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Chapter 4 — PLUMBING FIXTURES AND FIXTURE FITTINGS

405.1 Prohibited Water Closets.

California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5) · 2022 edition · updated 2026-09-12 · California

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Water closets having an invisible seal or an unventilated space or having walls which are not thoroughly washed at each discharge shall be prohibited. A water closet that might permit siphonage of the contents of the bowl back into the tank shall be prohibited.

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