Chapter 15.16
PLUMBING CODE
Sections:
15.16.010 Adoption.
15.16.020 Citation.
15.16.030 Section 103.1, Chapter 1, Division 2 amended—Authority having jurisdiction.
15.16.040 Section 106.1, Chapter 1, Division 2 amended—Violations and penalties.
15.16.050 Section 104.0, Chapter 1, Division 2 amended—Permits and inspections.
15.16.060 Section 104.5, Chapter 1, Division 2 amended—Permit fees.
15.16.070 Section 107, Chapter 1, Division 2 amended—Board of appeals.
15.16.080 Section 205 amended—Definition of terms, C.
15.16.090 Section 208 amended—Definition of terms, F.
15.16.100 Section 301 amended—Materials.
15.16.110 Section 315 amended—Joints and connections.
15.16.120 Section 507 amended—Protection from damage.
15.16.130 Section 703 amended—Size of drainage piping.
15.16.140 Section 704 amended—Fixture connections (drainage).
15.16.150 Section 707 amended—Cleanouts.
15.16.160 Section 811 amended—Chemical wastes.
15.16.170 Section 908 amended—Vertical wet venting.
15.16.010 Adoption.
The rules, regulations and standards, printed and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials known as the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2021 Edition, with California amendments as set forth in the 2022 California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5), copies of which are in the Foster City Library and on file in the office of the city clerk (including Appendices A, B, C, D, G, I, J, K, and M thereto), in this chapter collectively called the plumbing code, are adopted as and for the rules, regulations and standards within this city as to all matters therein contained except as otherwise provided in this chapter. (Ord. 655 § 6, 2022)
15.16.020 Citation.
The California Plumbing Code adopted in Section 15.08.010 may be cited as the “California Plumbing Code”; provided, however, that when any section thereof is amended by anything contained in this chapter, citations to such section shall be made to “Section _________ of the California Plumbing Code as amended by the Municipal Code Section _________.” (Ord. 655 § 6, 2022)
15.16.030 Section 103.1, Chapter 1, Division 2 amended—Authority having jurisdiction.
The first paragraph of Section 103.1, Chapter 1, Division 2 of the California Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:
Section 103.1 Chapter 1, Division 2 Authority Having Jurisdiction. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be the Building Official and is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all provisions of this Code. Pursuant to the enforcement of the provisions of the Code, the Building Official may make reasonable interpretations based on studies and investigations deemed appropriate.
(Ord. 655 § 6, 2022)
15.16.040 Section 106.1, Chapter 1, Division 2 amended—Violations and penalties.
Section 106.1, Chapter 1, Division 2 of the California Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:
It is hereby declared that any violation of this code constitutes a public nuisance, and in addition to any other remedies provided by this code for its enforcement, the administrative authority may bring civil suit to enjoin the violations of any provision of this code.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this code is committed, continued or permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation such person shall be punished by a fine of up to $1,000.00 or by imprisonment of not more than six months, or both such fine and imprisonment.
The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and specifications shall not be deemed or construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this Code. No permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this Code shall be valid, except insofar as the work or use which it authorized is lawful.
The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans shall not prevent the Administrative Authority from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans and specifications or from preventing construction operations being carried on thereunder when in violation of the Code or of any other Ordinance or from revoking any certificate of approval when issued in error.
Every permit issued by the Administrative Authority under the provisions of this Code shall expire by limitation and become null and void, if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within sixty (60) days from date of such permit, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of one hundred and eighty (180) days. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee therefor shall be one- half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made, or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work; and provided, further, that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one (1) year.
(Ord. 655 § 6, 2022)
15.16.050 Section 104.0, Chapter 1, Division 2 amended—Permits and inspections.
Section 104.0, Chapter 1, Division 2 of the California Plumbing Code is amended by adding Subsections 104.2(3) and 104.2(4) to read as follows:
104.2(3) No permit shall be required for repairs done by a residential homeowner when the materials (normally or usually) cost $25.00 or less.
104.2(4) No permit shall be required for repairs done by a licensed contractor when the materials (normally or usually) cost $25.00 or less.
(Ord. 655 § 6, 2022)
15.16.060 Section 104.5, Chapter 1, Division 2 amended—Permit fees.
Section 104.5, Chapter 1, Division 2 of the California Plumbing Code is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:
Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this section as set forth in the Schedule of Fees or as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by resolution by the City Council.
To determine the acceptability of technologies, processes, products, facilities, materials and uses attending the design, operation or use of a building or plumbing systems subject to inspection by the Chief Building Official, the Chief Building Official is authorized to require the owner or owner’s authorized agent to provide, without charge to the jurisdiction, a technical opinion and report. The opinion and report shall be prepared by a qualified mechanical engineer, subject matter expert, or accredited organization acceptable to the Chief Building Official. The Chief Building Official is authorized to require design submittals to be prepared by, and bear the stamp of, a California registered design professional.
