IPC 2021 · Model

Chapter 3: General Regulations

57 sections in this chapter of the IPC 2021 model text — not Model's amended edition.

301.1 Scope The provisions of this chapter shall govern the general regulations regarding the installation of plumbing not specific to other chapters.

  1. 301.1Scope
  2. 301.2System installation
  3. 301.3Connections to drainage system
  4. 301.4Connections to water supply
  5. 301.5Pipe, tube and fitting sizes
  6. 301.6Prohibited locations
  7. 301.7Conflicts
  8. 302.1Detrimental or dangerous materials
  9. 302.2Industrial wastes
  10. 303.1Identification
  11. 303.2Installation of materials
  12. 303.3Plastic pipe, fittings and components
  13. 303.4Third-party certification
  14. 304.1General
  15. 304.2Strainer plates
  16. 304.3Meter boxes
  17. 304.4Openings for pipes
  18. 305.1Protection against contact
  19. 305.2Stress and strain
  20. 305.3Pipes through foundation walls
  21. 305.4Freezing
  22. 305.4.1Sewer depth
  23. 305.5Waterproofing of openings
  24. 305.6Protection against physical damage
  25. 305.7Protection of components of plumbing system
  26. 306.1Support of piping
  27. 306.2Trenching and bedding
  28. 306.3Backfilling
  29. 306.4Tunneling
  30. 307.1General
  31. 307.2Cutting, notching or bored holes
  32. 307.3Penetrations of floor/ceiling assemblies and fire-resistance rated assemblies
  33. 308.1General
  34. 308.2Piping seismic supports
  35. 308.3Materials
  36. 308.4Structural attachment
  37. 308.5Interval of support
  38. 308.6Sway bracing
  39. 309.1General
  40. 309.2Flood hazard
  41. 309.3Coastal high-hazard areas and coastal A zones
  42. 310.1Light and ventilation
  43. 310.2Location of fixtures and compartments
  44. 310.3Interior finish
  45. 311.1General
  46. 312.1Required tests
  47. 312.1.1Test gauges
  48. 312.2Drainage and vent water test
  49. 312.3Drainage and vent air test
  50. 312.4Drainage and vent final test
  51. 312.5Water supply system test
  52. 312.6Gravity sewer test
  53. 312.9Shower liner test
  54. 313.1General
  55. 314.1Fuel-burning appliances
  56. 314.1.1Identification
  57. 314.2Evaporators and cooling coils

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