2018 International Plumbing Code - Plumbing TAC

IPC Code Change No.	IPC Section 	Change Summary b/t 2015 IPC and 2018 IPC	Change Summary b/t 2017 FPC and 2018 IPC	Staff comments	
P11-15	305.1	Revises section 305.1 “Corrosion Protection against corrosion” for consistency with the IRC and so that confusion does not occur. There are no new requirements being proposed.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal will not increase the cost of construction because no additional labor, materials, equipment, appliances or
devices are mandated beyond what is currently required by the code.
	This change is not similar to that of the FPC. The FPC expands the scope of this section to provide for measures related to termite protection.	Overlapping provision to be considered during step 2 of the code change process  	
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P15-15 Part I	308.10	Add new section 308.10 “Thermal expansion tanks” to require that expansion tank be supported as per the manufacturer’s installation and to prohibit support via tank’s piping’s. This code change was further modified by the committee to reference thermal expansion tank manufacturer's installation instructions. 

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal will not increase the cost of construction because no additional labor, materials, equipment, appliances or devices are mandated beyond what is currently required by the code.
	Same as change between 2015 IPC and 2018 IPC		
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P36-15 Part I	Table 403.1 (IBC 2902.1),	Revise Table 403.1 (IBC 2902.1) to add footnote “f” to require plumbing fixtures for outdoor public swimming pools as per the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC). Further modified by public comment, modification to footnote f of Table 403.1

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. Because this proposal is not based on an occupant load, this will result in a cost decrease as compared to the cost of the number of required fixtures based on IPC Table 403.1.
	This change is not similar to that of the FPC. The ISPCP is not part of the FBC.	No action needed.

ISPCP is not part of the FBC	
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P48-15	405.3.1	Revises section 405.3.1 “Water closets, urinals, lavatories and bidets” to add an exception for clearance specific to accessible children’s water closet.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This is a reference statement only and is already allowed within the associated referenced standard.
	Same as change between 2015 IPC and 2018 IPC	This is an accessibility code change which falls outside the scope of this process – No action is needed.

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P98-15 Part 1
	602.3.1	Revises section 602.3.1 “Sources” to require individual water supplies to be constructed and installed in accordance with the requirements set forth in NGWA-01 where state and local laws do not address such requirements. Also, adds new standard ANSI/NGWA-01-14.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. This proposal will increase the cost of construction because additional labor, materials, equipment, appliances or devices are mandated beyond what is currently required by the code. Specifically, in situations where state or local laws don't exist for the construction of wells, these requirements could add additional costs over those cost for a well that would be constructed to a quality level less than what this standard requires. Where a standard for construction does not exist, there could be ways to "cut corners" to lessen costs of construction such as not installing a well casing, not performing tests and generally, expending less labor to construct a well that might not be safe or provide a reliable supply of water.

	Same as change between 2015 IPC and 2018 IPC		
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VOTE: 6 YES – 3 NO  PASS

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P164-15	611.2	Section 611.2 “Reverse osmosis systems.” Point-of-use reverse osmosis (RO) drinking water treatment units are commonly used in kitchens, day care centers, breakrooms, etc. Adds reference to NSF58 or CSA B483.1 to ensure the protection of public health from these units from a performance, material safety and contaminant reduction aspect.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.  Because a majority of point of use products sold in the US already meet the requirements of NSF/ANSI 58, this code change is not expected to increase the cost of construction.
	This change is not similar to that of the FPC.	Overlapping provision to be considered during step 2 of the code change process  	
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P166-15, Part I	701.2	Modifies Section of 701.2 “Connection to sewer required.” Adds Exception to 701.2. The section is being re-written because many jurisdictions have state and local laws regulating private sewage disposal systems and do not and cannot use the IPSDC. There are some jurisdictions that do not have state and local laws for private sewage disposal, therefore in those cases, the IPSDC provide regulations for waste disposal.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal will not increase the cost of construction because no additional labor, materials, equipment, appliances or devices are mandated beyond what is currently required by the code.

	This change is not similar to that of the FPC.	Overlapping provision to be considered during step 2 of the code change process  	
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P177-15	704.1, Table 704.1	Modifies Section 704.1 “slope of horizontal drainage piping.” Modifies text of TABLE 704.1 “SLOPE OF HORIZONTAL DRAINAGE PIPE.” Adds requirement for slope for grease laden waste to comply with Section 704.1. Modified by the committee, increasing greater minimum pipe slope.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
There should be no additional materials required to apply this design.
	Same as change between 2015 IPC and 2018 IPC		
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P194-15, Part I	712.3.2	Modifies text of Section 712.3.2 “Sump pit.” The purpose of this code change is to make the IPC consistent with the IRC where the sump cover is installed not more than 2 inches below grade. 

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
When unable to install cover flush with grade, or to allow for a finished surface, correcting the problem could potentially cost in excess of $200. Therefore, this code change could decrease the cost of construction in certain circumstances.
	Same as change between 2015 IPC and 2018 IPC		
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P247-15	1301.1.1	Adds new Section 1301.1.1 “Fire Protection Systems.” This proposal is to insert text to remind designers and users of the International Plumbing Code for nonpotable water systems that use of these systems in fire protection warrant further examination and design considerations.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
The reference to the IFC and the appropriate installation standards does not increase the cost of construction
	Same as change between 2015 IPC and 2018 IPC		
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VOTE: DIES FOR LACK OF SECOND

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