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Size of Building Sewers . . . . . . . .176
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Maximum/Minimum Fixture
Unit Loading on Building
Sewer Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
710.4 Discharge Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174 717.2 Meat and Poultry Processing
710.5 Size of Building Drains and Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Sewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174 718.0 Grade, Support, and
710.6 Backwater Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . .174 Protection of Building Sewers . . .176
710.7 Drainage and Venting Systems . . .174 718.1 Slope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
710.8 Sump and Receiving Tank 718.2 Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174 718.3 Protection from Damage . . . . . . .176
710.9
710.10
710.11
710.12
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Sump and Receiving Tank
Covers and Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Air Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Grinder Pump Ejector . . . . . . . . . .174
719.0
719.1
719.2
719.3
Cleanouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
No Additional Cleanouts . . . . . . . .177
Building Sewer Cleanouts . . . . . .177
710.13 Macerating Toilet Systems 719.4 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
and Pumped Waste Systems . . . .174 719.5 Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
711.0 Suds Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 719.6 Manholes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
711.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 720.0 Sewer and Water Pipes . . . . . . . .177
712.0 Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 720.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
712.1 Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 721.0 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

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721.1 Building Sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177 807.3
Table 721.1 Minimum Horizontal Distance
Required from Building Sewer . . . .177 808.0
721.2 Abutting Lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177 808.1
722.0 Abandoned Sewers and 809.0
Sewage Disposal Facilities . . . . . .177 809.1
722.1 Building (House) Sewer . . . . . . . .177 810.0
722.2 Cesspools, Septic Tanks,
and Seepage Pits . . . . . . . . . . . . .177 810.1
722.3
722.4
Filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Table
722.5 Disposal Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . .178 810.2
723.0 Building Sewer Test . . . . . . . . . . .178
723.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178 810.3
724.0 Meat and Poultry Processing 810.4
Plant Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178 811.0
725.0
726.0
727.0
Collection Center and
Facilities Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Drainage and Plumbing,
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Emergency Sanitary Drainage . . .178
811.1
811.2
811.3
811.4
811.5
CHAPTER 8
801.0
801.1
INDIRECT WASTES . . . . . . . . . .179
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
811.6
811.7
811.8
801.2 Air Gap or Air Break Required . . .181 812.0
801.3 Food and Beverage 812.1
Handling Establishments . . . . . . .181 813.0
801.4 Bar and Fountain Sink Traps . . . .181 813.1
801.5 Connections from Water 814.0
Distribution System . . . . . . . . . . . .181 814.1
801.6 Sterilizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181 814.2
801.7 Drip or Drainage Outlets . . . . . . . .181 814.3
802.0 Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
802.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181 Table
803.0 Indirect Waste Piping . . . . . . . . . .181
803.1 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181 814.4
803.2 Copper and Copper Alloys . . . . . .181 814.5
803.3 Pipe Size and Length . . . . . . . . . .181 814.6
804.0 Indirect Waste Receptors . . . . . . .182
804.1 Standpipe Receptors . . . . . . . . . .182 814.7
805.0 Pressure Drainage
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182 CHAPT
805.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182 901.0
806.0 Sterile Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . .182 901.1
806.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182 901.2
807.0 Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182 901.3
807.1 Non-Classed Apparatus . . . . . . . .182 902.0
807.2 Undiluted Condensate Waste . . . .182 902.1
807.3 Domestic Dishwashing
Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
808.0 Cooling Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
808.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
809.0 Drinking Fountains . . . . . . . . . . . .182
809.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
810.0 Steam and Hot Water Drainage
Condensers and Sumps . . . . . . . .182
810.1 High-Temperature Discharge . . . .182
Table 810.1 Pipe Connections in Blowoff
Condensers and Sumps . . . . . . . .183
810.2 Sumps, Condensers, and
Intercepting Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . .183
810.3 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
810.4 Strainers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
811.0 Chemical Wastes . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
811.1 Pretreatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
811.2 Waste and Vent Pipes . . . . . . . . .183
811.3 Joining Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
811.4 Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
811.5 Permanent Record . . . . . . . . . . . .183
811.6 Chemical Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
811.7 Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
811.8 Diluted Chemicals . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
812.0 Clear Water Wastes . . . . . . . . . . .183
812.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
813.0 Swimming Pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
813.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
814.0 Condensate Waste and Control . . .183
814.1 Condensate Disposal . . . . . . . . . .183
814.2 Condensate Control . . . . . . . . . . .184
814.3 Condensate Waste Pipe
Material and Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Table 814.3 Minimum Condensate
Pipe Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
814.4 Appliance Condensate Drains . . .184
814.5 Point of Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . .184
814.6 Condensate Waste from
Air-Conditioning Coils . . . . . . . . . .184
814.7 Plastic Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
APTER 9 VENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
901.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
901.1 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
901.2 Vents Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
901.3 Trap Seal Protection . . . . . . . . . . .187
902.0 Vents Not Required . . . . . . . . . . .187
902.1 Interceptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187

