Cal. WAT § 13557
This is the official text of Cal. WAT § 13557, part of California’s Water Code — governs water rights and water resource management.
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Official statutory text
(a) On or before December 31, 2009, the department, in consultation with the State Department of Public Health, shall adopt and submit to the California Building Standards Commission regulations to establish a state version of Chapter 16 of the Uniform Plumbing Code adopted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials to provide design standards to safely plumb buildings with both potable and recycled water systems.
(b) Commencing July 1, 2011, and annually thereafter, the department shall review and update, as necessary, the regulations developed pursuant to subdivision (a).
(c) This section shall be exempt from the provisions of Section 161.
(b) Commencing July 1, 2011, and annually thereafter, the department shall review and update, as necessary, the regulations developed pursuant to subdivision (a).
(c) This section shall be exempt from the provisions of Section 161.
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