Cal. Code Regs. tit. 25 § 4519.1

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

Section 4519.1 - Potable Water Storage Tanks

Potable water storage tanks installed in plumbing systems shall comply with the following:

(a) Tanks shall be listed to approved standards and installed in a location to be removable for service, repair or replacement without the necessity of removing permanent structural, mechanical or electrical equipment. Where the tank is installed in such a manner that it may be subject to road damage it shall be provided with mechanical protection.

(b) Non-pressure gravity tanks shall be equipped with a vent at the top of the tank. Vents and overflow pipe openings shall be protected from the entrance of dirt, insects and other contamination.

(c) Potable water storage tanks designed to be pressurized, shall be equipped with a listed air pressure relief valve set to open at not more than 125 pounds per square inch gauge (psig) (862 KPA) or in accordance with the tank manufacturer's instructions.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 25, § 4519.1

1. New section filed 9-19-2011; operative 10-19-2011 (Register 2011, No. 38).

Note: Authority cited: Section 18015, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 18025, Health and Safety Code.

1. New section filed 9-19-2011; operative 10-19-2011 (Register 2011, No. 38).