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Glenn County, CA Building Safety: Plumbing Permits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 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.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Glenn County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

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?
Section 15.72.050 adopts the 2025 California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 5, the California Plumbing Code, by reference and applies it to the unincorporated areas of the county.
Is CPVC pipe allowed for water lines in Glenn County?
Yes, under Section 15.72.060, when the building official finds corrosive conditions in the water supply or soil, CPVC plastic piping listed under the 2025 California Uniform Plumbing Code is an approved alternate material for potable water systems.
Do I need a permit for plumbing work under the adopted code?
Yes. Plumbing installations are covered by the building permit process in Chapter 15.11, requiring an application to the building department and payment of the fee set by the Board of Supervisors before work begins.

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