2018 International Residential Code – Plumbing

Plumbing TAC

IRC-Plumbing Code Change No.	IRC-Plumbing Section	Change Summary b/t 2015 IRC-P and 2018 IRC-P	Change Summary b/t 2017 FRC-P and 2018 IRC-P	Staff comments	

RB2-16	R202, M1305.1, M1407.4, M1503.4, M1601.1.2, M1601.4.1, M1803.3.5, M1803.4.3, M2204.2,
M2301.2.1, R1001.2.1, R1003.9.2, R202, R202 (New), R301.5, R302.7, R308.4.3, R308.4.6, R308.6.2,
R308.6.5, R310.5, R311.3, R807.1	Deletes definitions “ACCESSIBLE”, “ACCESSIBLE”. Adds definitions “READILY”, “ACCESS (TO)”, “READY ACESS (TO)”. Modifies Definitions “CLEANOUT”, “FIXTURE FITTING”. Modifies text of Table R301.5 “MINIMUM UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED LIVE LOADS”. 

Modifies text of Section R302.7 “Under-stair protection”, R308.4.3 “Glazing in windows”, R308.4.6 “Glazing adjacent to stairs and ramps”, R308.6.2 “Materials.” R308.6.5 “Screens not required”, R310.5 “Dwelling additions”, R311.3 “Floors and landings at exterior doors”, R807.1 “Attic access”, R1001.2.1 “Ash dump cleanout”, R1003.9.2 “Spark arrestors”, M1305.1 “Appliance access for inspection service, repair and replacement”, M1407.4 “Access”, M1503.4 “Makeup air required”, M1601.1.2 “Underground duct systems”, M1601.4.1 “Joints, seams and connections”, M1803.3.5 “Access,” M1803.4.3 “Connection to masonry fireplace flue,” M2204.2 “Shutoff valves”, M2301.2.1 “Access”.

The intent of this proposal is for clarification of terminology. This proposal will clarify where the provisions are for access
for repair, not accessibility for persons with disabilities. This clarifies the code by separating something that is accessible from something that is accessed. 

