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Ordinance No. 5480
Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Repealing Chapter 16.08
of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and Amending Title 16 to Adopt a New
Chapter 16.08, California Plumbing Code, 2019 Edition, and
Local Amendments and Related Findings
The Council of the City of Palo Alto does ORDAIN as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 16.08 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is hereby amended by repealing it
in its entirety and adopting a new Chapter 16.08 to read as follows:
16.08 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
16.08.010 2019 California Plumbing Code adopted.
The California Plumbing Code, 2019 Edition, Title 24, Part 5 of the California Code of Regulations
together with those omissions, amendments, exceptions and additions thereto, is adopted and
hereby incorporated in this Chapter by reference and made a part hereof the same as if fully set
forth herein.
Unless superseded and expressly repealed, references in City of Palo Alto forms, documents and
regulations to the chapters and sections of the former California Code of Regulations, Title 24, 2016,
shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions contained within the California Code of
Regulations, Title 24, 2019. Ordinance No. 5392 of the City of Palo Alto and all other ordinances or
parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby suspended and expressly repealed.
Wherever the phrases "California Plumbing Code" or "Plumbing Code" are used in this code or
any ordinance of the City, such phrases shall be deemed and construed to refer and apply to the
California Plumbing Code, 2019 Edition, as adopted by this Chapter. One copy of the California
Plumbing Code, 2019 Edition, has been filed for use and examination of the public in the Office of
the Building Official of the City of Palo Alto.
16.08.020 2019 California Plumbing Code Appendix Chapters adopted.
The following Appendix Chapter of the California Plumbing Code, 2019 Edition, is adopted and
hereby incorporated in this Chapter by reference and made a part hereof the same as if fully set
forth herein:
A. Appendix A – Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Supply System
16.08.030 Cross - References to California Plumbing Code.
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The provisions of this Chapter contain cross-references to the provisions of the California
Plumbing Code, 2019 Edition, in order to facilitate reference and comparison to those provisions.
16.08.040 Violations -- Penalties.
It is unlawful for any person to violate any provision or to fail to comply with any of the
requirements of this Chapter or any permits, conditions, or variances granted under this Chapter.
Violators shall be subject to any penalty or penalties authorized by law, including but not limited
to: administrative enforcement pursuant to Chapters 1.12 and 1.16 of the Palo Alto Municipal
Code; and criminal enforcement pursuant to Chapter 1.08 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code. Each
separate day or any portion thereof during which any violation of this Chapter occurs or
continues shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense.
When the chief building official determines that a violation of this Chapter has occurred, the
chief building official may record a notice of pendency of code violation with the Office of the
County Recorder stating the address and owner of the property involved. When the violation has
been corrected, the chief building official shall issue and record a release of the notice of
pendency of code violation.
16.08.050 Enforcement -- Criminal Enforcement Authority.
The employee positions designated in this section are authorized to exercise the authority
provided in California Penal Code section 836.5 for violations of this Chapter. The designated
employee positions are: (1) chief building official, (2) assistant chief building official, (3) building
inspection manager, and (4) code enforcement officer.
16.08.060 Local Amendments.
The provisions of this Chapter shall constitute local amendments to the cross-referenced provisions
of the California Plumbing Code, 2019 Edition, and shall be deemed to replace the cross-referenced
sections of said Code with the respective provisions set forth in this Chapter.
16.08.070 Section 306.3 Palo Alto Sewer Use.
Section 306.3 is added to the California Plumbing Code to read:
306.3 Palo Alto Sewer Use. All non-domestic waste shall comply with the City of
Palo Alto Sewer Use Ordinance (Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 16.09).
Where discrepancies exist between the requirements of this code and said
ordinance, the provisions of said ordinance shall apply.
16.08.080 Section 701.2, Part 4 Drainage Piping.
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Section 701.2, Part (4) of the California Plumbing Code is amended to read:
701.2 (4) Copper, copper alloys, lead and lead alloys, including brass, shall
not be used for building sanitary drainage lines, connectors or seals
coming in contact with sewage except for domestic waste sink traps
and short lengths of associated connecting pipes where alternate
materials are impracticable.
