San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code Ch. 5 Plumbing Code

The 20252 California Plumbing Code, based on the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is hereby adopted by reference and made part of this Code, and is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 1210.3.1.1, Corrosion protection for exposed iron piping," is hereby added as follows:

1210.3.1.1 Corrosion protection for exposed iron piping. Iron piping installed in exposed exterior locations shall be factory plated with galvanized zinc coating or shall otherwise be protected from corrosion by suitable means acceptable to the Building Official.

(Ord. No. 655, § 1; Ord. No. 746, § 1; Ord. No. 771, § 1; Ord. No. 848, § 1; Ord. No. 871, § 1; Ord. No. 933, § 5; Ord. No. 978, § 5, 2010; Ord. No. 981, § 5, 2011; Ord. No. 1005, § 5, 2013; Ord. No. 655, § 10; Ord. No. 655, § 11; Ord. No. 655, § 12; Ord. No. 655, § 13; Ord. No. 1130, 12/2/2025; Ord. No. 1131, 2/17/2026)

Section 1326 is hereby added to the Uniform Plumbing Code to read as follows:

Section 1326. Solar Water Heating Installations.

(a) Policy. It is the policy of the City to encourage and promote the use of solar energy systems for water heating purposes.

(b) Installation. All solar energy systems used for water heating purposes shall be installed in such a manner as to maximize heat absorption and to minimize adverse visual and aesthetic impacts.

(c) Requirements. In general, each installed system shall be custom designed for its intended installation and use. The design shall consider such factors as the following:

(1) The solar panels shall generally face due south.

(2) The solar panels shall generally have an inclination from the horizontal of approximately thirty-three (33º) degrees.

(3) The solar panels shall be installed so that they will not be shaded by surrounding trees, vegetation, or buildings.

(4) Consideration shall be given to the protection of the solar panels from the wind in order to minimize heat loss due to convection.

(5) If a rack is required to provide for the proper installation of the solar panels, the materials and design of the rack shall be such as to harmonize with its surroundings and shall be as unobtrusive as possible.

(6) Color and reflectivity of the completed installation shall comply, to the greatest extent practicable, with the requirements of Title 9 of the City of San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code. Care shall be taken to eliminate or minimize reflected glare which could adversely affect surrounding premises.

(Ord. No. 655, § 1)