Overview & Permits

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• CPC § 1505.1.1 High relevance — show source text

  The provisions in this section_ encompass the installation, construction, alteration, and repair of recycled water supply systems that are within or a part of a building, including a landscape irrigation system that connects to plumbing that is within or a part of a building, and receive reclaimed (recycled) water provided by a water/wastewater util- ity. When dealing with recycled water supply systems, the Authority Having Jurisdiction and Enforcing Agency may include the recycled water purveyor or potable water purveyor in accordance with their respective statutory authority and responsibility as provided on their respective permits for sup- plying water. Plumbing systems using reclaimed (recycled) water that do not enter the interior of a building plumbed with potable water are not encompassed by this section. All reclaimed (recycled) water use, covered and not covered by this code, is subject to applicable provisions of the State Water Resources Control Board’s Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook and the California Code of Regulations: Title 22 and Title 23 .

  1505.1.1 Allowed Uses. Allowed uses shall include water closets, urinals, trap primers for floor drains and floor sinks, aboveground and subsurface irrigation, industrial or commercial cooling or air conditioning and other uses as generally allowed in the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 3 and specifi- cally allowed in the permit for the facility producing or supplying the reclaimed (recycled) water issued by the State Water Resources Control Board or Regional Water Quality Control Board .

  1505.1.2 Structures Allowed for Toilet and Urinal Flushing. In accordance with Water Code Section 13553, reclaimed (recycled) water shall be allowed for toilet and urinal flushing in certain structures. These structures include commercial, retail, and office buildings, theaters, auditoriums, condominium projects, schools, hotels, apart-

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  ALTERNATE WATER SOURCES FOR NONPOTABLE APPLICATIONS

  ments, barracks, dormitories, jails, prisons, reformatories, and other structures as determined by the State Water Resources Control Board.

  1505.2 Permit. It shall be unlawful for a person to construct, install, alter, or cause to be constructed, installed, or altered a recycled water supply system within a building or on its premises without first obtaining a permit to do such work from the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

  Prior to commencing the issuance of permits for recy- cled water supply systems pursuant to state requirements relating to recycled water, a city, county, city and county or other local agency shall seek consultation with the State Water Resources Control Board, local public health depart- ment and local recycled water purveyor to ensure that state and local public health concerns are addressed in local stan- dards or ordinances, or in issuing permits.

  1505.2.1 Plumbing Plan Submission. No permit for a recycled water supply system shall be issued until complete plumbing plans, with data satisfactory to the Authority Having Jurisdiction, have been submitted and approved.

• CPC § 101.1. Medium relevance — show source text

  ORDINANCE NO.

  An ordinance of the [JURISDICTION] adopting the 2024 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing systems in the [JURISDICTION]; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; repealing Ordinance No. of the [JURISDICTION] and all other ordinances and parts of the ordinances in conflict therewith.

  The [GOVERNING BODY] of the [JURISDICTION] does ordain as follows:

  Section 1 Codes Adopted by Reference. That certain documents, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the [JURISDICTION'S KEEPER OF RECORDS] and the [JURISDICTION], being marked and designated as the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code, including Appendix Chapters [FILL IN THE APPENDIX CHAPTERS BEING ADOPTED], as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, be and is hereby adopted as the Code of the [JURISDICTION], in the State of [STATE NAME] regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing systems as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of such 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code on file in the office of the

  [JURISDICTION] are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance.

  Section 2 Modifications. The following sections are hereby revised: Section 101.1. Insert: [NAME OF JURISDICTION] Section 104.5. Insert: [APPROPRIATE FEE SCHEDULE]

  Section 3 Conflicting Ordinances Repealed. That Ordinance No. of [JURISDICTION] entitled

  [TITLE OF THE ORDINANCE OR ORDINANCES IN EFFECT AT THE PRESENT TIME SO THAT THEY WILL BE REPEALED BY MENTION] and all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

  Section 4 Preemption. [JURISDICTION] hereby fully occupies and preempts the entire field of regulation of design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing systems; and provision for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; within the boundaries of [JURISDICTION]. [AS APPROPRIATE] Cities, towns, and counties or other municipalities may enact only those laws and ordinances relating to this field as specifically authorized by state law and consistent with this ordinance. Local laws and ordinances that are inconsistent with, more restrictive than, or exceed the requirements of [ORDINANCE NO.] shall not be enacted and are hereby expressly preempted and repealed, regardless of the nature of the code, charter, or home rule status of such city, town, county, or municipality.

