Ensure that systems are safe and sanitary with the Uniform Plumbing Code! Up-to-date with new technology and industry practices, today's ANSI-accredited Uniform Plumbing Code safeguards life, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance or use of plumbing systems.The world's most widely used model plumbing code includes requirements addressing general work in most types of occupancies, from one- and two-family dwellings to medical health care facilities to commercial buildings. Essential for contractors, installers, building officials, engineers, and inspectors, this updated edition of the UPC features: * New, detailed provisions for grease interceptors * Improved minimum plumbing facilities (fixture) table * Additional access requirements * Important backflow provisions * All-new bathroom wet venting procedures * Firefighter breathing air replenishment systems * Updated medical gas system requirements
In-depth chapters cover all major topics and appendixes guide you through complex tasks. |