SCHOOL & UNIVERSITY PLUMBING
Commercial Plumbing for Campuses That Can't Shut Down.
Backflow compliance, lead-in-water testing, aging pipe replacement, ADA fixture upgrades, cafeteria grease systems, and 24/7 emergency response — from a C-36 licensed contractor with 29 years of commercial plumbing experience on multi-building properties.
We work around your academic calendar, your occupied classrooms, and your summer shutdown windows. When school is in session, we minimize disruption. When school is out, we get the big work done.
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WHY IT MATTERS FOR YOUR CAMPUS
School Plumbing Has Compliance Obligations Most Contractors Don't Know About.
California's AB 2370 requires lead-in-water testing at all public schools and childcare facilities. Backflow assemblies protecting potable supply must be tested annually. Cafeteria grease traps require documented service with state manifests. ADA-compliant fixtures are required in restrooms, classrooms, and common areas. And all of this has to be done on a campus where students and staff are present most of the year.
We've spent 29 years in commercial plumbing, working on multi-building properties across Southern California with the same compliance and documentation demands that schools face. The systems are familiar — drain and sewer, backflow, water heaters, fixture replacement, grease traps. The difference is the calendar. We plan the big work for summer and breaks, handle emergencies during the school year, and deliver documentation that satisfies your district office and your state reporting requirements.
FULL SCOPE, ALL IN-HOUSE
The Plumbing Services Schools and Campuses Need Most.
Educational facilities share the same core plumbing systems as other commercial properties — but the compliance mandates, the occupancy constraints, and the calendar-driven scheduling are unique. We handle all of it under one contract.
Backflow Testing & Repair
Annual compliance testing for domestic, irrigation, kitchen, and fire suppression backflow assemblies. Schools often have multiple devices per campus. We test every assembly, file with the county, and deliver a compliance report for your district records.
Drain & Sewer Service
Restroom drains, cafeteria floor drains, mainline sewer, and storm lines. Camera inspection to diagnose problems, hydro-jetting to clear them, and documented findings your facilities team can use for capital planning.
Water Heater Service
Repair, replacement, and maintenance for central and point-of-use water heaters serving restrooms, cafeterias, science labs, and locker rooms. Permitted installation with code-compliant gas and water connections.
Cafeteria Grease Trap
Licensed pumping, cleaning, and state manifest documentation for school cafeteria grease interceptors. Recurring service scheduled around the academic calendar — with documentation that satisfies your sewer authority and district compliance records.
Water Leak Detection
Non-invasive electronic detection for supply lines, slab leaks, and concealed piping. Aging school buildings often have leaks behind walls and under floors that waste water and cause hidden damage. We find the source before we open the wall.
Emergency Response
24/7 dispatch with a 2-hour P1 response target. Sewer backups in occupied buildings, water main breaks flooding a campus, gas leaks near classrooms — the problems that can't wait for a scheduled visit.
WHO WE SERVE
The Educational Facilities We Work With.
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K–12 School Districts
Multi-campus districts with aging buildings, shared maintenance teams, and bond-funded capital improvement programs. We work across multiple school sites under a single vendor agreement — consistent service, consolidated invoicing, and documentation organized by campus for district reporting.
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Universities & Colleges
Multi-building campuses with centralized facilities departments, dormitory plumbing, lab and science building drainage, cafeteria grease systems, athletic facility locker rooms, and campus-wide backflow compliance. We coordinate across buildings and departments.
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Community Colleges & Trade Schools
Older campus infrastructure with deferred maintenance, high-traffic restrooms, vocational shop drainage, and cafeteria systems. Summer and intersession breaks are the window for major work — we plan and execute within those timelines.
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Private Schools & Childcare Facilities
Smaller campuses with the same compliance requirements. Lead-in-water testing under AB 2370, backflow compliance, ADA fixture standards, and the need for a responsive plumber who can work around young students. Documentation and safety protocols are non-negotiable.
COMPLIANCE & SUMMER PROGRAMS
What School Facilities Teams Are Responsible For.
