IPC 2018 – International Plumbing Code 2018 Edition

• IPC 2018 – International Plumbing Code 2018 Edition  provides minimum regulations for plumbing facilities in terms of both performance and prescriptive objectives,  provides for the acceptance of new innovative, products, materials, and systems. The IPC 2018 Important changes include: Updated table for the Minimum Number of Required Plumbing Fixtures. Single-user toilet facilities (a room having a single water closet and a single lavatory) are not required to be labeled for use by only a male or female (separated use designations).

• The International Plumbing Code (IPC 2018) is a proven, comprehensive model plumbing code that works seamlessly with ICC’s family of building codes. It sets minimum regulations for plumbing systems and components to protect life, health and safety of building occupants and also the public.

• IPC 2018 is a model code that regulates the design and installation of plumbing systems including the plumbing fixtures in all types of buildings except for detached one , two-family dwellings and townhouses that are not more than three stories above grade in height.

• The International Plumbing Code -IPC 2018 addresses general plumbing regulations, fixture requirements, water heater installations and systems for water distribution, sanitary drainage, special wastes, venting, storm drainage and Also medical gases, too.

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• The International Plumbing Code – IPC 2018 does not address fuel gas piping systems as those systems are covered by the International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) , also does not regulate swimming pool piping systems, process piping systems, utility-owned piping and systems. The purpose of the IPC is to the establish the minimum acceptable level of safety to protect life and property from the potential dangers associated with supplying potable water to plumbing fixtures and outlets and also the conveyance of bacteria-laden wastewater from fixtures.

International Plumbing Code content

1.Scope and Administration
2.Definitions
3.General Regulations
4.Fixtures, Faucets and also Fixture Settings
5.Water Heaters
6.Water Supply and also Distribution
7.Sanitary Drainage
8.Indirect/ Special Waste
9.Vents
10.Traps, Interceptors and also Separators
11.Storm Drainage
12.Special Piping and Storage Systems
13.Nonpotable Water Systems
14.Subsurface Landscape and also Irrigation Systems
15.Referenced Standards
16.Appendix A: Plumbing Permit Fee Schedule
17.Appendix B: Rates of Rainfall for Various Cities
18.Appendix C: Structural Safety
19.Appendix D: Degree Day and also Design Temperatures
20.Appendix E: Sizing of Water Piping System

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 IPC 2018 – INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2018 EDITION