About This Book
The 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC 2018) is a model code developed by the International Code Council. It establishes minimum, science-based regulations for plumbing systems designed to protect public health and safety through both prescriptive and performance-based requirements.
Key Features and Rules - Scope: Covers the design, installation, and maintenance of plumbing systems, including water supply, sanitary drainage, and stormwater management. - Innovation: Permits the safe use of new materials, products, and advanced plumbing designs. - Compatibility: Fully aligned with other International Codes (I-Codes), such as building and mechanical codes.
Major Updates in the 2018 Edition - Fixture Counts: Features an updated table outlining the minimum number of required plumbing fixtures. - Gender Labeling: Single-user toilet facilities are no longer required to carry separate male or female designation labels. - Standards Integration: Mandates that solar thermal water heating systems comply with ICC 900/SRCC 300, and that well systems adhere to NGWA-01 standards.
Practice Tests Using This Book
This book is required or recommended for 4 licensing exams. We've written 646 practice questions directly from this material, each one citing the chapter and section it comes from.