CWUIC · California Wildland-Urban Interface Code

Authority for temporary utility connections and emergency disconnection

You may not connect utilities to a permit‑regulated building without the approval of the code official. The code official can permit temporary connections for testing or temporary approvals, and may disconnect utilities immediately to eliminate an immediate hazard or when a connection was made without approval. Notification to the utility and owner/occupant is required before disconnection when possible, or written notice as soon as practical after — see **§ 111.1**, **§ 111.2**, **§ 111.3** .

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What the code requires — plain English

  • The code official must approve any connection of utilities (power, gas, water, sewer, fuel, etc.) to a building or system that requires a permit — you may not connect first and ask later (§ 111.1) .
  • The code official may authorize a temporary connection for testing or for limited use under a temporary approval (§ 111.2) .
  • The code official also has authority to order disconnection of utility service when there is an immediate hazard to life or property or when a connection was made without required approval; the serving utility and, where possible, the owner/agent and occupant must be notified prior to disconnection (or in writing as soon as practical afterward) (§ 111.3) .

The single most important rule: do not connect utilities to a permit‑regulated building without the code official’s authorization — temporary or permanent — and the code official may disconnect service immediately to eliminate an immediate hazard (§ 111.1 – § 111.3) .

Requirements in detail

Who may authorize or disconnect

  • Authority: the code official (the local enforcing official designated under the CWUIC). See § 111.1, § 111.2, § 111.3 .
  • Actionable triggers:
    • Authorization to connect required before any connection for a permit‑regulated building (§ 111.1) .
    • Temporary connections allowed only if authorized by the code official and limited to testing or temporary approval purposes (§ 111.2) .
    • Disconnection authority when necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property or when connection occurred without required approval (§ 111.3) .

Notification requirements for disconnection

  • Notify the serving utility and, where possible, the owner or the owner’s authorized agent and the occupant before disconnecting. If prior notice is not possible, provide written notice as soon as practical after disconnecting (§ 111.3) .

Decision‑relevant dimensions (quick reference table)

Decision dimension Typical values / rule Code reference
Who may approve connections Code official only § 111.1
Purpose allowed for temporary connections Testing or temporary approval uses § 111.2
When code official may disconnect Immediate hazard to life/property OR unauthorized connection § 111.3
Parties to notify before disconnection Serving utility, and owner/agent and occupant, where possible § 111.3
If prior notice impossible Written notice as soon as practical afterwards § 111.3

Exceptions & special cases

  • Temporary connections are explicitly limited to testing or use under a temporary approval; other temporary uses not tied to testing/temporary approval are not authorized by the language of § 111.2 unless the code official provides authorization for that specific situation .
  • Emergency disconnection may be taken immediately when necessary to remove an immediate hazard; the code contemplates that prior notice may not always be possible and requires written notice afterward in those cases (§ 111.3) .
  • The code does not prescribe specific time limits, fees, or procedural timelines for temporary approvals or notices — those details are left to the code official or to local administrative procedures (the CWUIC text for these sections contains no fixed durations) .

Common mistakes

  • Assuming installers or contractors may connect utilities without authority. The code expressly prohibits making connections until the code official authorizes them (§ 111.1) .
  • Treating a temporary connection as a permanent approval — § 111.2 authorizes temporary connections only for testing or a specific temporary approval; it is not a substitute for final approval or certificate of occupancy .
  • Failing to notify the serving utility or building owner before disconnecting in non‑urgent situations — § 111.3 requires notification where possible, and written notice if prior notice was not possible .
  • Misreading “immediate hazard” as only large disasters — the standard is contextual; if the hazard is immediate to life or property, the code official’s disconnection authority applies (§ 111.3). The code does not quantify “immediate,” so document the hazard and the decision.

Worked example — concrete scenario (illustrative numbers are the code official’s choice)

Scenario: A new house under permit needs temporary electrical service to test HVAC and appliances during rough‑in inspections.

Steps that comply with CWUIC:

  1. The contractor requests a temporary connection for system testing from the code official (request documented on Day 0). Under § 111.2, the code official has authority to authorize that temporary connection for testing .
  2. The code official issues a written temporary approval specifying conditions — for example (illustrative only), authorize service for 30 calendar days for testing, require GFCI protection, and require meter/tagging. (The CWUIC text does not mandate a 30‑day limit; the length and conditions are set by the code official in each case.) The authority to set a temporary connection is in § 111.2 .
  3. If someone later installs a permanent connection without approval, or a safety inspector finds wiring creating an immediate hazard (e.g., exposed live conductors presenting imminent shock/fire risk), the code official may order immediate disconnection under § 111.3 to eliminate the hazard .
  4. Before disconnecting (if time and safety permit), the code official notifies the serving utility and, where possible, the owner/agent and occupant. If prior notice is impossible because the situation is urgent, the code official disconnects and provides written notice as soon as practical afterward, per § 111.3 .

Note: the numeric example above (e.g., “30 days”) is an illustrative administrative choice; the CWUIC text gives the code official authority to authorize temporary connections but does not set specific time limits in §§ 111.1–111.3 .

Related provisions (CWUIC)

  • § 110.3 — Temporary certificate of occupancy (temporary occupancy periods are established by the code official) .
  • § 110.4 — Revocation of certificates of occupancy (code official authority to suspend/revoke) .
  • § 105 (Permits) — Work that requires permits and permit procedures (connections are tied to permit status) — see the permits chapter in the CWUIC text .
  • § 112 — Means of appeals (board of appeals for decisions by the code official) .
  • § 113 — Stop work orders (related enforcement authority) .

Code references

Grounded in the retrieved California Wildland-Urban Interface Code — click a citation to read the verbatim passage:

  • CWUIC § 105.3. High relevance — show source text

    Exceptions:

    1. Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits under Section 105.3.

    2. Accessory structures.

    [A] 110.3 Temporary occupancy. The code official is authorized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely. The code official shall set a time period during which the temporary certificate of occupancy is valid.

    [A] 110.4 Revocation. The code official is authorized to, in writing, suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy or completion issued under the provisions of this code wherever the certificate is issued in error, on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or where it is determined that the building or structure, premise or portion thereof is in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this code.

    SECTION 111—SERVICE UTILITIES

    [A] 111.1 Connection of service utilities. A person shall not make connections from a utility, source of energy, fuel, power, water system or sewer system to any building or system that is regulated by this code for which a permit is required until authorized by the code official.

    [A] 111.2 Temporary connection. The code official shall have the authority to authorize the temporary connection of the building or system to the utility, source of energy, fuel, power, water system or sewer system for the purpose of testing systems or for use under a temporary approval.

    [A] 111.3 Authority to disconnect service utilities. The code official shall have the authority to authorize disconnection of utility service to the building, structure or system regulated by this code and the referenced codes and standards in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property or where such utility connection has been made without the approval required by Sections 111.1 and 111.2. The code official shall notify the serving utility and, where possible, the owner or the owner’s authorized agent and the occupant of the building, structure or service system of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action. If not notified prior to disconnection, the owner, the owner’s authorized agent or the occupant of the building, structure or service system shall be notified in writing as soon as practical thereafter.

    SECTION 112—MEANS OF APPEALS

    [A] 112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the applicable governing authority and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant, with a duplicate copy to the code official.

    [A] 112.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equivalent or better form of construction is proposed. The board shall not have authority to waive requirements of this code.

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  • CWUIC § 111.1 High relevance — show source text

    SECTION 111—SERVICE UTILITIES

    [A] 111.1 Connection of service utilities. A person shall not make connections from a utility, source of energy, fuel, power, water system or sewer system to any building or system that is regulated by this code for which a permit is required, until approved by the code official.

    [A] 111.2 Temporary connection. The code official shall have the authority to authorize the temporary connection of the building or system to the utility, source of energy, fuel, power, water system or sewer system for the purpose of testing systems or for use under a temporary approval.

