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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 7Ch. 7Art. 3§ 114209 Tank Drainage Requirements

§ 114209 Tank Drainage Requirements

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§ 114209 Tank Drainage Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •Water tanks must be built so all the water can drain out completely.
  • •The bottom of the tank should slope toward the drain to avoid leftover water.
  • •Tanks should be easy to clean and empty all the way.

Example

A restaurant has a big tank to store clean water for cooking and drinking.

The tank must be built so that when they clean it, all the water can drain out easily, and no dirty water is left sitting inside.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 114209 Tank Drainage Requirements

Potable water tanks and wastewater tanks shall be sloped to an outlet that ensures complete drainage of the tank and designed and constructed so as to be easily and completely drained. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 23, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2007. Operative July 1, 2007, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 23.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

potable water tankswastewater tankscomplete drainage

Related Statutes

  • § 114205 Food Facility Water Requirements
  • § 114207 Water Tank Material Standards
  • § 114211 Water System Contamination Prevention
  • § 114219 Potable Water Tank Enclosure
  • § 114225 Potable Water Tank Safety

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 114209.
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