CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2017, VOLUME NO. 11-Z
 383ESTIMATED COST OF COMPLIANCE OF
STANDARDS THAT WOULD IMPACT HOUSING
(Gov. Code, § 11346.5, subd. (a)(12).)
The Division of the State Architect has determined
that this proposed action has no effect on housing.
CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES
(Gov. Code, § 11346.5, subd. (a)(13).)
The DSA has determined that no reasonable alterna-
tive considered by the state agency or that has otherwise
been identified and brought to the attention of the agen-
cy would be more effective in carrying out the purpose
for which the action is proposed or would be as ef fective
and less burdensome to affected private persons thanthe proposed action, or would be more cost−ef fective to
affected private persons and equally effective in imple-
menting the statutory policy or other provisions of law.
A V AILABILITY OF
RULEMAKING DOCUMENTS
(Gov. Code, §§ 11346.5, subd. (a)(16) and (a)(20).)
All of the information upon which the proposed regu-
lations are based is contained in the rulemaking file,which is available for public review, by contacting the
person named below. This notice, the express terms and
initial statement of reasons can be accessed from theCalifornia Building Standards Commission website:
http://www.bsc.ca.gov/
(Gov. Code, § 1 1346.5, subd. (a)(19).)
Interested parties may obtain a copy of the final state-
ment of reasons, once it has been prepared, by making a
written request to the contact person named below or at
the California Building Standards Commission web-site.
(Gov. Code, § 1 1346.5, subd., (a)(21).)
DSA shall provide, upon request, a description of
proposed changes included in the proposed action, inthe manner provided by Section 11346.6, to accommo-
date a person with a visual or other disability for which
effective communication is required under state or fed-
eral law and that providing the description of proposed
changes may require extending the period of public
comment for the proposed action.
CBSC CONTACT PERSON FOR PROCEDURAL
AND ADMINISTRATIVE QUESTIONS 
(Gov. Code, § 11346.5, subd. (a)(14).)
General questions regarding procedural and adminis-
trative issues should be addressed to:Michael L. Nearman, Deputy Executive Director
2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130 
Sacramento, CA 95833 
Telephone No.: (916) 263−0916
Facsimile No.: (916) 263−0959
PROPOSING STATE AGENCY CONTACT
PERSON FOR SUBSTANTIVE AND/OR
TECHNICAL QUESTIONS ON THE PROPOSED
CHANGES TO BUILDING STANDARDS
Specific questions regarding the substantive and/or
technical aspects of the proposed changes to the build-
ing standards should be addressed to:
James P. Hackett, Principal Structural Engineer
Division of the State ArchitectPh.: 916−322−4699 
jim.hackett@dgs.ca gov 
Fax: 916−445−3521
OR
Diane Gould, Supervising Structural Engineer
Division of the State Architect
Ph.: 916−324−6959
diane.gould@dgs.ca.gov Fax: 916−445−3521
TITLE 24. BUILDING STANDARDS
COMMISSION/DIVISION OF THE
STATE ARCHITECT
NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION
TO
BUILDING STANDARDS
OF THE
DIVISION OF THE STATE ARCHITECT —
STRUCTURAL SAFETY (DSA−SS AND
DSA−SS/CC)
REGARDING THE 2016 CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE,
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS,
TITLE 24, PART 5
(Note to agencies: The laws associated with the in-
structions in this form are found primarily in Govern-
ment Code Section 11346.5 et seq. For clarity during
the administrative review process, do not remove theheadings or statutory references to applicable sectionsbeing completed.)CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2017, VOLUME NO. 11-Z
 384Notice is hereby given that the California Building
Standards Commission (CBSC) on behalf of the Divi-
sion of the State Architect proposes to adopt, approve,codify, and publish changes to building standards con-
tained in the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Ti-
tle 24, Part 5. The DSA is proposing building standardsrelated to the 2016 California Plumbing Code.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
(Gov. Code, § 11346.5, subd. (a)(17).)
A public hearing has not been scheduled; however,
written comments will be accepted from 3/17/17, until
5:00 p.m. on 5/1/17. Please address your comments to:
California Building Standards Commission
2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130 Sacramento, CA 95833Attention: Mia Marvelli, Executive Director
Written Comments may also be faxed to (916)
263−0959 or emailed to CBSC@dgs.ca.gov
.
Any interested person or his or her duly authorized
representative may request, no later than 15 days prior
to the close of the written comment period that a public
hearing be held.
The public will have an opportunity to provide both
written and/or oral comments regarding the proposedaction on building standards at a public meeting to be
conducted by the California Building Standards Com-
mission to be scheduled at a date near the end of the cur-
rent adoption cycle. A meeting notice will be issued an-
nouncing the date, time and location of the public
meeting.