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902.2 Bars, Soda Fountains, and 911.3 Relief Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 911.4 Slope and Size of Horizontal
903.0 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
903.1 Applicable Standards . . . . . . . . . .187 911.5 Additional Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . .190
903.2 Use of Copper or Copper 912.0 Engineered Vent System . . . . . . .190
Alloy Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 912.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
903.3 Changes in Direction . . . . . . . . . .187 912.2 Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . .190
904.0 Size of Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
904.1
904.2
Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
CHAPTER 10 TRAPS AND
INTERCEPTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
905.0 Vent Pipe Grades and 1001.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 1001.1 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
905.1 Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 1001.2 Where Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
905.2 Horizontal Drainage Pipe . . . . . . .188 1002.0 Traps Protected by Vent Pipes . .193
905.3 Vent Pipe Rise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 1002.1 Vent Pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
905.4 Roof Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 1002.2 Fixture Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
905.5 Location of Opening . . . . . . . . . . .188 Table 1002.2 Horizontal Lengths of Trap
905.6 Common Vertical Pipe . . . . . . . . .188 Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
906.0 Vent Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 1002.3 Change of Direction . . . . . . . . . . .193
906.1 Roof Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 1002.4 Vent Pipe Opening . . . . . . . . . . . .193
906.2 Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 1003.0 Traps — Described . . . . . . . . . . .193
906.3 Use of Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 1003.1 General Requirements . . . . . . . . .193
906.4 Outdoor Installations . . . . . . . . . . .188 1003.2 Slip Joint Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
906.5 Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 1003.3 Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
906.6 Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 1004.0 Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
906.7 Frost or Snow Closure . . . . . . . . .188 1004.1 Prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
907.0 Vent Stacks and Relief Vents . . . .188 1004.2 Movable Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
907.1 Drainage Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 1005.0 Trap Seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
907.2 Yoke Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 1005.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
908.0 Wet Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 1006.0 Floor Drain Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
908.1
908.2
909.0
Vertical Wet Venting . . . . . . . . . . .188
Horizontal Wet Venting for a
Bathroom Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Special Venting for Island
Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
1006.1
1007.0
1007.1
1007.2
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
Trap Seal Protection . . . . . . . . . . .194
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
Trap Seal Primers . . . . . . . . . . . .194
909.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 1008.0 Building Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
910.0 Combination Waste and Vent 1008.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 1009.0 Interceptors (Clarifiers) and
910.1 Where Permitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 Separators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
910.2 Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 1009.1 Where Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
910.3 Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 1009.2 Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
910.4 Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 1009.3 Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
910.5 Vertical Waste Pipe . . . . . . . . . . .189 1009.4 Relief Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
910.6 Cleanouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 1009.5 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
910.7 Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 1009.6 Maintenance of Interceptors . . . . .194
911.0 Circuit Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 1009.7 Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
911.1 Circuit Vent Permitted . . . . . . . . .189 1010.0 Slaughterhouses, Packing
911.2 Circuit Vent Size and Establishments, etc . . . . . . . . . . .194
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190 1010.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194