Where permitted by the building official, copper tube for drainage piping
shall have a weight of not less than that of copper drainage tube type
DWV.
16.08.090 Section 719.7 Cleanouts.
Section 719.7 is added to the California Plumbing Code to read:
719.7 A cleanout shall be provided at the point of connection between the
building sewer and the city lateral and an approved fitting shall be used to bring
the cleanout riser to grade. Where sewer cleanouts are to be connected to
existing city laterals, such connections shall be accomplished by use of a City of
Palo Alto Utility-approved fitting.
16.08.100 Section 808.2 Cooling Water.
Section 808.2 of the California Plumbing Code is added to read:
808.2 Single Pass Cooling Water Systems Prohibited. Clean running water used
exclusively as a cooling medium in an appliance, device, or apparatus is prohibited.
16.08.110 Section 1014.1.3 Food Waste Disposal Units and Dishwashers.
Section 1014.1.3 of the California Plumbing Code is amended to read:
1014.1.3 Food Waste Disposal Units and Dishwashers. Unless specifically
required or permitted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, no dishwasher shall be
connected to or discharge into any grease interceptor. Commercial Food Waste
Disposal Units are prohibited.
16.08.120 Section 1101.4 Material Uses.
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Section 1101.4 of the California Plumbing Code is amended to read:
1101.4 Material Uses. Pipe, tube, and fittings conveying rainwater shall be of such materials
and design as to perform their intended function to the satisfaction of the Authority Having
Jurisdiction. Conductors within a vent or shaft shall be of cast-iron, galvanized steel, wrought
iron, Schedule 40 ABS DWV, Schedule 40 PVC DWV, stainless steel 304 or 316L (stainless
steel 304 pipe and fittings shall not be installed underground and shall be kept not less than
6 inches (152 mm) aboveground), or other approved materials, and changes in direction
shall be in accordance with the requirements of Section 706.0. ABS and PVC DWV piping
installations shall be installed in accordance with applicable standards referenced in Table
1701.1 and the firestop protection requirements in the California Building Code. Except for
individual single-family dwelling units, materials exposed within ducts or plenums shall have
a flame-spread index of not more than 25 and a smoke-developed index of not more than
50, where tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723. These tests shall comply with all
requirements of the standards to include the sample size, both for width and length. Plastic
pipe shall not be tested filled with water.
[HCD 1 & HCD 2] ABS or PVC installations are limited to not more than two stories of areas
of residential accommodation.
[OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4] ABS and PVC installations are not allowed.
16.08.130 Section 1101.4.2 Conductors
Section 1101.4.2 of the California Plumbing Code is amended to read:
1101.4.2 Conductors. Conductors installed aboveground in buildings shall be in accordance
with the applicable standards referenced in Table 701.2 for aboveground drain, waste, and
vent pipe. Conductors installed above ground level shall be of: service weight cast-iron soil
pipe or hubless cast-iron soil pipe; standard weight galvanized steel pipe; stainless steel 304
or 316L [stainless steel 304 pipe and fittings shall not be installed underground and shall be
kept not less than 6 inches (152 mm) aboveground]; or Schedule 40 ABS or Schedule 40 PVC
plastic pipe.
1101.4.2.1 [HCD 1]
ABS or PVC installations are limited to not more than two stories of areas of residential
accommodation.
1101.4.2.2 [OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4]
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ABS and PVC installations are not allowed.
16.08.140 Section 1101.4.3 Leaders
Section 1101.4.3 of the California Plumbing Code is amended to read:
1101.4.3 Leaders. Leaders installed outside shall be in accordance with the applicable
standards referenced in Table 701.2 for aboveground drain, waste, and vent pipe; aluminum
sheet metal; or galvanized steel sheet metal.
16.08.150 Section 1102.1 Roof Drains (Applications).
Section 1102.1 of the California Plumbing Code is amended to read:
1102.1 Roof drains shall be constructed of aluminum, cast-iron, stainless steel, ABS,
PVC, polypropylene, polyethylene, or nylon and shall comply with ASME A112.3.1 or
ASME A112.6.4.
