The 20% of the Code You Need 80% of the Time

Here is an essential, hands-on guide for plumbers, building inspectors, and general contractors. You will have the most commonly used ICC (International Code Council) plumbing and septic information at your fingertips.

2009 International Plumbing Code Need To Know features easy-to-understand explanations and interpretations, calculations and formulas, and plenty of visual references such as maps, charts, and handy tables. This book helps you save time and money, reduce errors, stay in compliance, and increase job site safety. 256pp.

Table of Contents:

• 1. Definitions
• 2. Administration
• 3. General Regulations
• 4. Fixtures, Faucets, and Fixture Fittings
• 5. Water Heaters
• 6. Water Supply & Distribution
• 7. Sanitary Drainage Systems
• 8. Indirect and Special Waste
• 9. Vents
• 10. Traps
• 11. Storm Drainage
• 12. Special Piping & Storage Systems
• 13. Recycling Gray Water
• 14. Referenced Standards
• 15. Rainfall Rates
• 16. Degree Days & Design Temperatures
• 17. Using the Code in the Real World