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1010.2 Meat and Poultry Processing 1101.6 Subsoil Drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194 1101.7 Building Subdrains . . . . . . . . . . . .202
1010.3 Collection Centers and Facilities . .195 1101.8 Areaway Drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
1010.4
1010.5
Horse Meat and Pet Food
Establishments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
Draining and Plumbing . . . . . . . .195
1101.9
1101.10
Window Areaway Drains . . . . . . .202
Filling Stations and Motor
Vehicle Washing
1011.0
1011.1
1012.0
1012.1
1013.0
1013.1
1014.0
1014.1
1014.2
Minimum Requirements for
Auto Wash Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
Commercial and Industrial
Laundries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
Bottling Establishments . . . . . . . .195
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
Grease Interceptors . . . . . . . . . . .195
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
Hydromechanical Grease
Interceptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
1101.11
1101.12
1101.13
1101.14
1101.15
1101.16
1102.0
1102.1
Establishments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Paved Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Roof Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Cleanouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Rainwater Sumps . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Traps on Storm Drains and
Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Leaders, Conductors, and
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Roof Drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Table 1014.2.1 Hydromechanical Grease 1102.2 Dome Strainers Required . . . . . . .203
Interceptor Sizing Using 1102.3 Roof Drain Flashings . . . . . . . . . .203
Gravity Flow Rates . . . . . . . . . . . .196 1103.0 Size of Leaders, Conductors,
1014.3 Gravity Grease Interceptors . . . . .196 and Storm Drains . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Table 1014.3.6 Gravity Grease Interceptor 1103.1 Vertical Conductors and
Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
1015.0 FOG (Fats, Oils, and Greases) 1103.2 Size of Horizontal Storm
Disposal System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 Drains and Sewers . . . . . . . . . . . .203
1015.1 Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 1103.3 Size of Roof Gutters . . . . . . . . . . .203
1015.2 Components, Materials, and 1103.4 Side Walls Draining
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 onto a Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
1015.3 Sizing and Installation . . . . . . . . .197 Table 1103.1 Sizing Roof Drains, Leaders,
1015.4 Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 and Vertical Rainwater Piping . . .204
1016.0 Sand Interceptors . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 1104.0 Values for Continuous Flow . . . . .204
1016.1 Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 1104.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
1016.2 Authority Having Jurisdiction . . . .197 1105.0 Controlled-Flow Roof
1016.3 Construction and Size . . . . . . . . .198 Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
1016.4 Separate Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198 1105.1 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
1017.0 Oil and Flammable Liquid Table 1105.1(1) Controlled-Flow Maximum
Interceptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198 Roof Water Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
1017.1 Interceptors Required . . . . . . . . . .198 Table 1105.1(2) Distance of Scupper Bottoms
1017.2 Design of Interceptors . . . . . . . . .198 Above Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
1105.2 Setback Roofs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
CHAPTER 11 STORM DRAINAGE . . . . . . . . . .199 1106.0 Engineered Storm Drainage
1101.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
1101.1 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 1106.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
1101.2 Where Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 1106.2 Siphonic Roof Drainage
1101.3 Storm Water Drainage to Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Sanitary Sewer Prohibited . . . . . .201 1106.3 Siphonic Roof Drains . . . . . . . . . .205
1101.4 Material Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 1107.0 Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Table 1101.4.6 Materials for Subsoil Drain 1107.1 Testing Required . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Pipe and Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 1107.2 Methods of Testing Storm
1101.5 Expansion Joints Required . . . . . .201 Drainage Systems . . . . . . . . . . . .205

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Table 1103.2 Sizing of Horizontal 1208.10 Overpressure Protection
Rainwater Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . .206 Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Table 1103.3 Size of Gutters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207 1208.11 Pressure Limitation
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
CHAPTER 12 FUEL GAS PIPING . . . . . . . . . . .209 1208.12 Backpressure Protection . . . . . . .218
1201.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211 1208.13 Low-Pressure Protection . . . . . . .218
1201.1 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211 1208.14 Shutoff Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
1202.0 Coverage of Piping System . . . . .211 1208.15 Expansion and Flexibility . . . . . . .219
1202.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211 1209.0 Excess Flow Valve . . . . . . . . . . . .219
1202.2 Piping System Requirements . . . .211 1209.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
1202.3 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211 1210.0 Gas Piping Installation . . . . . . . . .219
1203.0 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211 1210.1 Piping Underground . . . . . . . . . . .219
1203.1 Inspection Notification . . . . . . . . .211 1210.2 CSST Piping Systems . . . . . . . . .220
1203.2 Excavation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211 1210.3 Installation of Aboveground
1203.3 Type of Inspections . . . . . . . . . . .211 Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
1203.4 Inspection Waived . . . . . . . . . . . .212 Table 1210.3.5.1 Support of Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
1204.0 Certificate of Inspection . . . . . . . .212 1210.4 Concealed Piping in Buildings . . .221
1204.1 Issuance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212 1210.5 Piping in Vertical Chases . . . . . . .221
1204.2 Gas Supplier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212 1210.6 Gas Pipe Turns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
1204.3 Unlawful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212 1210.7 Drips and Sediment Traps . . . . . .222
1205.0
1205.1
1205.2
1206.0
1206.1
Authority to Render Gas
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
Authorized Personnel . . . . . . . . . .212
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
Authority to Disconnect . . . . . . . .212
Disconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
1210.8
1210.9
1210.10
1210.11
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
Manual Gas Shutoff Valves . . . . .222
Prohibited Devices . . . . . . . . . . . .223
Systems Containing Gas-Air
Mixtures Outside the
Flammable Range . . . . . . . . . . . .223
1206.2 Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212 1210.12 Systems Containing Flammable
1206.3 Capped Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212 Gas-Air Mixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223
1207.0 Temporary Use of Gas . . . . . . . . .212 1211.0 Electrical Bonding and
1207.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212 Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224
1208.0 Gas Piping System Design, 1211.1 Pipe and Tubing Other than
Materials, and Components . . . . .212 CSST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224
1208.1 Installation of Piping System . . . .212 1211.2 Bonding of CSST Gas Piping . . . .224
1208.2
1208.3
1208.4
Provision for Location of
Point of Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
Interconnections Between
Gas Piping Systems . . . . . . . . . . .212
Sizing of Gas Piping Systems . . .212
1211.3
1211.4
1211.5
1211.6
Arc-Resistant Jacketed CSST . . .224
Prohibited Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224
Lightning Protection System . . . . .224
Electrical Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . .224
Table 1208.4.1 Approximate Gas Input for 1211.7 Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . .225
Typical Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . .213 1211.8 Earthquake-Actuated Gas
1208.5 Maximum Operating Pressure Shutoff Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
in Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 1212.0 Appliance and Equipment
1208.6 Acceptable Piping Materials Connections to Building Piping . . .225
and Joining Methods . . . . . . . . . .213 1212.1 Connecting Appliances and
Table 1208.6.9.2 Specifications for Threading Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Metallic Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 1212.2 Suspended Low-Intensity
1208.7 Gas Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216 Infrared Tube Heaters . . . . . . . . .225
1208.8 Gas Pressure Regulators . . . . . . .217 1212.3 Use of Nonmetallic Gas
1208.9 Overpressure Protection Hose Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217 1212.4 Injection (Bunsen) Burners . . . . . .225

