Appendix R Tiny Houses — 2025 California Plumbing Code
California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-10-19 · California
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Italicized text is a California amendment to the model code, as printed in the official publication.
Cite as: 2025 California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5) Appendix R · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
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APPENDIX R
TINY HOUSES
The provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically adopted by a state agency, or referenced in the adopting ordinance.
R 101.0 Tiny Houses.
R 101.1 Applicability. This appendix shall apply to structures permanently attached to a foundation. The tiny house plumbing systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with the requirements of this appendix and the requirements of this code. The provision of this appendix shall apply to permanent structures of 400 square feet (37 m [2] )or less. The provisions of this appendix shall not apply to recreational vehicles as defined in NFPA 1192 or to manufactured homes
as defined in NFPA 501A.
R 102.0 Definitions.
R 102.1 General. For purposes of this appendix, the following definition shall apply:
Tiny House. A single family dwelling that, is not greater than 400 square feet (37 m [2] ), not including loft area.
R 103.0. General.
R 103.1 Permits and Construction Documents. Per mits and construction documents shall be submitted and approved in accordance with Section 104.0. R 103.2 Fuel-Gas Piping System. Gas piping system shall be sized and installed in accordance with Chapter 12.
R 103.3 Water Heaters. Water heaters shall be installed in accordance with Chapter 5 and the manufacturer’s recommendations and instructions.
R 103.4 Potable Water Sources. Where a public water supply system is available, it shall be used. Private or alternate water sources shall comply with the potable water standards of the state, and local health authority. R 103.5 Water Supply to Fixtures. Each plumbing fixture shall be provided with an adequate supply of potable water in accordance with Chapter 6.
R 103.6 Protection of Potable Water. The potable water supply shall be protected from pollution and contamination in accordance with Section 602.0 and Section 603.0. Backflow prevention shall be in accordance with Table 603.2.
R 103.7 Water-Treatment Equipment. Where installed, water-treatment equipment shall comply with the requirements of Section 611.0.
R 103.8 Testing. Installations of water supply, drainage, and venting systems shall be tested and inspected in accordance with the requirements of this code.
R 201.0 Tiny House Fixtures.
R 201.1 Fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 4.
R 201.2 Kitchen. Each tiny house shall be provided with a kitchen sink.
R 201.3 Bathroom. Each tiny house shall be provided with not less than one water closet, one lavatory, and one bath, shower or combination bath/shower.
R 201.4 Bathtubs and Whirlpool Bathtubs. Where installed, bathtubs and whirlpool bathtubs shall be in accordance with Section 409.0.
R 201.5 Showers Compartments. Where installed, shower compartment enclosures shall be not less than 30 inches (762 mm) wide by 30 inches (762 mm) long.
R 201.6 Water Closet. Water closets shall be in accordance
with Section 411.0.
R 201.7 Lavatories. Lavatories shall be in accordance with
Section 407.0.
R 202.0 Tiny House Water Supply System. R 202.1 Water Service Outlet. Each tiny house shall be provided with a water service outlet delivering potable water. The water service outlet riser shall be not less than ¾ of an inch (20 mm) nominal pipe size. R 202.2 Sizing Water Supply and Distribution Sys- tems. Water distribution systems shall be sized in accordance with Section 610.0. Water supply piping, joints, and connections shall be installed in accordance with Chapter 6. R 202.3 Pressure. Each tiny house water distribution system shall be so designed and maintained at not less than 15 pounds force per square inch (psi) (103 kPa) at each fixture inlet in accordance with Section 608.1. Water pressure exceeding 80 psi (552 kPa), shall be limited in accordance with Section 608.2.
R 203.0 Tiny House Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV) System. R 203.1 General. Sanitary drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems shall be installed in accordance with Chapter 7 and Chapter 9. The DWV system shall connect to the public sanitary waste system. Private sewage disposal systems shall be permitted where approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. See Appendix H for private sewage disposal system general guidelines.
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