• CPC § 102.8 Medium relevance — show source text

  102.8 Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

  103.0 Duties and Powers of the

  Authority Having Jurisdiction . . . . .22

  103.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

  103.2 Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

  103.3 Applications and Permits . . . . . . . .22

  103.4 Right of Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

  104.0 Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

  104.1 Permits Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

  104.2 Exempt Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

  104.3 Application for Permit . . . . . . . . . . .22

  104.4 Permit Issuance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

  104.5 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

  105.0 Inspections and Testing . . . . . . . . .24

  105.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

  105.2 Required Inspections . . . . . . . . . . .24

  105.3 Testing of Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

  105.4 Connection to Service Utilities . . . .25

  106.0 Violations and Penalties . . . . . . . . .25

  106.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

  106.2 Notices of Correction or Violation . . .25

  106.3 Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

  106.4 Stop Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

  106.5 Authority to Disconnect Utilities in Emergencies . . . . . . . . .26

  106.6 Authority to Condemn . . . . . . . . . . .26

  107.0 Board of Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

  107.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

  107.2 Limitations of Authority . . . . . . . . . .26

  Table 104.5 Plumbing Permit Fees . . . . . . . . . .27

  CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

  201.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

  201.1 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

  202.0 Definition of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

  202.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

  CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REGULATIONS . . . . . .47

• CPC § 1.8.3.2.5 Medium relevance — show source text

  Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 3, com- mencing with Section 600 for employee housing administrative and enforcement authority, permits, fees, violations, inspections, and penalties.

  1.8.3.2.5 Factory-Built Housing Law. Refer to the Factory-Built Housing Law, California Health and Safety Code, Division 13, Part 6 commencing with Section 19960 and California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 3, Subchapter 1, com- mencing with Section 3000 for factory-built housing administrative and enforcement authority, permits, fees, violations, inspections, and penalties.

  1.8.4 Permits, Fees, Applications, and Inspections.

  1.8.4.1 Permits. A written construction permit shall be obtained from the enforcing agency prior to the erection, construction, reconstruction, installation, relocation, or alteration of any plumbing system.

  Exceptions:

  1. Work exempt from permits as specified in Chapter 1, Administration, Division II, Section 104.2 items (1)-(2) of this code.

  2. Changes, alterations, or repairs of a minor nature not affecting structural features, egress, sanitation, safety, or accessibility as determined by the enforc- ing agency.

  3. Retroactive permits issued in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 17958.12.

  Exemptions from permit requirements shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of other provisions of law or this code.

  1.8.4.2 Fees. Subject to other provisions of law, the gov- erning body of any city, county, or city and county may prescribe fees to defray the cost of enforcement of rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Hous- ing and Community Development. The amount of the fees shall not exceed the amount reasonably necessary to administer or process permits, certificates, forms, or other documents, or to defray the costs of enforcement. For additional information, see State Housing Law, Health and Safety Code, Division 13, Part 1.5, Section 17951 and California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 1, Article 3, com- mencing with Section 6.

  1.8.4.3 Plan Review and Time Limitations. Subject to other provisions of law, provisions related to plan check- ing, prohibition of excessive delays, and contracting with or employment of private parties to perform plan check- ing are set forth in the State Housing Law, Health and Safety Code Section 17960.1, and for employee housing, in Health and Safety Code Section 17021.

  1.8.4.3.1 Retention of Plans. The building depart- ment of every city, county, or city and county shall maintain an official copy, microfilm, or electronic or other type of photographic copy of the plans of every building, during the life of the building, for which the department issued a building permit.