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APTER 13 HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND
MEDICAL GAS AND MEDICAL
VACUUM SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . .267
PART I General Requirements . . . . . . . .269
1301.0 General Requirements . . . . . . . . .269
1301.1 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269
1301.2 Where Not Applicable . . . . . . . . . .269
1301.3 Conflict of Requirements . . . . . . .269
1301.4 Where Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269
1301.5 Existing Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .269
1302.0 Design Requirements . . . . . . . . . .269
1302.1 Risk Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269
1302.2 Patient Care Spaces . . . . . . . . . .269
1302.3 Anesthesia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269
1302.4 Wet Procedure Locations . . . . . . .269
1303.0 Health Care Facilities . . . . . . . . . .269
1303.1 Drinking Fountain Control
Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269
1212.5 Connection of Portable Table 1215.2(14) Corrugated Stainless Steel
and Mobile Industrial Tubing (CSST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Gas Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 Table 1215.2(15) Corrugated Stainless Steel
1212.6 Appliance Shutoff Valves Tubing (CSST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246
and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226 Table 1215.2(16) Corrugated Stainless Steel
1212.7 Quick-Disconnect Devices . . . . . .226 Tubing (CSST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
1212.8
1212.9
Gas Convenience Outlets . . . . . .226
Sediment Trap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226
Table 1215.2(17) Corrugated Stainless Steel
Tubing (CSST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248
1212.10
1212.11
1213.0
Installation of Piping . . . . . . . . . . .226
Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Facilities and Piping . . . . . . . . . . .226
Pressure Testing, Inspection,
and Purging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226
Table 1215.2(18)
Table 1215.2(19)
Table 1215.2(20)
Table 1215.2(21)
Corrugated Stainless Steel
Tubing (CSST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249
Polyethylene Plastic Pipe . . . . . . .250
Polyethylene Plastic Pipe . . . . . . .251
Polyethylene Plastic Pipe . . . . . . .252
1213.1 Piping Installations . . . . . . . . . . . .226 Table 1215.2(22) Polyethylene Plastic Tubing . . . . .253
1213.2 Test Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 Table 1215.2(23) Polyethylene Plastic Tubing . . . . .253
1213.3
1213.4
1213.5
1213.6
Table 1213.6.1
1214.0
1214.1
1214.2
Test Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227
Detection of Leaks and Defects . . .227
Piping System Leak Test . . . . . . .227
Purging Requirements . . . . . . . . .227
Size and Length of Piping . . . . . .228
Required Gas Supply . . . . . . . . . .229
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
Table 1215.2(24)
Table 1215.2(25)
Table 1215.2(26)
Table 1215.2(27)
Table 1215.2(28)
Table 1215.2(29)
Table 1215.2(30)
Table 1215.2(31)
Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe . . . . . .254
Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe . . . . . .255
Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe . . . . . .256
Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe . . . . . .257
Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing . . . . . .258
Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing . . . . . .259
Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing . . . . . .260
Corrugated Stainless Steel
Tubing (CSST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261
1214.3 Gas Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 Table 1215.2(32) Corrugated Stainless Steel
1214.4 Size of Piping Outlets . . . . . . . . . .229 Tubing (CSST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262
1215.0 Required Gas Piping Size . . . . . .229 Table 1215.2(33) Corrugated Stainless Steel
1215.1 Pipe Sizing Methods . . . . . . . . . . .229 Tubing (CSST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263
1215.2 Sizing of Gas Piping Systems . . .229 Table 1215.2(34) Polyethylene Plastic Pipe . . . . . . .264
1215.3 Sizing Equations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 Table 1215.2(35) Polyethylene Plastic Pipe . . . . . . .265
Table 1215.3 Cr and_Y_ for Natural Gas Table 1215.2(36) Polyethylene Plastic Tubing . . . . .266
and Undiluted Propane at
Standard Conditions . . . . . . . . . . .230 CHAPTER 13 HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND
1215.4
1215.5
1215.6
Table 1215.2(1)
Table 1215.2(2)
Table 1215.2(3)
Table 1215.2(4)
Table 1215.2(5)
Sizing of Piping Sections . . . . . . .230
Engineering Methods . . . . . . . . . .230
Variable Gas Pressure . . . . . . . . .230
Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe . . . . . .232
Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe . . . . . .233
Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe . . . . . .234
Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe . . . . . .235
Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe . . . . . .236
PART I
1301.0
1301.1
1301.2
1301.3
1301.4
1301.5
MEDICAL GAS AND MEDICAL
VACUUM SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . .267
General Requirements . . . . . . . .269
General Requirements . . . . . . . . .269
Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269
Where Not Applicable . . . . . . . . . .269
Conflict of Requirements . . . . . . .269
Where Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269
Existing Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .269
Table 1215.2(6) Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe . . . . . .237 1302.0 Design Requirements . . . . . . . . . .269
Table 1215.2(7) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing . . . . . .238 1302.1 Risk Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269
Table 1215.2(8) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing . . . . . .239 1302.2 Patient Care Spaces . . . . . . . . . .269
Table 1215.2(9)
Table 1215.2(10)
Table 1215.2(11)
Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing . . . . . .240
Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing . . . . . .241
Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing . . . . . .242
1302.3
1302.4
1303.0
Anesthesia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269
Wet Procedure Locations . . . . . . .269
Health Care Facilities . . . . . . . . . .269
Table 1215.2(12) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing . . . . . .243 1303.1 Drinking Fountain Control
Table 1215.2(13) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing . . . . . .244 Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269

