Glenn County, CA Building Safety: Plumbing Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Adopting section
- Glenn County Code § 15.72.050
- Code adopted
- 2025 California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Pt. 5)
- Last amended
- Ordinance 1315, August 30, 2022
- CPVC piping
- Allowed for potable water under § 15.72.060
- Applies in
- Unincorporated Glenn County only
Summary
Unincorporated Glenn County enforces the 2025 California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5) as its plumbing code, adopted by Section 15.72.050, and plumbing work still needs a Chapter 15.11 building permit.
The 2025 California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 5 also known as the California Plumbing Code, copies of which are on file as required by law, are hereby adopted and incorporated into this chapter by reference; and shall apply to and are declared to be the plumbing code for the unincorporated areas of the county.
Full Breakdown
050 adopts the 2025 California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 5, known as the California Plumbing Code, by reference and declares it the plumbing code for the unincorporated areas of the county; the section was amended by Ordinance 1315 on August 30, 2022, building on earlier amendments in Ordinances 1199, 1247, 1260 and 1285. 060, authorizes chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) plastic piping as an approved alternate material for potable water systems when the building official finds corrosive conditions in the water supply or soil that could destroy conventional metal piping, provided the piping is listed and installed under the 2025 California Uniform Plumbing Code. 060). 090).
Violations & Fines
Section 15.11.150 makes it unlawful to install, alter or repair any plumbing or drainage systems or facilities in the unincorporated county contrary to Title 15 or any code adopted under it, including the plumbing code adopted in Section 15.72.050. Noncompliant plumbing work found at inspection can lead to permit revocation after five days' written notice from the building official (Section 15.11.100), with a right to request a hearing within 10 days and to appeal to the Board of Supervisors within five days of the building official's decision (Sections 15.11.110, 15.11.120).
Frequently Asked Questions
What plumbing code applies in unincorporated Glenn County?
Is CPVC pipe allowed for water lines in Glenn County?
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Sources & Official References
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