Adopts With Amendments
Chapter 27
Plumbing Systems
International Residential Code 2021
[F] 2701 General
Section 2701 — General. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2701.1 Vents Scope
Section 2701.1 — Vents Scope. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2701.1.1 Scope of Plumbing Fixtures
Section 2701.1.1 — Scope of Plumbing Fixtures. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2701.2.1 Plumbing Fixtures Scope
Section 2701.2.1 — Plumbing Fixtures Scope. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2702 Fixture Accessibility
Section 2702 — Fixture Accessibility. This section addresses accessibility requirements for persons with disabilities. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2702.1 Quality of fixtures
Section 2702.1 — Quality of fixtures. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2702.1.1 Water Closet Requirements
Section 2702.1.1 — Water Closet Requirements. This section covers plumbing system requirements. Specific sizing, materials, and installation methods are in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2702.2 Fixture Clearances
Section 2702.2 — Fixture Clearances. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2702.3 Lavatories
Section 2702.3 — Lavatories. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2702.4 Bathtubs
Section 2702.4 — Bathtubs. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2702.5 Showers
Section 2702.5 — Showers. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2702.6 Kitchen Sinks
Section 2702.6 — Kitchen Sinks. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2702.7 Dishwashing machines
Section 2702.7 — Dishwashing machines. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2702.8 Garbage disposals
Section 2702.8 — Garbage disposals. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2702.9 Clothes washing machines
Section 2702.9 — Clothes washing machines. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2703.1 Anti-scald devices
Section 2703.1 — Anti-scald devices. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2703.1.1 Water Pipe Materials
Section 2703.1.1 — Water Pipe Materials. This section covers plumbing system requirements. Specific sizing, materials, and installation methods are in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2703.2 Grab bars
Section 2703.2 — Grab bars. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2704.1 Gas Ranges and Ovens
Section 2704.1 — Gas Ranges and Ovens. This section covers fuel gas piping and equipment requirements. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2704.2 Shower Valves
Section 2704.2 — Shower Valves. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2705 Installation Requirements
Section 2705 — Installation Requirements. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2705.1 Outdoor Gas-Fired Cooking Appliances
Section 2705.1 — Outdoor Gas-Fired Cooking Appliances. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2706 Waste Fittings
Section 2706 — Waste Fittings. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2706.1 Lavatories
Section 2706.1 — Lavatories. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2707.1 Laundry Facilities
Section 2707.1 — Laundry Facilities. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2708 Showers
Section 2708 — Showers. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2708.1 Shower Walls and Receptors
Section 2708.1 — Shower Walls and Receptors. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2709 Bathtubs
Section 2709 — Bathtubs. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2709.1 Floor Drains
Section 2709.1 — Floor Drains. This section covers plumbing system requirements. Specific sizing, materials, and installation methods are in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2711 Toilets (Water Closets)
Section 2711 — Toilets (Water Closets). This section covers plumbing system requirements. Specific sizing, materials, and installation methods are in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2714 Sinks
Section 2714 — Sinks. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2717 Laundry Tubs
Section 2717 — Laundry Tubs. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2718 Clothes Washing Machine Connection
Section 2718 — Clothes Washing Machine Connection. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3501.1 General Wiring Methods
Section E3501.1 — General Wiring Methods. This section covers electrical installation requirements. Specific conductor sizing, circuit protection, and installation methods are in the official code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3501.2 Conductor Material
Section E3501.2 — Conductor Material. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3501.3 Conductor Sizing
Section E3501.3 — Conductor Sizing. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3502.1 Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable
Section E3502.1 — Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3502.2 NM Cable Support
Section E3502.2 — NM Cable Support. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3502.3 NM Cable Protection
Section E3502.3 — NM Cable Protection. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3503.1 Metal-Clad Cable
Section E3503.1 — Metal-Clad Cable. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3504.1 Conduit and Tubing
Section E3504.1 — Conduit and Tubing. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3504.2 Conduit Fill
Section E3504.2 — Conduit Fill. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3701.1 Required Receptacles General
Section E3701.1 — Required Receptacles General. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3701.2 General Purpose Receptacles
Section E3701.2 — General Purpose Receptacles. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3701.4 Kitchen Countertop Receptacles