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1303.2 Psychiatric Patient Rooms . . . . . .269 1309.2 Particulate Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273
1303.3 Locations for Ice Storage . . . . . . .270 1309.3 Suitability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273
1303.4 Sterilizers and Bedpan 1309.4 Compatible Materials . . . . . . . . . .273
Steamers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270 1309.5 Oxygen Concentrator
1303.5 Aspirators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273
1303.6 Drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270 1309.6 Supply Air Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . .273
1303.7 Clinical Sinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270 1309.7 Electrical Components . . . . . . . . .273
1303.8 Water Supply for Hospitals . . . . . .270 1309.8 Vent Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273
1303.9 Work Performed in Occupied 1309.9 Valved Sample Port . . . . . . . . . . .273
1304.0
1304.1
1304.2
1304.3
1304.4
1304.5
1305.0
1305.1
Table 1305.1
Healthcare Facilities . . . . . . . . . . .270
Medical Gas and Medical
Vacuum Piping Systems . . . . . . .270
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270
Certification of Systems . . . . . . . .270
Construction Documents . . . . . . .270
Extent of Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270
Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270
System Performance . . . . . . . . . .270
Required Operating Pressures . . .270
Standard Designation Colors
and Operating Pressures for
1309.10
1309.11
1309.12
1309.13
1310.0
1310.1
1310.2
1310.3
1310.4
1310.5
Suitable Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273
Check Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273
Outlet Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274
Oxygen Concentration Monitor . . .274
Category 1 Medical Air
Central Supply Systems . . . . . . . .274
Quality of Medical Air . . . . . . . . . .274
Uses of Medical Air . . . . . . . . . . .274
Medical Air Compressors . . . . . . .274
Medical Air Receivers . . . . . . . . . .274
Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274
Gas and Vacuum Systems . . . . . .271 1311.0 Compressor Intake . . . . . . . . . . . .275
1305.2 Minimum Flow Rates . . . . . . . . . .271 1311.1 Air Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
1305.3 Minimum Station Outlets
and Inlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271
1311.2 Medical Air Compressor
Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
1306.0 System Certification . . . . . . . . . . .271 1311.3 Air Intakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
1306.1 Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271 1311.4 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
1306.2 Certification Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . .271 1311.5 Separate Compressors . . . . . . . . .275
1306.3 Report Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271 1311.6 Screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
1306.4 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271 1312.0 Medical Surgical Vacuum
PART II Category 1 Piped Gas and Central Supply Systems . . . . . . . .275
Vacuum Systems . . . . . . . . . . . .271 1312.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
1307.0 Central Supply Systems . . . . . . . .271 1312.2 Medical-Surgical Vacuum
1307.1
Table 1305.3
Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271
Minimum Outlets and Inlets
Per Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272
1312.3
1312.4
Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Vacuum Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Vacuum Filtration . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Table 1305.2
1307.2
Minimum Flow Rates . . . . . . . . . .272
Nature of Hazards of Gas
and Vacuum Systems . . . . . . . . .272
1312.5
1312.6
Piping Arrangement and
Redundancies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
Piping Serviceability . . . . . . . . . . .276
1307.3 Permitted Locations for 1312.7 Shutoff Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
Medical Gases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272 1313.0 Medical-Surgical Vacuum
1307.4 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272 Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
1308.0 Pressure-Regulating Equipment . . .273 1313.1 Vacuum Source Exhausts . . . . . .276
1308.1 Where Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273 1313.2 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
1308.2 Pressure Relief Valves . . . . . . . . .273 1313.3 Screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
1308.3 Pressure-Relief Valve 1313.4 Dips and Loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273 1313.5 Multiple Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
1309.0 Oxygen Concentrator 1314.0 Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
1309.1 Supply Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273
Oxygen Requirements . . . . . . . . .273
1314.1 Gas and Vacuum Shutoff
Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276

