Chapter 15 — ALTERNATE WATER SOURCES FOR NONPOTABLE APPLICATIONS
1505.9 Valves — 2025 California Plumbing Code
California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-10-19 · California
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Cite as: 2025 California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5) § 1505.9 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
Valves, except fixture supply control valves, shall be equipped with a locking feature. 1505.9.1 Valve Seals. The master reclaimed (recycled) water shut-off valve and/or the reclaimed (recycled) water meter curb cock and each valve within a wall shall be sealed after the recycled water supply system has been approved and placed into operation. These seals shall be either crimped lead wire seal or plastic break away seal which, if broken after system approval, shall be deemed conclusive evidence that the recycled water supply sys- tem has been accessed. The seals shall be purple, num- bered, and contain the words “RECYCLED WATER,” and shall be supplied by the recycled water purveyor, or by other arrangements acceptable to the Authority Hav- ing Jurisdiction.
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1505.9.2 Valve and Appurtenance Access Door Signs. Each reclaimed (recycled) water valve within a wall shall have its access door into the wall equipped with a warning sign approximately 6 inches by 6 inches (152 mm x 152 mm) with wording in approximately 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) letters on a purple background. The word- ing text and format of the sign shall be substantially the same as that specified in Section 1505.13.3. The signs shall be attached inside the access door frame and shall hang in the center of the access door frame. This sign requirement shall be applicable to any and all access doors, hatches, etc., leading to reclaimed (recycled) water piping and appurtenances.
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