Drinking Fountains in S-1 Building with a Low Occupant Load

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In a S-1 warehouse with an occupant load of less than 30, does it need a drinking facility?

California, using CPC / Uniform Plumbing Code. Occupant load is 26.

CPC 415.2 states that you don't need a drinking fountain in a building if the occupant load of the building is less than 30. However, Table 422.1 states that a "drinking fountain / facility" is required regardless of the occupant load (1 required if the occupant load is between 1-250).

Does CPC 415.2 override the requirements of Table 422.1? Is a drinking facility required in this case or can I exclude that?

 

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Does CPC 415.2 override the requirements of Table 422.1? Is a drinking facility required in this case or can I exclude that?

I believe the answer is "yes".
The logic of reading the code this way is similar to 422.2, where an occupant load can be low enough to override table 422.1 and allow a single accommodation unisex restroom facility.