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• CPC § 101.0 Medium relevance — show source text

  101.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

  101.1 Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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  101.2 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

  101.3 Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

  101.4 Unconstitutional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

  101.5 Validity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

  102.0 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

  102.1 Conflicts Between Codes . . . . . . . .21

  102.2 Existing Installations . . . . . . . . . . . .21

  102.3 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

  102.4 Additions, Alterations, Renovations, or Repairs . . . . . . . . .21

  102.5 Health and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

  102.6 Changes in Building Occupancy . . .21

  102.7 Moved Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

  102.8 Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

  103.0 Duties and Powers of the

  Authority Having Jurisdiction . . . . .22

  103.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

  103.2 Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

  103.3 Applications and Permits . . . . . . . .22

  103.4 Right of Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

  104.0 Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

  104.1 Permits Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

  104.2 Exempt Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

  104.3 Application for Permit . . . . . . . . . . .22

  104.4 Permit Issuance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

  104.5 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

  105.0 Inspections and Testing . . . . . . . . .24

  105.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

  105.2 Required Inspections . . . . . . . . . . .24

  105.3 Testing of Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

  105.4 Connection to Service Utilities . . . .25

• CPC § 1.8.3.2.3 Medium relevance — show source text

  Exception: Mobilehome parks where the Depart- ment of Housing and Community Development is the enforcing agency.

  1.8.3.2.3 Special Occupancy Parks Act. Refer to the Special Occupancy Parks Act, California Health and Safety Code, Division 13, Part 2.3, commencing with Section 18860 and California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 2.2, commencing with Section 2000 for special occupancy park adminis- trative and enforcement authority, permits, fees, vio- lations, inspections, and penalties both within and outside of special occupancy parks.

  Exception: Special occupancy parks where the Department of Housing and Community Develop- ment is the enforcing agency.

  1.8.3.2.4 Employee Housing Act. Refer to the Employee Housing Act, California Health and Safety Code, Division 13, Part 1, commencing with Section 17000 and California Code of Regulations,

  Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 3, com- mencing with Section 600 for employee housing administrative and enforcement authority, permits, fees, violations, inspections, and penalties.

  1.8.3.2.5 Factory-Built Housing Law. Refer to the Factory-Built Housing Law, California Health and Safety Code, Division 13, Part 6 commencing with Section 19960 and California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 3, Subchapter 1, com- mencing with Section 3000 for factory-built housing administrative and enforcement authority, permits, fees, violations, inspections, and penalties.

  1.8.4 Permits, Fees, Applications, and Inspections.

  1.8.4.1 Permits. A written construction permit shall be obtained from the enforcing agency prior to the erection, construction, reconstruction, installation, relocation, or alteration of any plumbing system.

  Exceptions:

  1. Work exempt from permits as specified in Chapter 1, Administration, Division II, Section 104.2 items (1)-(2) of this code.

  2. Changes, alterations, or repairs of a minor nature not affecting structural features, egress, sanitation, safety, or accessibility as determined by the enforc- ing agency.

  3. Retroactive permits issued in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 17958.12.

  Exemptions from permit requirements shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of other provisions of law or this code.

• CPC § 1 Medium relevance — show source text

  Appendix Q Indoor Horticultural Facilities.

  Appendix Q addresses plumbing systems for horticultural cultivation and processing of plants for human ingestion, inhalation, and topical application. The appendix provisions apply to primary and secondary horticultural facilities. Primary horticultural facilities are devoted to the growing and/or harvesting of plants. Cultivation rooms are located within these facilities, while a secondary horticultural facility is devoted to the harvesting (such as hulling or shelling), packing, and/or holding of plants.

  Appendix R Tiny Houses.

  Appendix R guidance for the tiny house communities including regulations for fixtures, approved materials, and provisions for protecting the potable water system. This appendix serves as a foundation to establish safe practices and requirements that will provide a safe, healthy, and reliable plumbing system for the tiny house.

  Appendix S Onsite Stormwater Treatment Systems.

  Appendix S provides provisions for the water quality, monitoring, design, construction, alteration, repair, and operation requirements of onsite stormwater treatment systems for nonpotable use.

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  SAMPLE LEGISLATION FOR ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE

  The Uniform Codes are designed to be adopted by jurisdictions through an ordinance. Jurisdictions wishing to adopt the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code as an enforceable regulation governing plumbing systems by reference should ensure the legal basis under which adoption and implementation are included in the ordinance.

  The following sample ordinance is a guide for drafting an ordinance for adoption that addresses key components regulations and resolutions.

  ORDINANCE NO.

  An ordinance of the [JURISDICTION] adopting the 2024 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing systems in the [JURISDICTION]; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; repealing Ordinance No. of the [JURISDICTION] and all other ordinances and parts of the ordinances in conflict therewith.

  The [GOVERNING BODY] of the [JURISDICTION] does ordain as follows:

  Section 1 Codes Adopted by Reference. That certain documents, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the [JURISDICTION'S KEEPER OF RECORDS] and the [JURISDICTION], being marked and designated as the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code, including Appendix Chapters [FILL IN THE APPENDIX CHAPTERS BEING ADOPTED], as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, be and is hereby adopted as the Code of the [JURISDICTION], in the State of [STATE NAME] regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing systems as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of such 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code on file in the office of the

  [JURISDICTION] are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance.

• CPC § 1.8.4 Medium relevance — show source text

  SECTION 1.8.4—PERMITS, FEES, APPLICATIONS AND INSPECTIONS

  1.8.4.1 Permits. A written construction permit shall be obtained from the enforcing agency prior to the erection, construction, reconstruction, installation, moving or alteration of any building or structure.

  Exceptions:

  1. Work exempt from permits as specified in Chapter 1, Division II, Scope and Administration, Section 105.2. 2. Changes, alterations or repairs of a minor nature not affecting structural features, egress, sanitation, safety or accessibility as determined by the enforcing agency. 3. Retroactive permits issued in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 17958.12.

  Exemptions from permit requirements shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of other provisions of law or this code.

  1.8.4.2 Fees. Subject to other provisions of law, the governing body of any city, county, or city and county may prescribe fees to defray the cost of enforcement of rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Housing and Community Development. The amount of the fees shall not exceed the amount reasonably necessary to administer or process permits, certificates, forms or other documents, or to defray the costs of enforcement. For additional information, see the State Housing Law, Health and Safety Code, Division 13, Part 1.5, Section 17951 and California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 1, Article 3, commencing with Section 6.

  1.8.4.3 Plan review and time limitations. Subject to other provisions of law, provisions related to plan checking, prohibition of excessive delays and contracting with or employment of private parties to perform plan checking are set forth in the State Housing Law, Health and Safety Code Section 17960.1, and for employee housing, in Health and Safety Code Section 17021.

  1.8.4.3.1 Retention of plans. The building department of every city, county, or city and county shall maintain an official copy, microfilm, electronic or other type of photographic copy of the plans of every building, during the life of the building, for which the department issued a building permit.

  Exceptions:

  1. Single or multiple dwellings not more than two stories and basement in height. 2. Garages and other structures appurtenant to buildings listed in Exception 1. 3. Farm or ranch buildings appurtenant to buildings listed in Exception 1. 4. Any one-story building where the span between bearing walls does not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm), except a steel frame or concrete building.

  All plans for common interest developments as defined in Section 4100 of the California Civil Code shall be retained. For additional information regarding plan retention and reproduction of plans by an enforcing agency, see Health and Safety Code Sections 19850 through 19852.

• CPC § 1-23 Medium relevance — show source text

  R108.6 Work commencing before permit issuance. Any person who commences work requiring a permit on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a fee established by the applicable governing authority that shall be in addition to the required permit fees.

  SECTION R109—INSPECTIONS

  R109.1 Types of inspections. For on-site construction, from time to time the building official, upon notification from the permit holder or his agent, shall make or cause to be made any necessary inspections and shall either approve that portion of the construction as completed or shall notify the permit holder or his or her agent wherein the same fails to comply with this code. The enforcing

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  DIVISION II SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION

  agency upon notification of the permit holder or their agent shall within a reasonable time make the inspections set forth in Sections R109.1.1, R109.1.1.1, R109.1.3, R109.1.4, R109.1.4.1, R109.1.4.2, R109.1.5, R109.1.5.1, R109.1.5.2, R109.1.5.3, R109.1.6, R109.1.6.1 and

  R109.1.6.2.

  Note: Reinforcing steel or structural framework of any part of any building or structure shall not be covered or concealed without first obtaining the approval of the enforcing agency.

  R109.1.1 Foundation inspection. Inspection of the foundation and footings shall be made after poles or piers are set or trenches or basement areas are excavated and any required forms erected and any required reinforcing steel is in place and supported prior to the placing of concrete. The foundation or footings inspection shall include excavations for thickened slabs intended for the support of bearing walls, partitions, structural supports, or equipment and special requirements for wood foundations. Mate- rials for the foundation shall be on the job site except where concrete is ready-mixed in accordance with ASTM C94. Under this circumstance, concrete is not required to be at the job site.

