2018 International Plumbing Code

• The 2018 International Plumbing Code also includes its companion document, 2015 International Private Sewage Disposal Code® that contains provisions for design, installation, and inspection of private sewage disposal systems, and provides flexibility in the development of safe sanitary systems. Important changes include: Updated table for the Minimum Number of Required Plumbing Fixtures. Single-user toilet facilities (a room having a single water closet and a single lavatory) are not required to be labeled for use by only a male or female (separated use designations). Solar thermal water heating systems need to conform to the ICC 900/SRCC 300 standard. Well systems are required to comply with standard NGWA-01 where local requirements do not cover subject matter or are lacking in detail on others.

• Key aspects:
  • Scope of the Code
  • Water Supply and Distribution
  • Fixtures and Fixture Fittings
  • Venting Systems
  • Sanitary Drainage
  • Storm Drainage
  • Water Heaters
  • Cross-Connection Control
  • Testing and Inspection
• Highlights:
  • This edition emphasizes water efficiency, safety, and modernized plumbing system design, and applies to both residential and commercial buildings.

About ICC

International Code Council is a leading organization dedicated to developing a single set of comprehensive, coordinated national model construction codes. To date, 48 U.S. states have adopted various international codes from the International Code Council.

Other Works:

• 2012 International Fuel Gas Code
• 2018 International Mechanical Code
• 2021 International Building Code