Chapter 15.12
PLUMBING CODE

Sections:

15.12.010    Title for citation.

15.12.020    Document adopted by reference.

15.12.030    Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code.

15.12.040    CPC Chapter 1, Division II, Administration, Section 104.4.6 deleted – Retention of plans.

15.12.050    CPC Chapter 1, Division II, Administration, Section 104.5 amended – Fees.

15.12.060    CPC Chapter 1, Division II, Administration, Section 106.3 amended – Penalties.

15.12.070    CPC Chapter 1, Division II, Administration, Section 107.0 deleted – Appeals Board.

15.12.080    CPC Chapter 1, Division II, Administration, Section 108 added – Disconnection.

15.12.090    CPC Section 609.3 amended – Under concrete slab.

15.12.010 Title for citation.

This chapter shall be known as the “plumbing code,” may be cited as such and will be referred to in this chapter as “this code.” (Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. F), 2022; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. F), 2019; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. F), 2016; Ord. 1985 § 7, 2013)

15.12.020 Document adopted by reference.

The Uniform Plumbing Code, 2021 Edition, as amended and set forth in the California Building Standards Code, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is hereby adopted, except as hereinafter amended in this chapter. (Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. F), 2022; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. F), 2019; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. F), 2016; Ord. 1985 § 7, 2013)

15.12.030 Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code.

The Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) adopted herein by reference is hereby amended by the following additional deletions and amendments thereto as set forth in this chapter. Reference numbers herein are taken from the 2022 California Plumbing Code (CPC), Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. (Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. F), 2022; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. F), 2019; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. F), 2016; Ord. 1985 § 7, 2013)

15.12.040 CPC Chapter 1, Division II, Administration, Section 104.4.6 deleted – Retention of plans.

Section 104.4.6, Retention of Plans, is hereby deleted. (Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. F), 2022; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. F), 2019; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. F), 2016; Ord. 1985 § 7, 2013. Formerly 15.12.060)

15.12.050 CPC Chapter 1, Division II, Administration, Section 104.5 amended – Fees.

Section 104.5, Fees, is amended to read:

Fees are to be set by resolution of the Livermore City Council.

(Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. F), 2022; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. F), 2019; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. F), 2016; Ord. 1985 § 7, 2013. Formerly 15.12.070)

15.12.060 CPC Chapter 1, Division II, Administration, Section 106.3 amended – Penalties.

Section 106.3, Penalties, is amended to read:

Any person, firm, or corporation violating a provision of this code shall be subject to penalties prescribed in the Livermore Municipal Code Chapters 1.16, 1.20 and 1.24.

(Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. F), 2022; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. F), 2019; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. F), 2016; Ord. 1985 § 7, 2013. Formerly 15.12.050)

15.12.070 CPC Chapter 1, Division II, Administration, Section 107.0 deleted – Appeals Board.

Section 107.0, Board of Appeals, is hereby deleted. (Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. F), 2022; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. F), 2019; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. F), 2016; Ord. 1985 § 7, 2013. Formerly 15.12.040)

15.12.080 CPC Chapter 1, Division II, Administration, Section 108 added – Disconnection.

Section 108, Disconnection, is added to read:

The building official is authorized to order discontinuance of utility service to any buildings or structure which has been declared by the building official to be unsafe to occupy. No person, firm or corporation shall reconnect or supply service to such building without first having received express authorization from the building official.

(Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. F), 2022; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. F), 2019; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. F), 2016; Ord. 1985 § 7, 2013)

15.12.090 CPC Section 609.3 amended – Under concrete slab.

Section 609.3 is amended to read:

Water distribution systems shall not be installed under a concrete floor slab within a building.

(Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. F), 2022; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. F), 2019; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. F), 2016; Ord. 1985 § 7, 2013)