California Health and Safety Code

§ 17922.12

HSC § 17922.12 Effective Jan 1, 2009Div. 13 · Part 1.5 · Ch. 2

Statute text

(a)For the purposes of this section, “graywater” means untreated wastewater that has not been contaminated by any toilet discharge, has not been affected by infectious, contaminated, or unhealthy bodily wastes, and does not present a threat from contamination by unhealthful processing, manufacturing, or operating wastes. “Graywater” includes wastewater from bathtubs, showers, bathroom washbasins, clothes washing machines, and laundry tubs, but does not include wastewater from kitchen sinks or dishwashers.

(b)Notwithstanding Chapter 22 (commencing with Section 14875) of Division 7 of the Water Code, at the next triennial building standards rulemaking cycle that commences on or after January 1, 2009, the department shall adopt and submit for approval pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 18935) of Part 2.5 building standards for the construction, installation, and alteration of graywater systems for indoor and outdoor uses.

(c)In adopting building standards under this section, the department shall do all of the following:

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 172, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2009.