Section 4016 - Application for Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing System ApprovalA manufacturer of vehicles may make application to the Southern California office of the department for approval of typical equipment and installations prior to construction, which may be referenced on subsequent plans submitted pursuant to Section 4017.
(a) General Requirements. (1) Dimensioned drawings and specifications which clearly indicate the nature and extent of the work proposed.(2) Two copies of all documents submitted for approval shall be on substantial paper or cloth, not less than 8 1/2 x 11 inches or multiples thereof but not exceeding 25 1/2 x 36 inches.(3) An application on forms supplied by the department.(4) Plan filing fees as required by Section 4044 for each system or plan.(5) Plan checking fees as required by Section 4044. A minimum plan checking fee shall accompany all plans and specifications. NOTE: The following letters shall be used on plans to designate typical systems: Electrical--"E"; Mechanical--"M"; and Plumbing--"P".
(b) When it becomes necessary to resubmit plans to the department for checking a plan resubmission fee rate shall be charged pursuant to Section 4044. A minimum resubmission fee shall accompany all plans and specifications.(c) Electrical. Complete electrical specifications: (1) Type and size of feeder assembly.(2) Voltage and amperage of branch circuit panelboard.(3) Branch circuit identification, amperage of overcurrent protection device, wire size and type.(4) Voltage and amperage of fixed appliances.(6) When designated for low voltage systems, a complete schematic of the electrical system, including wire sizes, overcurrent protection, and equipment ratings shall be made.(7) Type and rating of generators and switching equipment.(d) Mechanical. Plan may be to scale or schematic, and must show:(1) Description of all materials, appliances, fittings, pipe tubing, vents and ducts.(2) Btuh input rating of all fuel-burning appliances.(3) Size of openings for combustion air except where an integral part of an approved appliance.(5) Diameter and type of pipe and tubing, including method of calculating the system.(6) Size and location of liquid fuel tanks and LPG cylinders.(7) Size, location and construction of fuel storage compartments.(8) Vertical clearances between range burners and combustible materials and methods of protection where required.(9) Size, length, type and location of vents and vent connectors.(10) Type, size and material of air ducts.(11) Minimum free area and location of circulating air supply inlet.(12) Minimum size and location of all conditioned and return air openings.(13) Certification that heating facilities for mobile homes comply with Title VI (24 C.F.R.) requirements.(e) Plumbing. Plan may be to scale or schematic, and must show: (1) Description of all materials, fixtures, fittings, pipe, tubing, shower stalls and walls.(2) Diameter and type of pipe and tubing, length of three-eighths inch O.D. tubing, and all trap arms.(3) Size and type of fittings.(4) Grade of drainage piping.(5) Method of securing all piping.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 25, § 4016
1. Amendment filed 5-4-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 18). For prior history, see Registers 73, No. 36, 75, No. 30, 76, No. 25 and 76, No. 31. Note: Authority cited: Section 18020, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18055, 18056.5, 18060, Health and Safety Code.
1. Amendment filed 5-4-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 18). For prior history, see Registers 73, No. 36, 75, No. 30, 76, No. 25 and 76, No. 31.