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1314.2 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
1314.3 Labeled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
1314.4 Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
1314.5 Valve Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
Table 1314.5 Positive Pressure Gases . . . . . . .277
1314.6 Source Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
1314.7 Main Line Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
1314.8 Riser Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
1314.9 Service Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
1314.10 Zone Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
1314.11 In-Line Shutoff Valves . . . . . . . . .277
1314.12 Valves for Future Connections . . .277
1315.0 Station Outlets and Inlets . . . . . . .277
1315.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
1315.2 Required Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
1315.3 Secondary Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . .278
1315.4 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278
1315.5 Threaded Outlets/Fittings . . . . . . .278
1315.6 Gas-Specific Station
Outlet/Inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278
1315.7 Common Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278
1315.8 Marking of Components . . . . . . . .278
1315.9 Components Not Specific
to a Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278
1315.10 Factory-Installed Copper
Inlet Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278
1315.11 Factory-Installed Copper
Outlet Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278
1315.12 Protection from Damage . . . . . . .278
1315.13 Multiple Wall Outlets/Inlets . . . . . .278
1315.14 Nonstandard Operation
Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278
1315.15 Post Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278
1316.0 Pressure and Vacuum
Indicator Locations . . . . . . . . . . . .278
1316.1 Isolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278
1316.2 Pressure and Vacuum
Indicator Locations . . . . . . . . . . . .278
1317.0 Warning Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .278
1317.1 Category 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278
1318.0 Piping Materials for
Field-Installed Positive Pressure
Medical Gas Systems . . . . . . . . . .279
1318.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279
1318.2 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279
1318.3 Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279
1318.4 Tubes for Medical
Gas Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279
1318.5 Manufacturer Markings . . . . . . . . .279
1318.6 Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279
1319.0 Piping Materials for
Field-Installed Medical-Surgical
Vacuum Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .279
1319.1 Tubes for Medical Vacuum
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279
1320.0 Joints and Connections . . . . . . . .279
1320.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279
1320.2 Changes in Direction . . . . . . . . . .279
1321.0 Brazed Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280
1321.1 Brazed Joints and Fittings . . . . . .280
1321.2 Tube Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280
1321.3 Filler Metals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280
1321.4 Copper-to-Copper Joints . . . . . . .280
1321.5 Accessible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280
1321.6 Purging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280
1321.7 Tube Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280
1321.8 Cleaning Procedures . . . . . . . . . .280
1321.9 Brazing Dissimilar Metals . . . . . . .280
1321.10 Nitrogen Purge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281
1321.11 Assembling and Heating
Brazed Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281
1321.12 Inspection of Brazed Joints . . . . .281
1322.0 Welded Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281
1322.1 Welded Joints Procedure . . . . . . .281
1322.2 Welding for Stainless Tube . . . . .282
1322.3 Memory Metal Fittings . . . . . . . . .282
1322.4 Axially Swaged Fittings . . . . . . . .282
1322.5 Threaded Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . .282
1322.6 Other Types of Fittings . . . . . . . . .282
1322.7 Prohibited Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . .282
1323.0 Installation of Piping and
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .282
1323.1 Required Pipe Sizing . . . . . . . . . .282
Table 1323.1.5(1) System Sizing – Flow
Requirements for Station
Outlets and Inlets . . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Table 1323.1.5(2) Maximum Permitted Pressure
Loss In Medical Gas and
Medical Vacuum Systems . . . . . . .283
1323.2 Pipe Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283
1323.3 Location of Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Table 1323.1.4(1) Pressure Loss for Medical Air . . . . .284
Table 1323.1.4(2) Pressure Loss for Nitrogen . . . . . . .284
Table 1323.1.4(3) Pressure Loss for Nitrous
Oxide and Carbon Dioxide . . . . . . .285
Table 1323.1.4(4) Pressure Loss for Oxygen . . . . . . .285
Table 1323.1.4(5) Pressure Loss for Vacuum . . . . . . .286
Table 1323.1.4(6) Pressure Loss for Vacuum
(Category 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .286
1323.4 Pipe Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287

