IPC 2021 · Model

Chapter 7: Sanitary Drainage

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

701.1 Scope The provisions of this chapter shall govern the materials, design, construction and installation of sanitary drainage systems.

  1. 701.1Scope
  2. 701.2Connection to sewer required
  3. 701.3Separate sewer connection
  4. 701.4Sewage treatment
  5. 702.1Above-ground sanitary drainage and vent pipe
  6. 702.2Underground building sanitary drainage and vent pipe
  7. 702.3Building sewer pipe
  8. 703.1Building sewer pipe near the water service
  9. 703.2Drainage pipe in filled ground
  10. 703.3Sanitary and storm sewers
  11. 704.1Slope of horizontal drainage piping
  12. 704.2Reduction in pipe size in the direction of flow
  13. 704.3Connections to offsets and bases of stacks
  14. 705.1General
  15. 705.2ABS plastic
  16. 705.3Cast iron
  17. 705.5Copper pipe
  18. 706.1Connections and changes in direction
  19. 706.2Obstructions
  20. 706.3Installation of fittings
  21. 706.4Heel- or side-inlet quarter bends
  22. 707.1Prohibited joints
  23. 708.1Cleanouts required
  24. 708.1.1Horizontal drains and building drains
  25. 709.1Values for fixtures
  26. 709.2Fixtures not listed in Table 709.1
  27. 709.3Conversion of gpm flow to dfu values
  28. 710.1Maximum fixture unit load
  29. 711.1Horizontal branch connections above or below vertical stack offsets
  30. 712.1Building subdrains
  31. 712.2Valves required
  32. 712.3Sump design
  33. 713.1Design of drainage system
  34. 714.1Sewage backflow
  35. 714.2Material
  36. 715.1Scope

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