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.
- 301.1Scope
- 301.2System installation
- 301.3Connections to drainage system
- 301.4Connections to water supply
- 301.5Pipe, tube and fitting sizes
- 301.6Prohibited locations
- 301.7Conflicts
- 302.1Detrimental or dangerous materials
- 302.2Industrial wastes
- 303.1Identification
- 303.2Installation of materials
- 303.3Plastic pipe, fittings and components
- 303.4Third-party certification
- 304.1General
- 304.2Strainer plates
- 304.3Meter boxes
- 304.4Openings for pipes
- 305.1Protection against contact
- 305.2Stress and strain
- 305.3Pipes through foundation walls
- 305.4Freezing
- 305.4.1Sewer depth
- 305.5Waterproofing of openings
- 305.6Protection against physical damage
- 305.7Protection of components of plumbing system
- 306.1Support of piping
- 306.2Trenching and bedding
- 306.3Backfilling
- 306.4Tunneling
- 307.1General
- 307.2Cutting, notching or bored holes
- 307.3Penetrations of floor/ceiling assemblies and fire-resistance rated assemblies
- 308.1General
- 308.2Piping seismic supports
- 308.3Materials
- 308.4Structural attachment
- 308.5Interval of support
- 308.6Sway bracing
- 309.1General
- 309.2Flood hazard
- 309.3Coastal high-hazard areas and coastal A zones
- 310.1Light and ventilation
- 310.2Location of fixtures and compartments
- 310.3Interior finish
- 311.1General
- 312.1Required tests
- 312.1.1Test gauges
- 312.2Drainage and vent water test
- 312.3Drainage and vent air test
- 312.4Drainage and vent final test
- 312.5Water supply system test
- 312.6Gravity sewer test
- 312.9Shower liner test
- 313.1General
- 314.1Fuel-burning appliances
- 314.1.1Identification
- 314.2Evaporators and cooling coils
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