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1323.5 Frost Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287 PART IV Category 3 Piped Gas and
Table 1323.4.4 Maximum Pipe Support Vacuum Systems . . . . . . . . . . . .293
Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287 1326.0 Category 3 Piped Gas and
1323.6 Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .288 Vacuum Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .293
1323.7 Prohibited System 1326.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293
Interconnections . . . . . . . . . . . . . .288 1326.2 Nature of Hazards of Gas
1323.8 Manufacturer’s Instructions . . . . .288 and Vacuum Systems . . . . . . . . . .293
1323.9 Changes in System Use . . . . . . . .288 1326.3 Medical Air Supply Systems . . . . .293
1323.10
1323.11
Qualifications of Installers . . . . . . .288
Qualification of Brazing
Procedures and Brazing . . . . . . . .288
1326.4
1326.5
Oxygen Central Supply
Systems Using Concentrators . . .293
Medical–Surgical Vacuum . . . . . .293
1323.12 Breaching or Penetrating 1326.6 Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294
Medical Gas Piping . . . . . . . . . . . .289 1326.7 Station Outlets and Inlets . . . . . . .294
1323.13 Labeling, Identification and 1326.8 Pressure and Vacuum
Operating Pressure . . . . . . . . . . .289 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294
1323.14 Identification of Shutoff Valves . . .289 1326.9 Warning Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .294
1323.15 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .290 1326.10 Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294
1324.0 Performance Criteria and 1326.11 Labeling and Identification . . . . . .294
Testing Category 1 (Gases,
Medical Surgical Vacuum) . . . . . .290
PART V Dental Gas and Vacuum
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294
1324.1 Where Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . .290 1327.0 Dental Gas and Vacuum
1324.2 Breached Systems . . . . . . . . . . . .290 Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294
1324.3 Test Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .290 1327.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294
1324.4 Initial Piping Blowdown . . . . . . . . .290 1327.2 Emergency Shutoff Valves
1324.5 Initial Pressure Tests – Medical (Oxygen and Nitrous Oxide) . . . . .294
Gas and Vacuum Systems . . . . . .290 1327.3 Warning Systems (Oxygen
Table 1324.5.11 Gas Concentrations . . . . . . . . . . .292 and Nitrous Oxide) . . . . . . . . . . . .294
PART III Category 2 Piped Gas and 1327.4 Initial Pressure Test . . . . . . . . . . .294
Vacuum Systems . . . . . . . . . . . .293 1327.5 Maximum Copper Tube
1325.0 Category 2 Piped Gas and Support Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295
Vacuum Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .293 Table 1327.5 Maximum Copper Tube
1325.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293 Support Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295
1325.2 Nature of Hazards of Gas
and Vacuum Systems . . . . . . . . . .293
1327.6 Maximum Plastic Pipe
Support Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295
1325.3
1325.4
1325.5
1325.6
1325.7
Central Supply Systems . . . . . . . .293
Category 2 Medical Air
Supply Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293
Oxygen Concentrators . . . . . . . . .293
Category 2 Medical-Surgical
Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293
Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293
Table 1327.6
1327.7
1327.8
Maximum Plastic Pipe
Support Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295
Standing Pressure Tests for
Oxygen and Nitrous Oxide
Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295
Verifier Operational
Pressure Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295
1325.8
1325.9
1325.10
Station Outlets and Inlets . . . . . . .293
Pressure and Vacuum
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293
Warning Systems
CHAPTER 14
1401.0
1401.1
FIRESTOP PROTECTION . . . . . .297
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299
Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299
(Category 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293 1402.0 Construction Documents . . . . . . .299
1325.11 Category 2 Distribution . . . . . . . . .293 1402.1 Penetrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299
1325.12 Labeling and Identification . . . . . .293 1403.0 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299
1325.13 Performance Criteria and 1403.1 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299
Testing — Category 2 (Gas, 1404.0 Combustible Piping
Medical–Surgical and Vacuum) . . .293 Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299

