1601.5 Maintenance and Inspection.

Rainwater catchment systems and components shall be inspected and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and/or as required by the enforcing agency .

DESCRIPTION	MINIMUM FREQUENCY
Inspect and clean filters and screens, and replace (where necessary).	Every 3 months
Inspect and verify that disinfection, filters, and water quality treatment devices and systems are operational and maintaining minimum water quality requirements as determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.	In accordance with manufac- turer’s instructions and the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Inspect and clear debris from rainwater gutters, downspouts, and roof washers.	Every 6 months
Inspect and clear debris from the roof or another above- ground rainwater collection surfaces.	Every 6 months
Remove tree branches and vegetation overhanging a roof or other aboveground rainwater collection surfaces.	As needed
Inspect pumps and verify operation.	After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter
Inspect valves and verify operation.	After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter
Inspect pressure tanks and verify operation.	After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter
Clear debris from and inspect storage tanks, locking devices, and verify operation.	After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter
Inspect caution labels and marking.	After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter
Cross-connection inspection and test.*	After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter
Test water quality of rainwater catchment systems required by Section 1603.5 to maintain a minimum water quality.	Every 12 months. After system renovation or repair.

The cross-connection test shall be performed in the presence of the Authority Having Jurisdiction in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.

1601.5.1 Maintenance Responsibility. The required maintenance and inspection of rainwater catchment systems shall be the responsibility of the property owner unless otherwise required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

TABLE 1601.5 MINIMUM ALTERNATE WATER SOURCE TESTING,

INSPECTION, AND MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY

2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE 321

NONPOTABLE RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS