IPC 2021 · Model
Chapter 9: Vents
47 sections in this chapter of the IPC 2021 model text — not Model's amended edition.
901.1 Scope The provisions of this chapter shall govern the materials, design, construction and installation of vent systems.
- 901.1Scope
- 901.2Trap seal protection
- 901.2.1Venting required
- 901.3Chemical waste vent systems
- 901.4Use limitations
- 901.5Tests
- 902.1Vents
- 902.2Sheet copper
- 902.3Sheet lead
- 903.1Vent terminal required
- 903.1.1Roof extension unprotected
- 903.1.2Roof used for recreational or assembly purposes
- 903.2Frost closure
- 903.3Flashings
- 903.4Prohibited use
- 903.5Location of vent terminal
- 904.1Required vent extension
- 904.1.1Installation
- 904.2Vent stack required
- 904.3Vent termination
- 904.4Vent connection at base
- 905.1Connection
- 905.2Grade
- 906.1Size of stack vents and vent stacks
- 906.2Vents other than stack vents or vent stacks
- 907.1Vent for horizontal offset of drainage stack
- 907.2Upper section
- 908.1Where required
- 908.2Size and connection
- 909.1Distance of trap from vent
- 909.2Venting of fixture drains
- 910.1Individual vent permitted
- 911.1Individual vent as common vent
- 911.2Connection at the same level
- 912.1Horizontal wet vent permitted
- 912.1.1Vertical wet vent permitted
- 913.1Waste stack vent permitted
- 913.2Stack installation
- 914.1Circuit vent permitted
- 914.2Vent connection
- 915.1Type of fixtures
- 915.2Installation
- 916.1Limitation
- 916.2Vent connection
- 916.3Vent installation below the fixture flood level rim
- 917.1Single-stack vent system permitted
- 918.1General
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