POST−HEARING MODIFICATIONS TO THE
TEXT OF THE REGULATIONS
(Gov. Code, § 11346.5, subd. (a)(18).)
Following the public comment period, CBSC may
adopt the proposed building standards substantially as
proposed in this notice or with modifications that aresufficiently related to the original proposed text and no-
tice of proposed changes. If modifications are made, the
full text of the proposed modifications, clearly indicat-
ed, will be made available to the public for at least 15days prior to the date on which the CBSC adopts,amends, or repeals the regulation(s). CBSC will accept
written comments on the modified building standards
during the 15−day period.
NOTE: To be notified of any modifications, you
must submit written/oral comments or request that
you be notified of any modifications.AUTHORITY AND REFERENCE
(Gov. Code, § 11346.5, subd. (a)(2).)
The California Building Standards Commission pro-
poses to adopt these building standards under the au-
thority granted by Health & Safety Code § 18928,18930, 18941 and 18949.1. The purpose of these build-
ing standards is to implement, interpret, and make spe-
cific the provisions of Health & Safety Code Sections
16000−16023, and Education Code Sections
17280−17317, 81 130−81147 and 81052−81053.
The Division of the State Architect is proposing this
regulatory action based on Health & Safety Code Sec-
tion 16022, and Education Code Sections 17310,81142, and 81053.
INFORMATIVE DIGEST
(Gov. Code, § 11346.5, subd. (a)(3).)
Summary of Existing Laws
Section 16022 of the Health and Safety Code autho-
rizes the State Architect to establish building standards
for the design, construction and inspection of plumbingsystems for state−owned or state−leased essential ser-
vices buildings. Sections 17310, 81142 and 81053 of
the Education Code authorize the State Architect to es-
tablish building standards for the design, constructionand inspection of plumbing systems of public elemen-
tary and secondary schools, and community colleges.
Summary of Existing Regulations
Existing building standards which prescribe require-
ments for the design, construction and inspection ofplumbing systems for state−owned or state−leased es-sential services buildings, and public elementary
schools, secondary schools and community colleges are
promulgated by the Division of the State Architect.These regulations are contained in the CaliforniaPlumbing Code (Part 5, T itle 24).
Summary of Effect
The proposed action would update Part 5 of Title 24
by adopting clarifying regulations within the 2016 Cali-
fornia Plumbing Code.
The proposed action also amends the 2016 California
Plumbing Code to include flow rate reductions for
plumbing fixtures and fixture fittings mandated by the
Governor’s Executive Order (B−29−15) and in align-ment with 2015 California Energy Commission —
Appliance Eff iciency Regulations (4/2015).CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2017, VOLUME NO. 11-Z
 385Comparable Federal Statute or Regulations
There are no comparable federal regulations or
statutes.
Policy Statement Overview
The broad objective of the proposed action is to main-
tain building regulations in conformance with state law
by adopting the current edition of the model plumbing
code.
Evaluation of Consistency
There are no inconsistent or incompatible regulations
proposed.
OTHER MATTERS PRESCRIBED BY STATUTE
APPLICABLE TO THE AGENCY OR TO ANY
SPECIFIC REGULATION OR CLASS
OF REGULATIONS
(Gov. Code, § 11346.5, subd. (a)(4).)
There are no other matters prescribed by statute ap-
plicable to the Division of the State Architect, or to any
specific regulation or class of regulations.
MANDATE ON LOCAL AGENCIES OR
SCHOOL DISTRICTS
(Gov. Code, § 11346.5, subd. (a)(5).)
The Division of the State Architect has determined
that the proposed regulatory action would not impose a
mandate on local agencies or school districts.
ESTIMATE OF COST OR SA VINGS
(Gov. Code, § 11346.5, subd. (a)(6).)
An estimate, prepared in accordance with instruc-
tions adopted by the Department of Finance, of cost orsavings to any state agency, local agency, or school dis-
trict. Provide a copy of the “Economic and Fiscal Im-
pact Statement” (Form 399)
A.  Cost or Savings to any state agency: NO
B. Cost to any local agency required to be reimbursed
under Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of
Division 4: NO
C. Cost to any school district required to be
reimbursed under Part 7 (commencing withSection 17500) of Division 4: NO
D. Other nondiscretionary cost or savings imposed
on local agencies: NO
E. Cost or savings in federal funding to the state: NO
Estimate: 0INITIAL DETERMINATION OF NO
SIGNIFICANT STATEWIDE ADVERSE
ECONOMIC IMPACT ON BUSINESSES
(Gov. Code, § 11346.5, subd. (a)(8).)
The DSA has made an initial determination that the
adoption/amendment/repeal of this regulation will not
have a significant statewide adverse economic impact
on businesses, including the ability of California busi-nesses to compete with business in other states.
