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An invaluable tool to help you understand the 2003 IPC®!
This new publication by the International Code Council explains the 2003 International Plumbing Code in plain English. It's filled with illustrations and figures to help contractors meet code on all plumbing work.
Covers history of the code, conventional DWV systems, cost factors that may affect plumbing design and much more.
This publication explains code provisions in a friendly manner to help you get up to speed quickly.
The Contractor's Guide to the Plumbing Code is a valuable tool to help you understand the 2003 International Plumbing Code.
Key features you'll appreciate are:
- Numerous illustrations and figures
- Unique section on key plumbing terms and definitions
- Steps away from the legalese of codes and explains code provisions in a less formidable manner
- Helps contractors get up to speed quickly on the latest code provisions
From the Preface: The Contractor's Guide to the Plumbing Code is designed to familiarize contractors with code requirements of the 2003 International Plumbing Code (IPC). It is written for the busy professional, whose goal is to provide a safe and affordable plumbing system that meets the minimum requirements of the International Plumbing Code. The Contractor's Guide is not a substitute for the code; it is designed to be used alongside the code and to simplify many of its provisions by supplying explanations and illustrations.
The guide is an excellent reference for plumbing/mechanical contractors, students and first-time code users.
Table of Contents:
1 Plumbing Codes-Who Needs Them?, 1
- Background, 1
- Administrative Details, 10
2 Definitions, 13
3 Documentation, Standards, Alternatives and Inspections, 29
- General, 29
- Getting the Permit, 29
- Documentation, 30
- The Code Official, 32
- Standards and Approvals, 32
- Materials, Plans and Preliminary Layout, 34
- Required Inspections, 39
4 Conventional Drain, Waste and Vent Systems, 41
- Typical Schematic, 42
- Drainline Connections, 43
- Sizing the Drainage System, 45
- Cleanouts, 47
- Venting, 47
- Vent Termination, 48
- Nonconventional Venting Methods, 51
- Indirect Drains and Special wastes, 59
- Installing the Pipe and Fittings, 60
5 Water Supply and Distribution, 63
- Water Is a Good Thing, 63
- Water Services, 63
- Sizing Those Pipes, 64
- Water Hammer, 66
- Is Cheap Pipe the Best Way?, 69
- The Installation, 69
- Too Hot for Me...Hot Water, 69
- Back flow Devices, 69
- Healthcare Plumbing, 70
6 Fixtures that Use Water, 75
- Fixtures, 75
- Number of Fixtures, 76
- Other Fixtures, 77
- Dishwashers and Showers, 78
- Water Heaters [C-B], 78
7 Storm Drainage, 83
- General, 83
- Materials, 83
- Roof Drain and Overflow Design, 84
- Specific Design Criteria and Details, 85
- Scuppers and Leaders, 86
- Combined Storm and Sewer Systems, 87
- Below-grade Storm Drain Systems, 87
- Engineer-designed Systems, 88
8 Private Disposal Systems, 89
Index, 91
Includes: Book
Published by: International Code Council
95 Pages, 8.5 x 11
ISBN: 1-58001-194-2
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