Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 15 — Buildings and Construction
Newport Beach Municipal Code Ch. 15.08 Plumbing Code
Newport Beach Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Newport Beach
Cite as: Newport Beach Municipal Code Chapter 15.08 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 15.08.010. Adoption of California Plumbing Code.¶
The City Council adopts and incorporates by reference, as though set forth in full in this section, the 2025 Edition of the California Plumbing Code, including Appendix Chapters A and C, based on the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.
The various parts of this code shall constitute and be known as the “Newport Beach Plumbing Code.” A copy of the 2025 California Plumbing Code, including Appendix Chapters A and C, printed in code book form, shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Official pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 18942(e)(1) and made available for public inspection. All administrative provisions including enforcement, permit process, fees, and inspections for these chapters are contained in the Administrative Code under Chapter 15.02.
(Ord. 2022-26 § 7, 2022; Ord. 2023-22 § 700, 2023; Ord. 2025-23 § 7, 2025)
§ 15.08.020. Addition of Section 103.5.¶
Section 103.5 is added to read as follows:
| Section 103.5 Modifications. Whenever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this code, the Building Official shall have the authority to grant modifications for individual cases, upon application of the owner or owner’s representative, provided the Building Official shall first find that special individual reason makes the strict letter of this code impractical and the modification is in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code and that such modification does not lessen health, accessibility, life and fire safety, or structural requirements. The details of action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files of the Building Division. |
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(Ord. 2022-26 § 7, 2022; Ord. 2025-23 § 7, 2025)
§ 15.08.030. Amendment of Section 107.1.¶
Section 107.1 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
| Section 107.1 Appeals. Appeals of the Building Official decision shall be pursuant to Newport Beach Municipal Code Chapter 15.80 , Building and Fire Board of Appeals. |
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(Ord. 2022-26 § 7, 2022; Ord. 2025-23 § 7, 2025)
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