Santa Barbara Plumbing Guides
Plain-language reading on earthquake strapping, drought and leaks, sewer laterals, old galvanized and cast-iron pipes, mineral buildup and hiring, written for South Coast homeowners.
Where the facts come from
Every guide links to the public sources it uses: the City and County of Santa Barbara, local water districts, the California Contractors State License Board, the California Legislature, DigAlert, the EPA and the California Earthquake Authority.
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Water, quakes and drought
- Water Heater Strapping and Earthquakes in CaliforniaWhy California requires water heaters to be braced, what Health and Safety Code 19211 says, how strapping is usually done, and what to check on an…
- Drought, Leaks and Water-Saving PlumbingHow South Coast droughts shape plumbing choices: Cachuma Lake history, finding household leaks, WaterSense fixtures, irrigation leaks and local…
- Hard Water and Mineral Buildup on the South CoastHow minerals in South Coast water affect water heaters, tankless units, faucets and showerheads, how to read your supplier's water quality report,…
Old pipes, sewers and hiring
- Sewer Laterals on the South CoastWhat a sewer lateral is, who is responsible for it around Santa Barbara, how camera inspections work, common defects in older clay and cast-iron…
- Older Homes: Galvanized, Cast Iron and Clay PipePlumbing in older Santa Barbara-area homes: galvanized supply pipe, cast-iron and clay drains, lead questions, signs of trouble and how replacement…
- Hiring a Plumber in CaliforniaHow to hire a plumber in California: checking a CSLB license, what a written contract should include, down payment rules, permits, DigAlert for…
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