CHAPTER 29

PLUMBING SYSTEMS
SECTION 2901
PLUMBING CODE
Plumbing systems shall comply with the Plumbing Code.
SECTION 2902
NUMBER OF FIXTURES
2902.1 General. The number of plumbing fixtures within a
building shall not be less than set forth for each type of building
occupancy in Table 29-A. Fixtures located within unisex toilet
and bathing rooms shall be included in determining the number
of fixtures provided in an occupancy. Accessible toilet and
bathing facilities shall be provided in accordance with Chapter
11. For sanitation requirements, see Section 1210.
Exceptions:
1. Required sanitary facilities for temporary uses shall
be determined by the building official.
2. Buildings not normally occupied.
2902.2 Occupant load factors. The occupant load factors
shall be as shown in Table 29-A.
Exception: Where toilet facilities are provided for employ-
ees only, the occupant load shall be the actual number of
employees on the largest shift.
The occupant load shall be divided equally between the sexes.
Exception: Where circumstances dictate that a different
ratio is needed, the adjustment shall be approved by the
building official.
2902.3 Separate facilities. Separate facilities shall be pro-
vided for each sex as specified in Table 29-A.
Exceptions:
1. Employee toilet rooms serving 15 or fewer employ-
ees and public restrooms serving an occupant load of
15 or less may have one water closet and one lavatory
in the same roomwith privacy lock and an occupied
indicator.
2. Unisex restrooms may be provided in satisfying the
total number of required fixtures.
3. Separate inmate facilities shall not be required in
detention facilities, if serving one sex only.
2902.4 Location. In restaurants and dining establishments or
where patrons have paid a fee for attendance and will remain in
the building for an extended period of time, sanitary fixtures
shall be located in the same building. In Group B (other than
restaurants and dining establishments), F, H, Mand S occupan-
cies, toilet facilities shall be located either in such building or
conveniently in a building adjacent thereto on the same prop-
erty.
Water closet rooms in connection with food establishments
where food is prepared, stored or served shall have a
nonabsorbent interior finish as specified in Sections 1210.1
and 1210.2, shall have hand-washing facilities therein or adja-
cent thereto, and shall be separated from food preparation and
storage rooms as specified in Section 1210.5.
2902.5 Dwelling units. Dwelling units shall be provided with a
kitchen equipped with a kitchen sink. Dwelling units, congre-
gate residences and lodging houses shall be provided with a
bathroomequipped with facilities consisting of a water closet,
lavatory and either a bathtub or shower. Each sink, lavatory and
either a bathtub or shower shall be equipped with hot and cold
running water necessary for its normal operation.
2902.6 Water closet space requirements. In all occupancies,
the water closet stool shall be located in a clear floor space not
less than 30 inches (762 mm) in width. The clear floor space in
front of the water closet stool shall not be less than 24 inches
(610 mm). See Chapter 11 for accessible water closets.
SECTION 2903
DRINKING FOUNTAINS
2903.1 General. Drinking fountains shall be provided where
required by this section. Drinking fountains shall be accessible
as required by Chapter 11.
Exception: Drinking fountains are not required when the
occupant load is 30 or less.
2903.2 Where required. In Group Aoccupancies, at least one
drinking fountain shall be provided at each floor level in an
approved location.
Exception: A drinking fountain need not be provided in a
drinking or dining establishment.
In Group E occupancies, there shall be at least one drinking
fountain on each floor of elementary and secondary schools.
Drinking fountains shall not be installed in toilet rooms.
SECTION 2904
ALTERATION OF EXISTING
GROUP A OCCUPANCIES
2904.1 Definitions.
SUBSTANTIAL ALTERATION. Any alteration where the
total cost of all alterations (including, but not limited to electri-
cal, mechanical, plumbing and structural changes) for a build-
ing or facility within any 12-month period amounts to 60
percent or more of the appraised value.
