Chapter 18.40 PLUMBING CODE

18.40.010 Adoption.

18.40.020 Deletion.

18.40.022 Application.

18.40.025 CPC Section 718.1 amended—Grade of sewers.

18.40.010 Adoption.

The city council adopts and incorporates by reference as though set forth in full in this chapter, the California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition, and Appendices A, B, D, and I, which is based on, and which amends the provisions of the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code as developed by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. This code and certain provisions of the Long Beach Municipal Code which shall remain in full force and effect as provided in this chapter, shall constitute and be known as the Long Beach Plumbing Code. A copy of the California Plumbing Code, printed as a code in book form, shall be on file in the office of the city clerk. (ORD-07-0062 § 10, 2007: Ord. C-7823 § 112, 2002: Ord. C-7622 § 14, 1999: Ord. C-7379 § 38, 1995: Ord. C-7004 § 22, 1992: Ord. C-6681 § 26, 1990; Ord. C-6453 § 20, 1988: Ord. C-6137 § 40, 1985: Ord. C-5696 § 1 (part), 1981: Ord. C-5330 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 8120.100(a)).

18.40.020 Deletion.

The following parts of the California Plumbing Code, as adopted in Section 18.40.010, are deleted: Chapter 13 - Health Care Facilities and Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems and Appendix Chapter 1 Administration. (ORD-07-0062 § 11, 2007: Ord. C-7823 § 113, 2002: Ord. C-7379 § 39, 1995: Ord. C-6453 § 21, 1988: Ord. C-6137 § 41, 1985: Ord. C-5696 § 1 (part), 1981: Ord. C-5330 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 8120.100(b)).

18.40.022 Application.

The provisions of the model code (the Uniform Plumbing Code), which are incorporated into the California Plumbing Code, are applicable to all occupancy groups and uses regulated by the model code. The amendments made by the state agencies to the model code and incorporated into the California Plumbing Code are applicable only to those occupancies or uses which the state agency making the amendments is authorized to regulate, as listed in Chapter 1 of the California Plumbing Code. The building and safety bureau shall only enforce those amendments made by the following state agencies.
A. The Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) as specified in Section 108 of the 2007 California Plumbing Code.
B. Division of the State Architect, Access Compliance (DSA/AC) as specified in Section 109 of the 2007 California Plumbing Code.
C. Office of the State Fire Marshal (SFM) as specified in Section 111 of the 2007 California Plumbing Code.
D. Office of Statewide Health, Planning and Development (OSHPD 3) as specified in Section 110 of the 2007 California Plumbing Code.
E. California Energy Commission (CEC) as specified in Section 105 of the 2007 California Plumbing Code.
F. Department of Water Resources (DWR) as specified in Section 113 of the 2007 California Plumbing Code. (ORD-07-0062 § 12, 2007: Ord. C-7823 § 114, 2002).

18.40.025 CPC Section 718.1 amended—Grade of sewers.

Section 718.1 of Chapter 7 of the California Plumbing Code is amended by adding the following to the exception:
The Building Official may approve a slope less than one-sixteenth of an inch per foot for sewers that are permitted, constructed, and inspected under the provisions of Title 15 of the Municipal Code.
(Ord. C-7823 § 115, 2002: Ord. C-7379 § 40, 1995: Ord. C-7004 § 24, 1992).