  R109.1.1.1 Concrete slab and under-floor inspection. Concrete slab and under-floor inspections shall be made after in-slab or under-floor reinforcing steel and building service equipment, conduits, piping or other ancillary building trade products or equip- ment are installed, but before any concrete is placed or floor sheathing is installed, including the subfloor.

  R109.1.2 Plumbing, mechanical, gas and electrical systems inspection. Rough inspection of plumbing, mechanical, gas and electrical systems shall be made prior to covering or concealment, before fixtures or appliances are set or installed, and prior to framing inspection.

  Exception: Backfilling of ground-source heat pump loop systems tested in accordance with the California Mechanical Code prior to inspection shall be permitted.

  R109.1.3 Floodplain inspections. For construction in flood hazard areas as established by Table R301.2, upon placement of the lowest floor, including basement, and prior to further vertical construction, the building official shall require submission of documentation, prepared and sealed by a registered design professional, of the elevation of the lowest floor, including basement, required in Section R306.

• CPC § 1.8.3.2 Medium relevance — show source text

  For additional information regarding the use and occupancy of existing buildings and appurtenant struc- tures, see California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Divi- sion 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 1, commencing with Section 1.

  1.8.3.2 Laws, Rules, and Regulations. Other than the building standards contained in this code, and notwith- standing other provisions of law, the statutory authority and location of the laws, rules, and regulations to be enforced by local enforcing agencies are listed by statute in Sections 1.8.3.2.1 through 1.8.3.2.5 below:

  1.8.3.2.1 State Housing Law. Refer to the State Housing Law, California Health and Safety Code, Division 13, Part 1.5, commencing with Section 17910, and California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 1, commencing with Section 1, for the erection, construction, recon- struction, movement, enlargement, conversion, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, or arrange- ment of apartments, condominiums, hotels, motels, lodging houses, and dwellings, including accessory buildings, facilities, and uses thereto.

  1.8.3.2.2 Mobilehome Parks Act. Refer to the Mobilehome Parks Act, California Health and Safety Code, Division 13, Part 2.1, commencing with Section 18200 and California Code of Regula- tions, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 2, commencing with Section 1000 for mobilehome park administra- tive and enforcement authority, permits, plans, fees, violations, inspections, and penalties both within and outside mobilehome parks.

  Exception: Mobilehome parks where the Depart- ment of Housing and Community Development is the enforcing agency.

  1.8.3.2.3 Special Occupancy Parks Act. Refer to the Special Occupancy Parks Act, California Health and Safety Code, Division 13, Part 2.3, commencing with Section 18860 and California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 2.2, commencing with Section 2000 for special occupancy park adminis- trative and enforcement authority, permits, fees, vio- lations, inspections, and penalties both within and outside of special occupancy parks.

  Exception: Special occupancy parks where the Department of Housing and Community Develop- ment is the enforcing agency.

  1.8.3.2.4 Employee Housing Act. Refer to the Employee Housing Act, California Health and Safety Code, Division 13, Part 1, commencing with Section 17000 and California Code of Regulations,

  Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 3, com- mencing with Section 600 for employee housing administrative and enforcement authority, permits, fees, violations, inspections, and penalties.

• CPC § 11.0 Medium relevance — show source text

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  This state agency does not adopt sections identified with the following symbol: The Office of the State Fire Marshal’s adoption of this chapter or individual sections is applicable to structures regulated by other state agencies pursuant to Section 1.11.0.

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  CHAPTER 1

  ADMINISTRATION

  DIVISION I

  CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATION

  1.1.0 General.

  1.1.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Califor- nia Plumbing Code, may be cited as such and will be referred to herein as “this code.” The California Plumbing Code is Part 5 of thirteen parts of the official compilation and publi- cation of the adoption, amendment, and repeal of plumbing regulations to the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, also referred to as the California Building Standards Code. This part incorporates by adoption the 2024 Uniform Plumb- ing Code of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials with necessary California amendments.

  1.1.2 Purpose. The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, access to persons with disabilities, sanitation, adequate lighting and ventilation, and energy con- servation; safety to life and property from fire and other haz- ards attributed to the built environment; and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.

  1.1.3 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replace- ment, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, main- tenance, removal, and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures throughout the State of California.