STRUCTURALLY IMPRACTICAL. An alteration that has
little likelihood of being accomplished because existing struc-
tural conditions would require removing or altering a load-bear-
ing member which is an essential part of the structural frame, or
because site constraints prohibit modification or addition of ele-
ments, spaces or features which are in full and strict compliance
with the minimum requirements for new construction.
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2904.2 Requirements. Where substantial alterations are made
to an existing Groups A, Mand E occupancy with an occupant
load in excess of 300, water closets, as specified in Table 29-A
for new construction, shall be provided.
Exception: The building official may approve substantial
alterations without the installation of additional water closets
onlywhere it is structurallyinfeasible tomake suchalterations;
where existing site conditions, including the size of existing
public water or sewer lines, prohibit such installations; or
where zoning regulations prohibit adding floor area to the
existing building. The number of water closets provided shall
be the maximum number feasible but need not exceed the
number required for new construction.
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PLUMBING SYSTEMS
TABLE 29-A
MINIMUM PLUMBING FIXTURES
1
TYPE OF BUILDING OR OCCUPANCY
2
WATER CLOSETS
3
(fixtures per person)
MALE FEMALE
LAVATORIES4
(fixtures per person)
MALE FEMALE
BATHTUB OR SHOWER
(fixtures per person)
For the occupancies listed below, use 30 square feet (2.78 m
2
) per occupant for the minimum number of plumbing fixtures.
Group A, and assembly uses
Conference rooms, dining rooms, drinking
establishments, exhibit rooms, gymnasiums,
lounges, stages and similar uses, including
restaurants classified as Group B occupancies
amusement parks, entertainment and sports
arenas, community halls, special event centers
1:125 1:125
2:2675 2:2675
3:76125 3:76125
4:126200 4:126200
5:201300 5:201300
6:301400 6:301400
Over 400, add one fixture for each
additional 200 males or 150 females.
One for each water closet up to four;
then one for each two additional
water closets
For the assembly occupancies listed below, use the number of fixed seating or, where no fixed seating is provided, use 15 square feet (1.39m
2
) per
occupant for the minimum number of plumbing fixtures.
Assembly places
Auditoriums, convention halls, dance floors,
lodge rooms, stadiums and casinos
1:150 3:150
2:51100 4:51100
3:101150 6:101200
4:151300 8:201400
Over 300 males, add one fixture for
each additional 200, and over 400
females add one for each 125.
1:1200 1:1200
2:201400 2:201400
3:401750 3:401750
Over 750, add one fixture for each
additional 500 persons.
For the assembly occupancies listed below, use the number of fixed seating or, where no fixed seating is provided, use 30 square feet (2.29m
2
) per
occupant for the minimum number of plumbing fixtures.
Worship places
Principal assembly area
Worship places
Educational and activity unit
one per 150 one per 75
one per 125 one per 75
one per two water closets
one per two water closets
For the occupancies listed below, use 200 square feet (18.58 m
2
) per occupant for the minimum number of plumbing fixtures.
Group B
Offices or public buildings
1:115 1:115
2:1635 2:1635
3:3655 3:3655
Over 55, add one for each 50 persons.
one per two water closets
For the occupancies listed below, use 50 square feet (4.65 m
2
) per occupant for the minimum number of plumbing fixtures.
Group E
Schoolsfor staff use
All schools
1:115 1:115
2:1635 2:1635
3:3655 3:3655
Over 55, add one fixture for each
additional 40 persons.
one per 40 one per 40
Schoolsfor student use
Day care
1:120 1:120
2:2150 2:2150
Over 50, add one fixture for each
additional 50 persons.
1:125 1:125
2:2650 2:2650
Over 50, add one fixture for each
additional 50 persons.
Elementary one per 30 one per 25 one per 35 one per 35
Secondary one per 40 one per 30 one per 40 one per 40
For the occupancies listed below, use 50 square feet (4.65 m
2
) per occupant for the minimum number of plumbing fixtures.