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1503.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306

1503.2 System Requirements . . . . . . . . .307

1503.3 Connections to Potable and Reclaimed (Recycled) Water Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307

1503.4 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307

Table 1503.4 Location of Gray Water System . . .308

1503.5 Plot Plan Submission . . . . . . . . . .308

1503.6 Prohibited Location . . . . . . . . . . . .308

1503.7 Drawings and Specifications . . . .308

1503.8 Procedure for Estimating Gray Water Discharge . . . . . . . . .309

1503.9 Gray Water System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309

1504.0 Subsurface Irrigation System Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310

1504.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310

1504.2 Required Area of Subsurface Irrigation Fields, Subsoil Irrigation Fields, and Mulch Basins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310

Table 1504.2 Design of Six Typical Soils . . . . . .310

1504.3 Determination of Maximum Absorption Capacity . . . . . . . . . . .310

1504.4 Groundwater Level . . . . . . . . . . . .310

101.0 General.

102.0 Applicability.

103.0 Duties and Powers of the Authority Having

Jurisdiction.

104.0 Permits.

105.0 Inspections and Testing.

106.0 Violations and Penalties.

107.0 Board of Appeals.

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California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5)
  1. Chapter 1 — GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
    Overview
    1. 1504.5 Irrigation, Disposal Field
    2. 1504.6 Reserved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312
    3. 1504.7 Reserved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312
    4. 101.1 Title. This document shall be known as the “Uniform
    5. 101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the
    6. 101.3 Purpose. This code is an ordinance providing minimum req…
    7. 101.4 Unconstitutional. Where a section, subsection, sentence,…
    8. 101.5 Validity. Where a provision of this code, or the applica…
    9. 102.1 Conflicts Between Codes. Where the requirements
    10. 102.2 Existing Installations. Plumbing systems lawfully
    11. 102.3 Maintenance. The plumbing and drainage system,
    12. 102.4 Additions, Alterations, Renovations, or Repairs.
    13. 102.5 Health and Safety. Where compliance with the provisions …
    14. 102.6 Changes in Building Occupancy. Plumbing systems that are…
    15. 102.7 Moved Structures. Parts of the plumbing system of
    16. 102.8 Appendices. The provisions in the appendices are
    17. 103.1 General. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be
    18. 103.2 Liability. The Authority Having Jurisdiction charged
    19. 103.3 Applications and Permits. The Authority Having
    20. 103.4 Right of Entry. Where it is necessary to make an
    21. 104.1 Permits Required. It shall be unlawful for a person,
    22. 104.2 Exempt Work. A permit shall not be required for the
    23. 104.3 Application for Permit. To obtain a permit, the
    24. 104.4 Permit Issuance. The application, construction documents…
    25. 104.5 Fees. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the
    26. 105.1 General. Plumbing systems for which a permit is
    27. 105.2 Required Inspections. New plumbing work and
    28. 105.3 Testing of Systems. Plumbing systems shall be
    29. 105.4 Connection to Service Utilities. No person shall
    30. 106.1 General. It shall be unlawful for a person, firm, or
    31. 106.2 Notices of Correction or Violation. Notices of
    32. 106.3 Penalties. A person, firm, or corporation violating a
    33. 106.4 Stop Orders. Where work is being done contrary to
    34. 106.5 Authority to Disconnect Utilities in Emergen-
    35. 106.6 Authority to Condemn. Where the Authority Having Jurisdi…
    36. 107.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders,
    37. 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 STANDARDS
  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
  31. Appendix N — IMPACT OF WATER TEMPERATURE ON THE POTENTIAL FOR …

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