Description
Design and install compliant plumbing systems with the 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC). Published by the International Code Council (ICC), this code sets the minimum regulations for plumbing fixtures, water supply, and sanitary drainage systems. It is the essential standard for plumbers, inspectors, and engineers, balancing prescriptive and performance-related provisions to support innovation and safety.
The 2018 Edition introduces important changes to address social and technical advancements. A major update regarding single-user toilet facilities (Section 403.1.2) now states that single-user restrooms are no longer required to be labeled for a specific sex, facilitating the use of gender-neutral signage. The code also expands the options for piping materials by permitting the use of Schedule 10 steel pipe, whereas previously only Schedule 40 was allowed. Additionally, it adds new requirements for solar thermal water heating systems, mandating compliance with ICC 900/SRCC 300, and clarifies that reusing existing building sewers now requires a visual internal examination to ensure viability.
Key Updates in the 2018 Edition:
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Single-User Restrooms: Single-user toilet facilities are no longer required to be labeled for a specific sex, supporting gender-neutral access.
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Schedule 10 Steel Pipe: Now permitted for use in plumbing systems, offering a lighter-weight alternative to Schedule 40.
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Solar Thermal Systems: New provisions requiring solar thermal water heating systems to conform to the ICC 900/SRCC 300 standard.
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Existing Sewers: Reusing existing building sewers now requires a visual internal examination (typically via video inspection).
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Prohibited Locations: Clarified rules preventing the installation of waste piping in food service areas and over food preparation surfaces.
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Backflow Prevention: Updated standards for arc-resistant Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST).
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