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Chapter 4 — PLUMBING FIXTURES AND FIXTURE FITTINGS

413.5 Overflows in Flush Tanks.

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

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Flush tanks shall be provided with overflows discharging into the water closet or urinal connected thereto. Overflows supplied as original parts with the fixture shall be of sufficient size to prevent tank flooding at the maximum rate at which the tank is supplied with water under normal operating conditions and where installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

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