Education Facilities other than Group E
Others (colleges, universities, adult centers, etc.) one per 40 one per 30 one per 40 one per 40
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PLUMBING SYSTEMS
TABLE 29-Acontinued
MINIMUM PLUMBING FIXTURES
1
TYPE OF BUILDING OR OCCUPANCY
2
WATER CLOSETS
3
(fixtures per person)
MALE FEMALE
LAVATORIES4
(fixtures per person)
MALE FEMALE
BATHTUB OR SHOWER
(fixtures per person)
For the occupancies listed below, use 2,000 square feet (185.8 m
2
) per occupant for the minimum number of plumbing fixtures.
Group F
Workshop, foundries and similar
establishments, and Group H occupancies
1:110 1:110
2:1125 2:1125
3:2650 3:2650
4:5175 4:5175
5:76100 5:76100
Over 100, add one fixture for each
additional 300 persons.
One for each two water closets
One shower for each 15
persons exposed to excessive
heat or to skin contamination
with irritating materials
For the occupancies listed below, use the designated application and 200 square feet (18.58m
2
) per occupant of the general use area for the minimum
number of plumbing fixtures.
Group I
Hospital waiting rooms one per room (usable by either sex) one per room
Hospital general use areas 1:115 1:115
2:1635 3:1635
3:3655 4:3655
Over 55, add one fixture for each
additional 40 persons.
one per each two water closets
Hospitals
Patient room
Ward room
one per room
one per eight patients
one per room
one per 10 patients
one per room
one per 20 patients
Jails and reformatories
Cell
Exercise room
one per cell
one per exercise room
one per cell
one per exercise room
Other institutions (on each occupied floor) one per 25 one per 25 one per 10 one per 10 one per eight
For the occupancies listed below, use 200 square feet (18.58 m
2
) per occupant for the minimum number of plumbing fixtures.
Group M
Retail or wholesale stores 1:150 1:150
2:51100 2:51100
3:101400 3:101200
4:201300
5:301400
Over 400, add one fixture for each
additional 500 males and one for each
150 females.
one for each two water closets
For Group R occupancies, dwelling units and hotel guest rooms, use the chart. For congregate residences, use 200 square feet (18.58m
2
) for Group
R, Division 1 occupancies and 300 square feet (27.87 m
2
) for Group R, Division 3 occupancies for the minimum plumbing fixtures.
Group R
Dwelling units
Hotel guest rooms
one per dwelling unit
one per guest room
one per dwelling unit
one per guest room
one per dwelling unit
one per guest room
Congregate residences
one per 10 one per 8
Add one fixture for each additional 25
males and one for each additional 20
females.
one per 12 one per 12
Over 12, add one fixture for each
additional 20 males and one for each
additional 15 females
one per eight
For females, add one bathtub per
30. Over 150, add one per 20.
For the occupancies listed below, use 5,000 square feet (464.5 m
2
) per occupant for the minimum number of plumbing fixtures.
Group S
Warehouses
1:110 1:110
2:1125 2:1125
3:2650 3:2650
4:5175 4:5175
5:76100 5:76100
Over 100, add one for each
300 males and females.
one per 40 occupants of each sex
one shower for each 15 persons
exposed to excessive heat or to
skin contamination with
poisonous, infectious or
irritating materials
1. The figures shown are based on one fixture being the minimum required for the number of persons indicated or any fraction thereof.
2. Any category not mentioned specifically or about which there are any questions shall be classified by the building official and included in the category which it
most nearly resembles, based on the expected use of the plumbing facilities.
3. Where urinals are provided, one water closet less than the number specified may be provided for each urinal installed, except the number of water closets in such
cases shall not be reduced to less than one half of the minimum specified.
4. Twenty-four inches (610 mm) of wash sink or 18 inches (457 mm) of a circular basin, when provided with water outlets for such space, shall be considered equiva-
lent to one lavatory.
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