DECLARATION OF EVIDENCE
(Gov. Code, § 11346.5, subd. (a)(8).)
No facts, evidence, documents, testimony or other
evidence has been relied upon to support the initial de-
termination of no effect.
FINDING OF NECESSITY FOR THE PUBLIC’S
HEALTH, SAFETY , OR WELFARE
(Gov. Code, § 11346.5, subd. (a)(11).)
The proposed action does not require a report by any
business or agency, so the Division of the State Archi-
tect has not made a finding of necessity for the public’s
health, safety or welfare.
COST IMPACT ON REPRESENTATIVE PRIV ATE
PERSON OR BUSINESS
(Gov. Code, § 11346.5, subd. (a)(9).)
The DSA is not aware of any cost impacts that a repre-
sentative private person or business would necessarilyincur in reasonable compliance with the proposed
action.
ASSESSMENT OF EFFECT OF REGULATIONS
UPON JOBS AND BUSINESS EXPANSION,
ELIMINATION OR CREATION
(Gov. Code, § 11346.5, subd. (a)(10).)
The DSA has assessed whether or not and to what ex-
tent this proposal will af fect the following:
/C0086 The creation or elimination of jobs within the State
of California.
The DSA has determined that the proposed action
has no effect.
/C0086 The creation of new businesses or the elimination
of existing businesses within the State ofCalifornia.
The DSA has determined that the proposed action
has no effect.
/C0086 The expansion of businesses currently doing
business with the State of California.CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2017, VOLUME NO. 11-Z
 386The DSA has determined that the proposed action
has no effect.
/C0086 The benefits of the regulation to the health and
welfare of California residents, worker safety, and
the state’ s environment.
The Division of the State Architect has determined
that proposed regulatory action would have no
adverse effect on the health and welfare of
California residents, worker safety, and the state’s
environment.
ESTIMATED COST OF COMPLIANCE OF
STANDARDS THAT WOULD IMPACT HOUSING
(Gov. Code, § 11346.5, subd. (a)(12).)
The Division of the State Architect has determined
that this proposed action has no effect on housing.
CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES
(Gov. Code, § 11346.5, subd. (a)(13).)
The DSA has determined that no reasonable alterna-
tive considered by the state agency or that has otherwise
been identified and brought to the attention of the agen-
cy would be more effective in carrying out the purposefor which the action is proposed or would be as ef fective
and less burdensome to affected private persons than
the proposed action, or would be more cost−ef fective to
affected private persons and equally effective in imple-
menting the statutory policy or other provisions of law.
A V AILABILITY OF
RULEMAKING DOCUMENTS
(Gov. Code, §§ 11346.5, subd. (a)(16) and (a)(20).)
All of the information upon which the proposed regu-
lations are based is contained in the rulemaking file,
which is available for public review, by contacting theperson named below. This notice, the express terms and
initial statement of reasons can be accessed from the
California Building Standards Commission website:
http://www.bsc.ca.gov/
(Gov. Code, § 1 1346.5, subd. (a)(19).)
Interested parties may obtain a copy of the final state-
ment of reasons, once it has been prepared, by making a
written request to the contact person named below or atthe California Building Standards Commission
website.
(Gov. Code, § 1 1346.5, subd. (a)(21).)
Division of the State Architect shall provide, upon re-
quest, a description of proposed changes included in the
proposed action, in the manner provided by Section11346.6, to accommodate a person with a visual or oth-
er disability for which effective communication is re-
quired under state or federal law and that providing the
description of proposed changes may require extending
the period of public comment for the proposed action.
CBSC CONTACT PERSON FOR PROCEDURAL
AND ADMINISTRATIVE QUESTIONS
(Gov. Code, § 11346.5, subd. (a)(14).)
General questions regarding procedural and adminis-
trative issues should be addressed to:
Michael L. Nearman, Deputy Executive Director
2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130 
Sacramento, CA 95833 
Telephone No.: (916) 263−0916
Facsimile No.: (916) 263−0959
PROPOSING STATE AGENCY CONTACT
PERSON FOR SUBSTANTIVE AND/OR
TECHNICAL QUESTIONS ON THE PROPOSED
CHANGES TO BUILDING STANDARDS
Specific questions regarding the substantive and/or
technical aspects of the proposed changes to the build-
ing standards should be addressed to:
James P. Hackett, Principal Structural Engineer
Division of the State ArchitectPh.: 916−322−4699
jim.hackett@dgs.ca.gov 
Fax: 916−445−3521
OR
Diane Gould, Supervising Structural Engineer
Division of the State ArchitectPh.: 916−324−6959
diane.gould@dgs.ca.gov
 
Fax: 916−445−3521