The Compliance Landscape
California schools operate under compliance mandates that directly affect plumbing systems. Your contractor needs to understand the requirements and deliver the documentation.
- Lead-in-water testing (AB 2370): California requires testing of all drinking water outlets at public schools and licensed childcare facilities. Fixtures exceeding action levels must be remediated. Your plumber should be able to test, identify non-compliant fixtures, and replace them — with documentation that satisfies state reporting.
- Backflow compliance: Annual backflow testing of all assemblies protecting potable water supply from irrigation, kitchen, lab, and fire suppression connections. Lapsed tests can result in water service notices from your local authority.
- Cafeteria FOG compliance: School cafeterias with grease interceptors must maintain documented service records with state manifests. Sewer authorities audit these records — undocumented service is treated the same as no service.
- ADA accessibility: Restrooms, drinking fountains, and classroom sinks must meet current ADA standards. Fixture heights, valve types, and mounting clearances are all regulated. Modernization projects and new construction must comply.
Summer & Break Programs
The academic calendar creates natural windows for plumbing work that would be disruptive during the school year. Here's how we use them.
Summer Shutdown Projects
Major work scheduled for the summer break — repipe programs, mainline sewer replacement, restroom renovations, water heater replacement, and ADA upgrades. We plan the scope in spring and execute when campus is empty.
Intersession Maintenance
Winter and spring breaks for mid-year maintenance — drain cleaning, camera inspections, backflow testing, and water heater service. Shorter windows, but enough time for recurring maintenance and targeted repairs.
In-Session Emergency Response
When something fails during the school year, we respond with 24/7 dispatch and a 2-hour P1 target. We work around occupied classrooms, coordinate with your front office, and contain the problem before it disrupts the school day.
Capital Planning Documentation
Camera inspection reports, pipe condition assessments, and repair histories organized by campus and building. The documentation your facilities team needs to justify bond-funded capital improvement requests.
Need a Plumber Who Works on a School Calendar?
We'll assess your campus plumbing infrastructure, review your compliance status, and scope any deferred maintenance — with a written report your facilities director or district office can use for planning and budgeting.
(714) 632-0170 — Call Now or Request Assessment →WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
The Contractor Campus Facilities Teams Trust.
"We manage facilities across eight school sites in our district. California Coast Plumbers handles the backflow testing, cafeteria grease traps, and drain maintenance at all of them — one vendor agreement, one rate sheet, and documentation organized by campus so our district office can pull compliance records without chasing paperwork."
Director of Maintenance & Operations — K–12 School District, OC
"We needed to replace water heaters in three buildings and repipe the restrooms in our oldest wing — all during a six-week summer window. CCP planned the scope in April, had materials staged by June, and completed everything before teachers returned for setup week. That's the kind of timeline discipline you need when the academic calendar is non-negotiable."
Facilities Manager — Private School Campus, South OC
"We had a mainline backup on a Monday morning with 2,000 students on campus. CCP had a technician on-site within an hour, cleared the line, and camera'd it to confirm it was clean. The restrooms were back open before lunch. That kind of response is why they're our first call — during the school year and during summer projects."
Campus Operations — Community College, Orange County
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One Contractor for Your Entire Campus.
Whether you manage a single school site or a district with dozens of campuses, we bring the same standards to every job: documented field work, compliance-grade reporting, and a named contact for your facilities team.
- Campus assessment with written findings and recommendations
- W-9, COI, and additional insured endorsement on request
- Multi-campus programs with per-site documentation
- Summer project planning with spring scoping and timeline commitment
Call us directly:
(714) 632-0170
info@californiacoastplumbers.com
Serving Schools & Campuses Across Southern California
We dispatch from Anaheim and service educational facilities throughout Orange County, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties.
BACKFLOW COMPLIANCE RESOURCE
California law requires annual backflow testing on all assemblies protecting potable water supply. Here's how cross-connections form, what's at risk when a device fails, and why compliance matters more in facilities serving children and students.
California Backflow Compliance Guide →