Chapter 8.6 PLUMBING CODE*

Chapter 8.6
PLUMBING CODE*

Sections:

8.6.101 Adoption of the California Plumbing Code.

* Prior legislation: Ordinances 335, 72-7, 75-11, 77-6, 78-9, 81-30, 88-12, 90-2, 93-6, 95-28 and 99-8.

8.6.101 Adoption of the California Plumbing Code.

For the purpose of regulating plumbing systems, the 2022 California Plumbing Code (CPC) promulgated by the California Building Standards Commission, which incorporates the adoption of the 2021 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, excluding Table 104.5, is hereby adopted by reference thereto as if fully set forth in this chapter, save and except for portions as are deleted, modified, or amended by the provisions of this chapter. Copies of the 2022 California Plumbing Code are on file in the office of the City Clerk and Building Official. Any changes made by the California Building Standards Commission applicable to the City, including new editions, shall be deemed incorporated herein. If any conflicts between this Code and any other City, State or Federal code should arise, the most restrictive code providing the highest level of safety as determined by the Building Official shall prevail. (§ 7, Ord. 08-22, eff. November 19, 2008; § 5, Ord. 14-06, eff. April 2, 2014; § 1, Ord. 16-25, eff. December 7, 2016; § 1, Ord. 19-14, eff. December 18, 2019; § 1, Ord. 22-10, eff. December 7, 2022)

8.6.102 Amendments to Plumbing Code.

(a) Add/Amend CPC Section 1205.1.1.

In all existing commercial and industrial establishments and places of assembly, when the service has been discontinued for ninety (90) days or more, the gas meter may be turned on only after the piping has been pressure tested and when the test and gas appliances have been approved by the Administrative Authority. A permit shall be required for such test.

In all existing residential buildings where service has been discontinued for ninety (90) days or longer, the gas may be turned on only after the piping has been pressure tested and when the test and gas appliances have been approved by the Administrative Authority. A permit shall be required for such test.

(§ 7, Ord. 08-22, eff. November 19, 2008; § 5, Ord. 14-06, eff. April 2, 2014)