    [A] 111.3 Authority to disconnect service utilities. The code official shall have the authority to authorize disconnection of utility service to the building, structure or system regulated by this code and the referenced codes and standards in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property or where such utility connection has been made without the approval required by Section 111.1 or 111.2. The code official shall notify the serving utility and, wherever possible, the owner or the owner’s authorized agent and the occupant of the building, structure or service system of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action. If not notified prior to disconnecting, the owner, the owner’s authorized agent or occupant of the building, structure or service system shall be notified in writing, as soon as practical thereafter.

    SECTION 112—MEANS OF APPEALS

    [A] 112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the applicable governing authority and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the code official.

    [A] 112.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equivalent or better form of construction is proposed. The board shall not have authority to waive requirements of this code.

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    ADMINISTRATION

    [A] 112.3 Qualifications. The board of appeals shall consist of members who are qualified by experience and training on matters pertaining to the provisions of this code and are not employees of the jurisdiction.

    [A] 112.4 Administration. The code official shall take action without delay in accordance with the decision of the board.

    SECTION 113—VIOLATIONS

    [A] 113.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to repair, alter, extend, add, move, remove, demolish or change the occupancy of any building or equipment regulated by this code or cause same to be done in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code.

  • CWUIC § 105.2. High relevance — show source text

    Exception: Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits in accordance with Section 105.2.

    [A] 110.2 Certificate issued. After the code official inspects the structure and does not find violations of the provisions of this code or other laws that are enforced by the department, the code official shall issue a certificate of occupancy that contains the following:

    1. The permit number.

    2. The address of the structure.

    3. The name and address of the owner or the owner’s authorized agent.

    4. A description of that portion of the structure for which the certificate is issued.

    5. A statement that the described portion of the structure has been inspected for compliance with the requirements of this code for the occupancy and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.

    6. The name of the code official.

    7. The edition of the code under which the permit was issued.

    8. The use and occupancy in accordance with the provisions of the California Building Code .

    9. The type of construction as defined in the California Building Code .

    10. The design occupant load and any impact the alteration has on the design occupant load of the area not within the scope of the work.

    11. Where an automatic sprinkler system is provided, and whether an automatic sprinkler system is required.

    12. Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit.

    [A] 110.3 Temporary occupancy. The code official is authorized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely. The code official shall set a time period during which the temporary certificate of occupancy is valid.

    [A] 110.4 Revocation. The code official is authorized to suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy or completion issued under the provisions of this code, in writing, wherever the certificate is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or where it is determined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of the provisions of this code or other ordinance of the jurisdiction.

    SECTION 111—SERVICE UTILITIES

    [A] 111.1 Connection of service utilities. A person shall not make connections from a utility, source of energy, fuel, power, water system or sewer system to any building or system that is regulated by this code for which a permit is required, until approved by the code official.

    [A] 111.2 Temporary connection. The code official shall have the authority to authorize the temporary connection of the building or system to the utility, source of energy, fuel, power, water system or sewer system for the purpose of testing systems or for use under a temporary approval.

    [A] 111.3 Authority to disconnect service utilities. The code official shall have the authority to authorize disconnection of utility service to the building, structure or system regulated by this code and the referenced codes and standards in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property or where such utility connection has been made without the approval required by Section 111.1 or 111.2. The code official shall notify the serving utility and, wherever possible, the owner or the owner’s authorized agent and the occupant of the building, structure or service system of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action. If not notified prior to disconnecting, the owner, the owner’s authorized agent or occupant of the building, structure or service system shall be notified in writing, as soon as practical thereafter.

    SECTION 112—MEANS OF APPEALS

  • CWUIC § 111.1 High relevance — show source text

    8|Abatement of
    violation|N||||||||| |110|Certificate of
    occupancy|Y||111.1||||||| |110.1|General|Y||701A.4 #2||||||| |110.2|Certificate of
    occupancy|Y||||||||| |110.3|Temporary
    occupancy|Y||||||||| |110.4|Revocation|Y||||||||| |111|Service utilities|Y||||||||| |111.1|Connection of service
    utilities|Y||||||||| |111.2|Temporary
    connection|Y||||||||| |111.3|Authority to discon-
    nect service utilities|Y||||||||| |112|Means of appeals|N||||||||| |112.1|General|N||||||||| |112.2|Limitations on
    authority|N||||||||| |112.3|Qualifications|N||||||||| |112.4|Administration|N||||||||| |113|Stop work order|Y||||||||| |113.1|Authority|Y||||||||| |113.2|Issuance|Y||||||||| |113.3|Emergencies|Y||||||||| |113.4|Failure to comply|Y|||||||||

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    APPENDIX H—REFERENCED CALIFORNIA DOCUMENTS

    2025 CWUIC—continued Col2 Adopted
    Yes/No    		 IWUIC
    Section    		 CBC
    Section    		 CFC
    Section    		 Title 14,
    Division 1.5
    Section    		 Title 19,
    Division 1
    Section    		 Gov Code
    Section    		 PRC
    Section    		 HSC
    Section
    Section Title Title Title Title Title Title Title Title Title Title
    Chapter 2 Definitions Definitions Definitions Definitions Definitions Definitions Definitions Definitions Definitions Definitions
    201 General Y
    201.1 Scope Y
    201.2 Interchangeability Y
    201.3 Terms defined in
    other codes    		 Y 201.3
    201.4 Terms not defined Y
    202 Definitions Y
    Accessory structure Y
    Agriculture (T14) Y 1270.01(1)
    Applicable building Y 702A
    Approved Y
    Approved agency Y
    Building Y 1270.01(c)
    Building (T14) Y
    Building official Y
    Certificate of
    completion    		 Y
    Code official Y
    Critical fire weather Y
    Dead-end road (T14) Y 1270.01(e)
    Defensible space (T14) Y
    Driveway (T14) Y
    Dwelling Y 702A 1270.
  • CWUIC § 109.2.2 High relevance — show source text

    1|Authorization to issue
    corrective orders and
    notices|N||||||||| |109.2.2|Service of orders and
    notices|N||||||||| |109.3|Compliance with
    orders and notices|N||||||||| |109.3.1|General compliance|N||||||||| |109.3.2|Compliance with tags|N||||||||| |109.3.3|Removal and
    destruction of signs
    and tags|N||||||||| |109.3.4|Citations|N||||||||| |109.3.5|Unsafe conditions|N||||||||| |109.3.5.1|Record|N||||||||| |109.3.5.2|Notice|N||||||||| |109.3.5.2.1|Method of service|N||||||||| |109.3.5.3|Placarding|N||||||||| |109.3.5.3.1|Placard removal|N||||||||| |109.3.5.4|Abatement|N||||||||| |109.3.5.5|Summary abatement|N||||||||| |109.3.5.6|Evacuation|N||||||||| |109.3.6|Prosecution of
    violation|N||||||||| |109.3.7|Violation penalties|N||114||||||| |109.3.7.1|Unlawful acts|Y||114.1||||||| |109.3.7.2|Notice of violation|Y||114.2||||||| |109.3.8|Abatement of
    violation|N||||||||| |110|Certificate of
    occupancy|Y||111.1||||||| |110.1|General|Y||701A.4 #2||||||| |110.2|Certificate of
    occupancy|Y||||||||| |110.3|Temporary
    occupancy|Y||||||||| |110.4|Revocation|Y||||||||| |111|Service utilities|Y||||||||| |111.1|Connection of service
    utilities|Y||||||||| |111.2|Temporary
    connection|Y||||||||| |111.3|Authority to discon-
    nect service utilities|Y||||||||| |112|Means of appeals|N||||||||| |112.1|General|N||||||||| |112.2|Limitations on
    authority|N||||||||| |112.3|Qualifications|N||||||||| |112.4|Administration|N||||||||| |113|Stop work order|Y||||||||| |113.1|Authority|Y||||||||| |113.2|Issuance|Y||||||||| |113.3|Emergencies|Y||||||||| |113.4|Failure to comply|Y|||||||||

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    |2025 CWUIC—continued|Col2|Adopted
    Yes/No|IWUIC
    Section|CBC
    Section|CFC
    Section|Title 14,
    Division 1.5
    Section|Title 19,

  • CWUIC § 111.2 High relevance — show source text

    [A] 111.2 Certificate issued. After the building official inspects the building or structure and does not find violations of the provisions of this code or other laws that are enforced by the department, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy that contains the following:

    1. The permit number.

    2. The address of the structure.

    3. The name and address of the owner or the owner’s authorized agent.

    4. A description of that portion of the structure for which the certificate is issued.

    5. A statement that the described portion of the structure has been inspected for compliance with the requirements of this code.

    6. The name of the building official.

    7. The edition of the code under which the permit was issued.

    8. The use and occupancy, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3.

    9. The type of construction as defined in Chapter 6.

    10. The design occupant load.

    11. Where an automatic sprinkler system is provided, whether the sprinkler system is required.

    12. Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit.

    [A] 111.3 Temporary occupancy. The building official is authorized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely. The building official shall set a time period during which the temporary certificate of occupancy is valid.

    [A] 111.4 Revocation. The building official is authorized to suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy or completion issued under the provisions of this code, in writing, wherever the certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or where it is determined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of the provisions of this code or other ordinance of the jurisdiction.

    SECTION 112—SERVICE UTILITIES

    [A] 112.1 Connection of service utilities. A person shall not make connections from a utility, a source of energy, fuel, or power, or a water system or sewer system to any building or system that is regulated by this code for which a permit is required, until approved by the building official.

    [A] 112.2 Temporary connection. The building official shall have the authority to authorize the temporary connection of the building or system to the utility, the source of energy, fuel, or power, or the water system or sewer system for the purpose of testing systems or for use under a temporary approval.

    [A] 112.3 Authority to disconnect service utilities. The building official shall have the authority to authorize disconnection of utility service to the building, structure or system regulated by this code and the referenced codes and standards in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property or where such utility connection has been made without the approval required by Section 112.1 or 112.2. The building official shall notify the serving utility, and wherever possible the owner or the owner’s authorized agent and occupant of the building, structure or service system of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action. If not notified prior to disconnecting, the owner or the owner’s authorized agent or occupant of the building, structure or service system shall be notified in writing, as soon as practical thereafter.

    SECTION 113—MEANS OF APPEALS

  • CWUIC § 109.3.7.2 High relevance — show source text

    109.3.7.2 Notice of violation. The code official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsible for violation of the provisions of this code, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation.

    [A] 109.3.8 Abatement of violation. In addition to the imposition of the penalties herein described, the code official is authorized to institute appropriate action to prevent unlawful construction or to restrain, correct or abate a violation; or to prevent illegal occupancy of a structure or premises; or to stop an illegal act, conduct of business or occupancy of a structure on or about any premises.

    SECTION 110—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    [A] 110.1 General. A building, structure or premises shall not be used or occupied, and a change in the existing use or occupancy classification of a building, structure, premise or portion thereof shall not be made until the code official has issued a certificate of completion therefor as provided herein. The certificate of occupancy shall not be issued until the code official has determined that the project is in compliance with this code. The code official shall, upon completion of construction, provide the owner or applicant with a copy of the final inspection report that demonstrates the building was constructed in compliance with all applicable state and local building standards, including those for materials and construction methods for wildfire exposure as described in this code. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the local building official for the proposed building shall be considered to indicate compliance with this code.

    [A] 110.2 Certificate of occupancy. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other pertinent laws and ordinances of the jurisdiction. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other laws or ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.

    Exceptions:

    1. Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits under Section 105.3.

    2. Accessory structures.

    [A] 110.3 Temporary occupancy. The code official is authorized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely. The code official shall set a time period during which the temporary certificate of occupancy is valid.

    [A] 110.4 Revocation. The code official is authorized to, in writing, suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy or completion issued under the provisions of this code wherever the certificate is issued in error, on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or where it is determined that the building or structure, premise or portion thereof is in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this code.

    SECTION 111—SERVICE UTILITIES

    [A] 111.1 Connection of service utilities. A person shall not make connections from a utility, source of energy, fuel, power, water system or sewer system to any building or system that is regulated by this code for which a permit is required until authorized by the code official.

    [A] 111.2 Temporary connection. The code official shall have the authority to authorize the temporary connection of the building or system to the utility, source of energy, fuel, power, water system or sewer system for the purpose of testing systems or for use under a temporary approval.

    **[A] 111.3 Authority to disconnect service utilities.

  • CWUIC § 1505.14.2.1 High relevance — show source text

    (1) Notify the Authority Having Jurisdiction of the cross-connection.

    (2) The reclaimed (recycled) water piping to the building and its premises shall be shut down at the meter, and the reclaimed (recycled) water riser shall be drained.

    (3) Potable water piping to the building and its premises shall be shut down at the meter.

    (4) The cross-connection shall be uncovered and disconnected.

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    ), Copyright © 2025 IAPMO, and may not be used for any other purpose or distributed to any other persons or parties.

    ALTERNATE WATER SOURCES FOR NONPOTABLE APPLICATIONS

    (5) The building and its premises shall be retested in accordance with Section 1505.14.2.1 and

    Section 1505.14.2.2.

    (6) The potable water system shall be chlorinated with 50 parts-per-million (ppm) chlorine for 24 hours.

    (7) The potable water system shall be flushed after 24 hours, and a standard bacteriological test shall be performed. Where test results are acceptable, the potable water system shall be permitted to be recharged. 1505.14.2.4 Periodic Inspection. Periodic visual inspections of recycled water supply systems shall be required by the recycled water supplier or designee following the procedures in Section 1505.14.2.1. Pursuant to California Code of Regu- lations, Title 22, Section 60316, annual visual inspections shall be required for recycled water sup- ply systems that are within or a part of a building. 1505.15 Minimum Water Quality Requirements for Reclaimed (Recycled) Water. The minimum water qual- ity for reclaimed (recycled) water shall meet the applicable water quality requirements of California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 60301) for disinfected tertiary recycled water and the appli- cable reclaimed (recycled) water use. The reclaimed (recy- cled) water supplier shall supply water in accordance with permits issued by the State Water Resources Control Board or Regional Water Quality Control Board. 1505.16 Maintenance and Inspection. Recycled water supply systems and components shall be inspected and main- tained in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and/or as required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. The frequency of testing, inspection, and maintenance shall be in accordance with Table 1505.16. The required inspection and maintenance shall be the responsibility of the property owner, unless otherwise required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

    1506.0 On-Site Treated Nonpotable Gray Water Sys- tems.

    1506.1 General. The provisions of this section shall apply to the installation, construction, alteration, and repair of onsite treated nonpotable gray water systems intended to supply uses such as water closets, urinals, trap primers for floor

    drains and floor sinks, above and belowground irrigation, and other uses approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

  • CWUIC § 112.1 High relevance — show source text

    SECTION 112—SERVICE UTILITIES

    [A] 112.1 Connection of service utilities. A person shall not make connections from a utility, a source of energy, fuel, or power, or a water system or sewer system to any building or system that is regulated by this code for which a permit is required, until approved by the building official.

    [A] 112.2 Temporary connection. The building official shall have the authority to authorize the temporary connection of the building or system to the utility, the source of energy, fuel, or power, or the water system or sewer system for the purpose of testing systems or for use under a temporary approval.

    [A] 112.3 Authority to disconnect service utilities. The building official shall have the authority to authorize disconnection of utility service to the building, structure or system regulated by this code and the referenced codes and standards in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property or where such utility connection has been made without the approval required by Section 112.1 or 112.2. The building official shall notify the serving utility, and wherever possible the owner or the owner’s authorized agent and occupant of the building, structure or service system of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action. If not notified prior to disconnecting, the owner or the owner’s authorized agent or occupant of the building, structure or service system shall be notified in writing, as soon as practical thereafter.

    SECTION 113—MEANS OF APPEALS

    [A] 113.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the applicable governing authority and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the building official.

    [A] 113.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equivalent or better form of construction is proposed. The board shall not have authority to waive requirements of this code.

