2012 International Plumbing Code Commentary

PREFACE Significant changes in the plumbing industry, as well as in manufacturing technology, had become so commanding that a radically new approach to the design and installation of plumbing systems seemed an imperative. The reply to that imperative was the International Plumbing Code, a document emphasizing prescriptive and performance-related provisions. As a follow-up to the International Plumbing Code, we offer a companion document, the International Plumbing Code Commentary. The basic appeal of the Commentary is thus: it provides in a small package and at reasonable cost thorough coverage of many issues likely to be dealt with when using the International Plumbing Code — and then supplements that coverage with historical and technical background. Reference lists, information sources and bibliographies are also included. Throughout all Of this, strenuous effort has been made to keep the vast quantity of material accessible and its method of presentation useful. With a comprehensive yet concise summary of each section, the Commentary provides a convenient reference for plumbing regulations. In the chapters that follow, discussions focus on the full meaning and implications of the code text. Guidelines suggest the most effective method of application, and the consequences of not adhering to the code text. Illustrations are provided to aid understanding; they do not necessarily illustrate the only methods of achieving code compliance. The format of the Commentary includes the full text of each section, table and figure in the code, followed immediately by the commentary applicable to that text. Each section's narrative includes a statement of its objective and intent, and usually includes a discussion about why the requirement commands the conditions set forth. Code text and commentary text are easily distinguished from each other. All code text is shown as it appears in the International Plumbing Code, and all commentary is indented below the code text and begins with the symbol +. Readers should note that the Commentary is to be used in conjunction with the International Plumbing Code and not as a substitute for the code. The Commentary is advisory only; the code official alone possesses the authority and responsibility for interpreting the code.

With an emphasis on design and installation for optimum performance, the 2012 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE LOOSE-LEAF VERSION sets forth established requirements for plumbing systems. This important reference guide includes provisions for fixtures, piping, fittings, and devices, as well as design and installation methods for water supply, sanitary drainage, and storm drainage. The 2012 edition of the code includes the 2012 INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL CODE, a companion guide that offers additional provisions for the design, installation, and inspection of private sewage disposal systems. Using both prescriptive- and performance-related specifications, this code provides comprehensive minimum regulations for a variety of plumbing facilities, facilitating the design and acceptance of new and innovative products, materials, and systems. This Loose Leaf version gives users the ability to easily remove pages of the code from the three-ring binder for ease of reading.

"Also includes International private sewage disposal code.

A companion resource which helps to understand the application and intent of the requirements of the International Plumbing Code.

A COMPLETE, FULL-COLOR GUIDE TO THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE Updated to reflect the International Code Council 2012 International Building Code, this time-saving resource makes it easy to understand and apply complex IBC requirements and achieve compliance. More than 600 full-color illustrations help to clarify the application and intent of many code provisions, with an emphasis on the structural and fire- and life-safety provisions. The 2012 International Building Code Handbook provides the information you need to get construction jobs done right, on time, and up to the requirements of the 2012 IBC. Achieve Full Compliance with the 2012 IBC: Scope and Administration Definitions Use and Occupancy Classification Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy General Building Heights and Areas Types of Construction Fire and Smoke Protection Features Interior Finishes Fire Protection Systems Means of Egress Accessibility Interior Environment Exterior Walls Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures Structural Loads and Design Special Inspections and Tests Soils and Foundations Concrete Aluminum Masonry Steel Wood Glass and Glazing Gypsum Board and Plaster Plastic Plumbing Fixture Count Elevators and Conveying Systems Special Construction Encroachments in the Public Right-of-Way Safeguards During Construction Existing Structures Referenced Standards

Mastering code compliance has never been so easy! The 2015 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE COMMENTARY will take readers on a journey through the newly updated 2015 International Plumbing Code (IPC), stopping along the way for insightful commentaries that explore both the rationale for, and the practical implications of, the code. Its strategy is simple: give readers the basic technical requirements, and then reinforce that content by discussing the regulations in a real-world context. Coverage includes the historical background for the code, effective methods for applying it, and potential consequences when it is not followed. This unique resource can provide the solid working knowledge that is so critical to professionals in a variety of positions, from code officials and construction workers to building contractors and plumbers.

A practical tool that helps you to master the code you deal with every day!This comprehensive publication provides a convenient reference for regulations in the 2021 International Plumbing Code® (IPC®). Presented in an easy-to-reference format the commentary includes the full text of the code, including tables and figures, followed by corresponding commentary at the end of each section in one document. Every chapter begins with "General Comments" and "Purpose" sections followed by code and commentary to subsequent sections, tables and figures.This in-depth publication focuses on providing the full meaning and implications of the 2021 IPC®. The commentaries are designed to suggest the most effective method of application, and the consequences of not adhering to the code.This is an excellent reference for code officials, engineers, architects, inspectors, plans examiners, contractors and anyone who needs a better understanding of the 2021 IPC®.

Unlike any other book on the market, the 2012 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE COMMENTARY is a powerhouse of features: a renowned author team, the entire text and tables from the 2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC), and valuable commentaries that put its technical requirements into a real-world context. Section by section, the book guides readers through the 2012 IMC, presenting clear, detailed explanations that expand on its regulations along the way. These commentaries examine the code's implications and methods of application, as well as the potential consequences that may arise when not followed. With a focus on the effective design and installation of mechanical systems, coverage includes ventilation, exhaust systems, duct systems, hydronic heating, and more. When it comes to the 2012 IMC, there simply isn't a better resource and reference guide available, and you won't to be in the field without it.