Licensed Mastery for the East Bay’s Pipes and Infrastructure.
Rooted in our dual-licensing, the SELES Plumbing Division is built for projects that require technical mastery. We take on medium-to-large scale contracts, ensuring your infrastructure meets the California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5), allowing us to tackle projects that go beyond simple repairs. We focus on the mechanical integrity of your entire system.


Custom plumbing layouts for new construction and ADU additions, with a specialty on kitchen & bathroom plumbing integration.

We provide reliable plumbing infrastructure for small businesses, offices, and retail spaces throughout the East Bay.

Replacing failing galvanized pipes with modern PEX or copper for better water pressure and quality.

Installation of heat-pump water heaters and low-flow fixtures, a priority under the 2026 Energy Code for reducing GHG emissions.

Ensuring EBMUD compliance and reliable waste management for your property is compliant for sale or renovation.
Why It Matters: Luxury fixtures require specialized drainage and pressure-balancing valves to function correctly. Our licensed plumbers ensure your high-end remodel doesn't have "behind-the-wall" leaks.
Key Activities:
Regulatory Reference: Venting standards per CPC Chapter 9.

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Replacing corroded galvanized pipes with modern, leak-proof materials will help improve water quality and valve longevity.
Why It Matters: Over time, corroded pipes cause low water pressure and metallic-tasting water. A full home repipe ensures pure water delivery and consistent pressure to all floors, all while drastically decreasing maintenance service calls.
Key Activities:
Systematic water line design
PEX, copper, or PPR pipe upgrades
Manifold installation and balancing.
Regulatory Reference: Material standards per **CPC Chapter 6 (Water Supply)** [1].

Transitioning homes to sustainable heat-pump or tankless water heaters that reduce energy costs and emissions.
Why It Matters:These systems are 3X more efficient than gas. 2026 codes heavily incentivize these to meet California's carbon-reduction goals. As of 2026, California building standards prioritize electric water heating as part of the state’s decarbonization goals.
Key Activities:
Condensate drainage engineering
Dedicated circuit wiring
Unit sizing
Regulatory Reference: Compliance with **California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5)** [2] and Energy Code standards [3].









Ensuring your property’s connection to the city sewer main is leak-free and code-compliant.
Why It Matters: In the East Bay, EBMUD requires a "Compliance Certificate" before you can sell a property or obtain permits for major renovations. A faulty sewer lateral can cause basement flooding and property damage.
Key Activities:
HD video inspection
Trenchless "pipe bursting" replacement
Pressure testing for certification.
Regulatory Reference: Compliance with the EBMUD Regional Private Sewer Lateral (PSL) Ordinance [4].
Primary Regulatory Framework:
2025 California Plumbing Code (CPC): CCR, Title 24, Part 5. (Based on the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code).
EBMUD Regional Private Sewer Lateral (PSL) Ordinance: Ordinance No. 359-13. Local East Bay mandate for sewer lateral certification.
Key Citations:
Water Heater Safety: CPC Chapter 5.Governs the installation, seismic strapping, and venting of water heaters.
Backflow Prevention: CPC Chapter 6.Requirements for protecting the potable water supply from cross-connection.
Lead-Free Mandate: California Health and Safety Code § 116875.Strictly bans non-lead-free materials in plumbing systems intended for human consumption.
Regulatory Footnotes
[1] Cross-Connection Control: CPC Chapter 6 standards for backflow prevention and potable water protection.
[2] California Plumbing Code (CPC): Title 24, Part 5 (Based on the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code) for potable water, drainage, and venting systems.
[3] Water Heater Efficiency: Title 24, Part 6 (Energy Code) regarding mandatory heat-pump water heater (HPWH) readiness and installation standards.
[4] EBMUD Regional PSL Ordinance: East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Regional Private Sewer Lateral Ordinance regarding testing and compliance certification.
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