    [A] 113.3 Qualifications. The board of appeals shall consist of members who are qualified by experience and training on matters pertaining to the provisions of this code and who are not employees of the jurisdiction.

    2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE 1-33

    on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER.

    ADMINISTRATION

    [A] 113.4 Administration. The building official shall take action without delay in accordance with the decision of the board.

    SECTION 114—VIOLATIONS

    [A] 114.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish or occupy any building, structure or equipment regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code.

  • CWUIC § 101.4.7 High relevance — show source text

    Existing 101.4.7 Fire walls 706.1 Height (see Height, Building) 502.1, 503, 504, 505, 508, 510 Occupancy classification Chapter 3 Party walls 706.1.1 Relocatable 3113

    Replicable Appendix N Building, Existing 202 Building Department 103 Building Official Duties and powers 103, 104 Qualifications Appendix A Records 104.7

    Termination A101.4 Building-Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) (see Photovoltaic) Built-Up Roof 1507.10 Business Occupancy (Group B) 303.1.1, 303.1.2, 304 Alarms and detection 907.2.2 Ambulatory care facilities 304, 422 Area 503, 505, 506, 507, 508 Height 503, 504, 505, 508, 510 Higher education laboratories 428, 2702.2

    Incidental uses 509 Interior finishes Table 803.13, 804 Live load Table 1607.1 Means of egress Aisles 1018.3

    Stairway, exit access 1019 Travel distance 1006.3, 1017.2,

    1006.2.1

    Mixed occupancies 508.2, 508.3, 508.4 Accessory 303.1.2, 508.2 Ambulatory care facilities 422 Assembly 303.1.2

    Assembly spaces 1030 Exit signs 1013.1 Guards 1015.2, 1030.17 Main exit 1030.3

    Open air 1005.3.1, 1005.3.2, 1006.3, 1009.6.4, 1019.3, 1027, 1030.6.2 Panic hardware 1010.2.8, 1010.4.1 Smoke-protected 1005.3.1, 1005.3.2, 1006.3, 1009.6.4, 1019.3, 1027, 1030.6.2 Travel distance 1006.2.1, 1006.3, 1017.2, 1030.7 Mixed occupancies 508.3, 508.4 Accessory 508.2 Education 303.1.3

  • CWUIC § 1-4 High relevance — show source text

    1.11 Office of the State Fire Marshal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

    1.12 Board of Forestry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

    DIVISION II SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

    PART 1—GENERAL PROVISIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

    101 Scope and General Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

    102 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

    PART 2—ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

    103 Code Compliance Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

    104 Duties and Powers of the Code Official . . . . . . . . . 1-17

    105 Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

    106 Construction Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

    107 Temporary Uses, Equipment and Systems . . . . . . 1-21

    108 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

    109 Inspection and Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

    110 Certificate of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

    111 Service Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

    112 Means of Appeals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

    113 Stop Work Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25

    CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

    201 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

    202 Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

    CHAPTER 3 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREAS . . . . 3-3

Frequently asked questions

Who counts as the "code official" that must authorize connections?

The code official is the local enforcing official designated under the CWUIC (the person with jurisdiction to issue approvals and enforcement actions). The CWUIC vests the approvals and disconnection authority in that official in § 111.1–§ 111.3 .

Can I get temporary power without a permit?

Temporary connections for testing or under a temporary approval may be authorized by the code official per § 111.2, but you must obtain that authorization first — temporary authorization is not automatic and is limited to the purposes authorized by the code official .

What constitutes an "immediate hazard" that allows disconnection?

The code gives the code official discretion to act when necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property; the CWUIC does not precisely define a numeric threshold, so the official documents the hazard and the necessity for disconnection under § 111.3 .

Must the utility be notified before the code official disconnects service?

Yes — the code requires that the serving utility be notified and that the owner/agent and occupant be notified where possible before disconnection; if prior notice is not possible, written notice must be given as soon as practical afterward (§ 111.3) .

If my connection was disconnected, can I appeal?

Decisions by the code official are subject to the CWUIC appeals process (board of appeals) described in § 112; check local procedures for filing an appeal and applicable timelines .

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