IPC 2021 · Model

Chapter 4: Fixtures Faucets And Fixture Fittings

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

401.1 Scope This chapter shall govern the materials, design and installation of plumbing fixtures, faucets and fixture fittings in accordance with the type of occupancy, and shall provide for the minimum number of fixtures for various types of occupancies.

  1. 401.1Scope
  2. 401.2Prohibited fixtures and connections
  3. 401.3Water conservation
  4. 402.1Quality of fixtures
  5. 402.2Materials for specialty fixtures
  6. 402.3Sheet copper
  7. 402.4Sheet lead
  8. 403.1Minimum number of fixtures
  9. 403.1.1Fixture calculations
  10. 403.1.2Single-user toilet and bathing room fixtures
  11. 403.1.3Lavatory distribution
  12. 403.2Separate facilities
  13. 403.2.1Family or assisted-use toilet facilities serving as separate facilities
  14. 403.3Employee and public toilet facilities
  15. 403.3.1Access
  16. 403.3.2Prohibited toilet room location
  17. 403.3.3Location of toilet facilities in occupancies other than malls
  18. 403.3.4Location of toilet facilities in malls
  19. 403.3.5Pay facilities
  20. 403.4Signage
  21. 403.4.1Directional signage
  22. 403.5Drinking fountain location
  23. 404.1Where required
  24. 404.2Accessible fixture requirements
  25. 405.1Water supply protection
  26. 405.2Access for cleaning
  27. 405.3Setting
  28. 405.3.1Water closets, urinals, lavatories and bidets
  29. 405.4Floor and wall drainage connections
  30. 405.5Plumbing fixtures with a pumped waste
  31. 405.6Watertight joints
  32. 405.7Plumbing in mental health centers
  33. 405.8Design of overflows
  34. 405.9Slip-joint connections
  35. 406.1Water connection
  36. 406.2Waste connection
  37. 407.1Approval
  38. 407.2Bathtub waste outlets and overflows
  39. 407.3Glazing
  40. 408.1Approval
  41. 408.2Water connection
  42. 408.3Bidet water temperature
  43. 409.1Approval
  44. 409.2Water connection
  45. 409.3Waste connection
  46. 409.4Residential dishwasher waste connection
  47. 410.1Approval
  48. 410.2Small occupancies
  49. 410.3High and low drinking fountains
  50. 411.1Approval
  51. 411.2Waste connection
  52. 412.1Approval
  53. 412.1.1Faucets and supply fittings
  54. 412.2Hand showers
  55. 412.4Multiple (gang) showers
  56. 413.1Approval
  57. 413.2Floor drains
  58. 414.1Approval
  59. 415.1Flushing devices required
  60. 416.1Approval
  61. + 12 more sections

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