Section E3701.4 — Kitchen Countertop Receptacles. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3701.5 Bathroom Receptacles
Section E3701.5 — Bathroom Receptacles. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3701.6 Outdoor Receptacles
Section E3701.6 — Outdoor Receptacles. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3701.7 Garage Receptacles
Section E3701.7 — Garage Receptacles. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3701.8 Hallway Receptacles
Section E3701.8 — Hallway Receptacles. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] G2439.1 Combustion Air General
Section G2439.1 — Combustion Air General. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] P2601.1 Plumbing Scope
Section P2601.1 — Plumbing Scope. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] P2603.1 General Protection of Pipes
Section P2603.1 — General Protection of Pipes. This section covers plumbing system requirements. Specific sizing, materials, and installation methods are in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] P2603.2 Protection Against Freezing
Section P2603.2 — Protection Against Freezing. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] P2604.1 Trenching and Bedding
Section P2604.1 — Trenching and Bedding. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] P2605.1 Piping Support
Section P2605.1 — Piping Support. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] P2701.1 IRC Plumbing Fixtures General
Section P2701.1 — IRC Plumbing Fixtures General. This section covers plumbing system requirements. Specific sizing, materials, and installation methods are in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] P2701.1.1 Fixture Requirements Specific
Section P2701.1.1 — Fixture Requirements Specific. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] P2701.2 Plumbing Fixtures General
Section P2701.2 — Plumbing Fixtures General. This section covers plumbing system requirements. Specific sizing, materials, and installation methods are in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] P2702.1 Fixture Standards
Section P2702.1 — Fixture Standards. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] P2702.2 Waste Receptors
Section P2702.2 — Waste Receptors. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] P2702.3 Water Closets, Urinals, Lavatories and Bidets
Section P2702.3 — Water Closets, Urinals, Lavatories and Bidets. This section covers plumbing system requirements. Specific sizing, materials, and installation methods are in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] P2703.1 Tail Pieces
Section P2703.1 — Tail Pieces. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] P2704.1 Lavatory Requirements
Section P2704.1 — Lavatory Requirements. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] P2705.1 Fixture Installation General
Section P2705.1 — Fixture Installation General. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] P2706.1 Waste Receptors
Section P2706.1 — Waste Receptors. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] P2708.1 Showers
Section P2708.1 — Showers. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] P2708.2 Access
Section P2708.2 — Access. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] P2709.1 Shower Receptors
Section P2709.1 — Shower Receptors. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] P2709.2 Lining
Section P2709.2 — Lining. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] P2710.1 Sink and Lavatory Drain Openings
Section P2710.1 — Sink and Lavatory Drain Openings. This section covers plumbing system requirements. Specific sizing, materials, and installation methods are in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] P2711.1 Toilets - Water Closets
Section P2711.1 — Toilets - Water Closets. This section covers plumbing system requirements. Specific sizing, materials, and installation methods are in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] P2712.1 Toilet Facilities
Section P2712.1 — Toilet Facilities. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] P2713.1 Bathtub Waste Outlets
Section P2713.1 — Bathtub Waste Outlets. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] P2714.1 Lavatories
Section P2714.1 — Lavatories. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] P2717.1 Kitchen Sinks
Section P2717.1 — Kitchen Sinks. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] P2719.1 Floor Drains
Section P2719.1 — Floor Drains. This section covers plumbing system requirements. Specific sizing, materials, and installation methods are in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] P2801.1 Water Heaters - General
Section P2801.1 — Water Heaters - General. This section covers plumbing system requirements. Specific sizing, materials, and installation methods are in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] P2801.2 Water Heater Installation
Section P2801.2 — Water Heater Installation. This section covers plumbing system requirements. Specific sizing, materials, and installation methods are in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] P2803.1 Relief Valves
Section P2803.1 — Relief Valves. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] P3301.1 Scope - IRC Storm Drainage
Section P3301.1 — Scope - IRC Storm Drainage. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R2701.1 Scope Plumbing Fixtures IRC
Section R2701.1 — Scope Plumbing Fixtures IRC. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R2702.1 Minimum Fixtures
Section R2702.1 — Minimum Fixtures. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R2702.2 Water Conservation
Section R2702.2 — Water Conservation. This section covers plumbing system requirements. Specific sizing, materials, and installation methods are in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
Code sections are sourced from the International Code Council (ICC) and NFPA. Refer to ICC Digital Codes or NFPA for the authoritative source documents.