(Ord. 655 § 6, 2022)
15.16.070 Section 107, Chapter 1, Division 2 amended—Board of appeals.
Section 107, Chapter 1, Division 2 of the California Plumbing Code is added to read as follows:
Section 107 Chapter 1, Division 2 In order to provide for a final determination for the suitability of alternate materials, methods of construction, and reasonable interpretation of the provisions of this code, in the event of disagreement with the determination of the Building Official, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals, consisting of five members experienced in building construction. The Building Official shall act as Secretary of the Board. The Board of Appeals shall be appointed by the City Council and shall hold office at its pleasure. The Board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigations and shall consider all evidence or proof submitted and conduct, or cause to be conducted, any investigations or tests it deems necessary and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the Building Official with a duplicate copy to the appellant and may recommend to the Governing Body such new legislation as is consistent therewith.
(Ord. 655 § 6, 2022)
15.16.080 Section 205 amended—Definition of terms, C.
Section 205 of the California Plumbing Code is amended by adding the definition of Condensate Waste as follows:
Condensate Waste—Waste water caused by the formation of moisture on the outside of coils or other surfaces.
(Ord. 655 § 6, 2022)
15.16.090 Section 208 amended—Definition of terms, F.
Section 208 of the California Plumbing Code is amended by adding the definition of “First Floor” as follows:
First Floor—The first floor is the ground floor, or slab floor above the garage, basement, or crawl space.
(Ord. 655 § 6, 2022)
15.16.100 Section 301 amended—Materials.
Section 301 of the California Plumbing Code is amended by adding Subsection 301.8 to read as follows:
Section 301.8 No metallic piping, and the appurtenances thereto, shall be located in contact with soil, unless in a chase and with the approval of the Building Official.
(Ord. 655 § 6, 2022)
15.16.110 Section 315 amended—Joints and connections.
Section 315 of the California Plumbing Code is amended by adding Subsection 315.3 to read as follows:
Section 315.3 All connections between ferrous and nonferrous pipe shall be made with a six-inch red brass nipple or a dielectric union.
(Ord. 655 § 6, 2022)
15.16.120 Section 507 amended—Protection from damage.
Section 507 of the California Plumbing Code is amended by adding Subsections 507.14.3 and 507.5.1 to read as follows:
507.14.3 Fuel burning appliances shall not be installed within private garages constructed in conjunction with any Group H or I Occupancy. Any wall common to the equipment space and the private garage shall meet the fire resistive requirements as specified in Table 508.4 of the California Building Code between the major occupancy and that garage.
507.5.1 Water heaters shall have safety pans with drains when located in living areas or when leakage would do damage to the building or its contents. The pans shall be of metal or other material approved by the Building Official and be of such dimension as to provide a minimum of 2 inches clearance between the pan and the outside diameter of the heater with a depth of 3 inches. The drain shall not be less than 3/4 inches. The drain shall be extended to the exterior of the building with a down angle terminating between 6 inches and 24 inches of grade.
(Ord. 655 § 6, 2022)
15.16.130 Section 703 amended—Size of drainage piping.
Section 703 of the California Plumbing Code is amended by adding a paragraph to Section 703.2 to read as follows:
All horizontal drainage piping below the first floor, receiving the discharge of water closets, shall be not less than four (4) inches in diameter, except that additions to or remodeling of, existing system may be installed in accordance with Table 703.2.
(Ord. 655 § 6, 2022)
15.16.140 Section 704 amended—Fixture connections (drainage).
Section 704 of the California Plumbing Code is amended by adding Subsection 704.4 to read as follows:
Section 704.4 Two fixtures set back to back shall be limited to those fixtures serving only one residence. No back to back fixtures from a common soil line shall penetrate either a property line or a unit separation wall. A unit separation wall as defined in this paragraph shall mean a common wall between two apartments, two condominiums or two townhouses.
(Ord. 655 § 6, 2022)
15.16.150 Section 707 amended—Cleanouts.
Section 707 of the California Plumbing Code is amended by adding Subsection 707.15 to read as follows:
Section 707.15 When a main sewer is located in the street, alley or easement, there must be provided a cleanout brought up flush with sidewalk level back of sidewalk, and, if no curb or sidewalk exist, then the cleanout must be located inside of the lot line. Riser shall be of approved material, minimum size of 4 inches, brought up to the level of the ground by a wye and branch fittings, and top of same to be provided with a regulation cleanout. If the sidewalk space mentioned is entirely concrete, then a cast iron sidewalk box, with loose cover fitted with brass screws, shall be installed. The minimum size for a cleanout plug shall be 4 inches.
(Ord. 655 § 6, 2022)
15.16.160 Section 811 amended—Chemical wastes.
Section 811 of the California Plumbing Code is amended by adding Subsections 811.9 through 811.18 to correspond with Sections 170 through 179, inclusive, of Ordinance No. 46 of the Estero Municipal Improvement District; copies of the ordinance are on file with the city clerk.
Section 811 of the California Plumbing Code is amended by adding Subsection 811.1.2 to read as follows:
Section 811.1.2 Chemical waste having an NFPA health, flammability or reactivity rating of 3 or 4 shall have a secondary receptor as required in the California Mechanical Code § 1406.2.1.3 and § 1406.2.1.4.
(Ord. 655 § 6, 2022)
15.16.170 Section 908 amended—Vertical wet venting.
Section 908 of the California Plumbing Code is amended by adding a new Subsection 908.3 to read as follows:
Section 908.3 Wet venting, vertical or horizontal, is allowed only with approval of the Building Official.
(Ord. 655 § 6, 2022)