Plumbing in California

California plumbing work runs through some of the strictest fixture and code requirements in the country. The state's building code has required low flow toilets, showerheads, and faucets in new construction and major remodels for years, and many California cities layer on their own rules for greywater recycling systems that reroute water from showers and laundry to landscape irrigation, work that has to meet both state plumbing code and local permitting. Earthquake risk adds a requirement unique to the state: California's plumbing code calls for water heaters to be strapped or otherwise braced to resist falling or shifting during seismic activity, since an unsecured tank can tear its gas and water connections loose in a strong quake. Drought driven water restrictions in many districts have also pushed homeowners toward leak detection and repair sooner than in states without tiered water pricing, since a running toilet or a slow leak shows up fast on a California water bill. Call +1 (866) 752-3641 to describe what you're dealing with in California, and we'll help connect you with an independent local provider who covers your area, when service is available.