IPC 2021 International Plumbing Code Edition

The 2021 International Plumbing Code is a practical technical reference for the design, installation, alteration and inspection of plumbing systems. Published by the International Code Council, it establishes minimum requirements intended to support safe water distribution, sanitary drainage and reliable plumbing performance in a wide range of buildings.

The IPC covers general plumbing regulations, fixture requirements, water-heater installations, water-supply and distribution systems, sanitary drainage, indirect and special waste, venting, traps, interceptors, storm drainage and medical gas systems. Its provisions apply broadly to commercial, institutional, industrial and other building types. Plumbing requirements for qualifying detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses are addressed separately by the International Residential Code.

The 2021 edition also introduces several notable revisions. These include provisions for all-gender multiple-user toilet facilities, additional methods for rehabilitating existing sewers, accommodations for rooftop solar panels installed near vent terminals, recognition of rainwater-harvesting systems as an alternative design method and updated accessibility-related plumbing provisions.

This book is valuable for plumbers, plumbing contractors, mechanical engineers, architects, building inspectors, plans examiners, code officials, facility managers, instructors and construction students. It can support system design, permit preparation, plan review, installation work, inspections, professional training and examination study where the 2021 IPC is specified.

Its chapter-based organization helps users locate requirements for specific plumbing components and systems without searching across several unrelated references. The softcover format is suitable for desks, offices, classrooms, workshops and jobsite libraries.

Code adoption and local amendments vary between jurisdictions. Buyers should confirm that the 2021 edition is required for their project, licensing examination, course or local authority.

Order one copy for individual use or request bulk pricing for plumbing companies, engineering firms, building departments, colleges, training centers, libraries and resellers.

Key Features

• Complete 2021 International Plumbing Code
• Published by the International Code Council
• Establishes minimum plumbing-system requirements
• Covers water supply and distribution
• Includes sanitary and storm-drainage provisions
• Addresses plumbing fixtures and water heaters
• Includes venting, traps and interceptor requirements
• Covers indirect waste and special waste systems
• Includes provisions for medical gases
• Useful for design, permitting, installation and inspection
• Suitable for professionals, officials and students
• Available for individual purchase and bulk orders