Chapter 15.12
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE1

Sections:

15.12.010    Adoption by reference.

15.12.020    Copies on file.

15.12.030    Amendments made in the California Plumbing Code.

15.12.010 Adoption by reference.

The California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition, including Appendices A, D, G, and I, is adopted by reference the same as though fully set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 10-05 § 1; Ord. 08-10 § 1).

15.12.020 Copies on file.

One copy of the California Plumbing Code and Appendix as adopted by BMC 15.12.010, and all amendments thereto, shall be kept on file in the building official’s office for inspection by the public. (Ord. 10-05 § 1; Ord. 08-10 § 1).

15.12.030 Amendments made in the California Plumbing Code.

The California Plumbing Code is amended and changed in the following respects:

A. Chapter 604 (Water supply and distribution) is amended by adding Section 604.15 (Metal water piping). Section 604.15 (Metal water piping) is added to read as follows:

Section 604.15 – Metal water piping. Metal water piping, including any repair of any metal water piping, is not to be permitted buried under any structure except as permitted in individual circumstances and approved by the building official.

B. Chapter 710 (Sanitary drainage) is amended by adding Section 710.1 – (Sewage backwater). Section 710.1 (Sewage backwater) is added to read as follows:

Section 710.1 – Sewage backwater. Where a fixture is installed on a floor level that is lower than the next upstream manhole cover of the public or private sewer, serving such drainage piping, shall be protected from backflow of sewage by installing an approved type of backwater valve or mushroom type device or other fixtures approved by the Building Official. Fixtures on floor levels above such level elevation shall not be discharged through the backwater valve. Cleanouts for drains that pass through a backwater valve shall be clearly identified with a permanent label stating “Backwater Valve Downstream.”

(Ord. 10-05 § 1; Ord. 08-10 § 1).

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Prior legislation: Ords. 87-6, 95-15, 99-11 and 02-4.