SECTION 2. The Council adopts the findings for local amendments to the California Plumbing
Code, 2019 Edition, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 3. The Council finds that this project is exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), pursuant to Section 15061 of the CEQA Guidelines, because
it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the amendments herein adopted will
have a significant effect on the environment.
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SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall be effective on the commencement of the thirty-first day after
the date of its adoption.
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INTRODUCED: November 4, 2019
PASSED: November 18, 2019
AYES: CORMACK, DUBOIS, FILSETH, KNISS, KOU, TANAKA
NOES:
ABSENT: FINE
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST:
____________________________ ____________________________
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED:
____________________________ ____________________________
Assistant City Attorney City Manager
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Director of Planning and Development
Services
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Director of Administrative Services
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Exhibit A
FINDINGS FOR LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2019 EDITION
Section 17958 of the California Health and Safety Code provides that the City may
make changes to the provisions in the uniform codes that are published in the California Building
Standards Code. Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7 of the Health and Safety Code require that for
each proposed local change to those provisions in the uniform codes and published in the
California Building Standards Code which regulate buildings used for human habitation, the City
Council must make findings supporting its determination that each such local change is
reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions.
Local building regulations having the effect of amending the uniform codes, which
were adopted by the City prior to November 23, 1970, were unaffected by the regulations of
Sections 17958, 17958.5 and 17958.7 of the Health and Safety Code. Therefore, amendments to
the uniform codes which were adopted by the City Council prior to November 23, 1970, and have
been carried through from year to year without significant change, need no required findings.
Also, amendments to provisions not regulating buildings used for human habitation, including
amendments made only for administrative consistency, do not require findings.
Code: CPC
Section Title Add Deleted Amended Justification
(See below for
keys)
306.3 Palo Alto Sewer Use C
701.2, Part4 Drainage Piping T
719.7 Cleanouts T & G
808.2 Cooling Water C & T
1014.1.3 Food Waste Disposal Units and
Dishwashers
T
1101.4 Material Uses G T
1101.4.2 Conductors G & T
1101.4.3 Leaders G & T
1102.1 Roof Drains (Applications) T
Appendix A Recommended Rules for Sizing the
Water Supply System
C & T
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Key to Justification for Amendments to Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations
This amendment is justified on the basis of a local climatic condition. The seasonal
climatic conditions during the late summer and fall create severe fire hazards to the
public health and welfare in the City of Palo Alto. The hot, dry weather frequently
results in wild land fires on the brush covered slopes west of Interstate 280. The
aforementioned conditions combined with the geological characteristics of the hills
within the City create hazardous conditions for which departure from California
Building Standards Code is required.
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This amendment is justified on the basis of a local geological condition. The City of
Palo Alto is subject to earthquake hazard caused by its proximity to San Andreas
fault. This fault runs from Hollister, through the Santa Cruz Mountains, epicenter
of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, then on up the San Francisco Peninsula, then
offshore at Daly City near Mussel Rock. This is the approximate location of the
epicenter of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. The other fault proximate to the
City is Hayward fault. This fault is about 74 miles long, situated mainly along the
western base of the hills on the east side of San Francisco Bay. Both of these faults
are considered major Northern California earthquake faults which may experience
rupture at any time. Thus, because the City is within a seismic area which includes
these earthquake faults, the modifications and changes cited herein are designed
to better limit property damage as a result of seismic activity and to establish
criteria for repair of damaged properties following a local emergency.
The City of Palo Alto topography includes hillsides with narrow and winding access,
which makes timely response by fire suppression vehicles difficult. Palo Alto is
contiguous with the San Francisco Bay, resulting in a natural receptor for storm and
waste water run-off. Also the City of Palo Alto is located in an area that is
potentially susceptible to liquefaction during a major earthquake. The surface
condition consists mostly of stiff to dense sandy clay, which is highly plastic and
expansive in nature. The aforementioned conditions within the City create
hazardous conditions for which departure from California Building Standards Code is
warranted.
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