Cal. WAT § 537.2
This is the official text of Cal. WAT § 537.2, part of California’s Water Code — governs water rights and water resource management.
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Official statutory text
(a) A final occupancy permit for a building shall not be denied by a local building official if water submeters or meters have not been installed for each residential unit as required by this chapter if the building owner can demonstrate either of the following:
(1) Water submeters have been ordered and were delayed by the manufacturer.
(2) Water submeters for the building were submitted to a county sealer and are awaiting approval for use.
(b) After issuance of the occupancy permit, the owner shall demonstrate that the submeters are installed in the building within 120 days of approval by the county sealer.
(1) Water submeters have been ordered and were delayed by the manufacturer.
(2) Water submeters for the building were submitted to a county sealer and are awaiting approval for use.
(b) After issuance of the occupancy permit, the owner shall demonstrate that the submeters are installed in the building within 120 days of approval by the county sealer.
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