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This is a clarification of terminology that will have no change on code requirements.	Same as change between 2015 IRC-B and 2018 IRC-B		
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RP5-15	P2801.6	P2801.6 “Required pan.” The reason for the code proposal is to remove a restriction against the installation of all plastic pans beneath gas-fired hot water heaters and storage tanks, as there are some plastic pans that have been developed and successfully tested against tough industry standards and ratings for flammability and smoke, specifically ASTM E84 Class A standards.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This code proposal has cost-savings implications to the construction industry and consumers. VizCO-US plastic pans will save distributors, contractors and homeowners anywhere from 10%-30% when installed beneath gas-fired water heaters, rather than installation of the higher-priced metal pans. Additionally, oftentimes there are replacement costs with the metal pans, especially the flimsier aluminum pans, that are easily dented and crushed during transportation from the manufacturer to the distributor, from the
distributor to the contractor and from the contractor to the jobsite.  Unlike metal pans which are dented and crushed during installation of the water tanks that roll over the sides of the pan,
VizCO-US plastic pans are designed not to break, crack, split or crush. You can actually roll a tank over the side of a VizCO-US pan which is designed to aide in the installation process and keep the contractor from having to lift a tank up and over a sidewall of the pan. (See sales sheet attachment for product description.) {511} {512} VizCO-US pans offer cost-savings to everyone in the supply chain from the time it is released from the manufacturing plant unitl the time the tank is set in place. Due to the extreme strength of the product, there are cost-savings in shipping/delivery costs and financial cost-savings by not having to worry about replacement costs, or credits and returns for damaged products like there
are with metal pans.
	Same as change between 2015 IRC and 2018 IRC		
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RP8-15	P2902.5.4, P2904.1.	Modifies Section P2902.5.4 “Connections to automatic fire sprinkler systems,” P2904.1 “General.” The proposed revision clarifies the code by coordinating the requirements in Sections P2902.5.4 with P2904.1. The allowance to omit backflow protection for certain stand-alone systems currently permitted by Section P2904.1 was not previously correlated with Section P2902.5.4, which has caused confusion in applying the code.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
The proposal will reduce the cost of construction in cases where a backflow preventer would otherwise have been provided because of a misunderstanding of the current code provisions.
	Same as change between 2015 IRC and 2018 IRC		
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RP10-15	P2903.5	Modifies Section P2903.5 “Water hammer.” This proposal re-aligns both the IRC P2903.5 with the IPC 604.9 Water Hammer paragraphs eliminating confusion and clearly spelling out the necessary requirement for water hammer control on all plumbing
systems.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction
For the tens of thousands of new homes that are already being installed with AA arresters, there is NO cost impact. For the tens of thousands of new homes that are still being installed with old-fashioned plain air chambers, there is NO cost impact, and more likely a cost savings, due to the elimination of the cost of labor and material of installing 12-16 air chambers versus the cost of 3 to 5 AA arresters per home. Where the current IRC is being used and interpreted as requiring NO water hammer control, the initial installation cost impact of this code change will be roughly $18 to $30 per home, depending on local interpretation of required quick-closing valves. This cost impact is calculated using the most common practice of arrester installation, which is installing outlet boxes (such as laundry boxes) with integral arresters. Since the arresters are already factory-installed, the cost impact is simply the cost difference in boxes with and without arresters, roughly $6 per single valve/arrester box ($12 per laundry box since it includes two arresters per box). The second most popular AA arrester installation is the swivel compression tee arrester which easily and quickly hooks up
to the compression supply stop that serves the quick-closing valve. The cost impact of this is roughly $8. Depending on local
enforcement, the total cost impact per home could be $18-$30, or an average of about $24 per home. The LONG TERM cost impact of water hammer control, however, is immeasurable. yet very obvious. Just like many other required devices in a plumbing system, such as pressure reducing valves limiting static pressures to 80 psi, water hammer arresters will help protect the entire plumbing system and all of its necessary appurtenances and appliances from premature failure, saving
the homeowner thousands of dollars in repairs and damage over the life of the home.
	Same as change between 2015 IRC and 2018 IRC		
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RP12-15	Table P2906.6, Chapter 44	Changes text of Table P2906.6 “Pipe fittings.” Adds new standard “ASSE 1061-2011 Performance Requirements for Push-Fit Fittings (UPDATE of edition year).” ASSE 1061-2011 added PE-RT to the list of tubing that can be used with the fittings.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
	Same as change between 2015 IRC and 2018 IRC		
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RP13-15	P2906.6.1 	Adds new section P2906.6.1 “Saddle tap fittings.” Prohibits the use of Saddle tap fittings.

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. For those plumbing contractors that were trying to legally cut corners in every way possible, there will be the minor added cost for a tee installation. Can they convince the builder or developer that they should be paid more for their work because of this change? It would be very, very doubtful that the builder or developer will be impacted with this minor cost addition.	Same as change between 2015 IRC and 2018 IRC		
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RP14-15	P2906.9.1.5, P2906.9.1.5.1, P2906.9.1.5.2	Renumbers and modifies text of Sections P2906.10 “Cross-linked polyethylene plastic (PEX).” P2906.10.1 “Flared joints.” P2906.10.2 “Mechanical joints.” Per the proposal the section for "PEX Plastic" (P2906.9.1.5) should never have been subcategorized under "Solvent cementing" Section P2906.9.1. Like other specific piping material types, "PEX plastic" should have had its own section.   This proposal also brings the IRC in consistent alignment with how the IPC is now organized by renumbering the sections for PEX.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.	

This proposal will have no effect on the cost of construction and only seeks to correct an oversight of organizational numbering.
	Same as change between 2015 IRC and 2018 IRC		
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RP15-15	P2906.9.1.4
(error)	Renumbers and modifies text of Sections P2906.10 “Cross-linked polyethylene plastic (PEX).” P2906.10.1 “Flared joints.” P2906.10.2 “Mechanical joints.” The Section for "PEX Plastic"
(P2906.9.1.5) should never have been subcategorized under "Solvent cementing" Section P2906.9.1. Like other specific piping material types, "PEX plastic" should have had it's own section like that of Polypropylene (PP), PEX/AL/PEX, Stainless Steel, Press-connect, and PE-RT to name a few.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.

This proposal will have no effect on the cost of construction and only seeks to correct an oversight of organizational numbering.
	Same as change between 2015 IRC and 2018 IRC	This mentions 2906.9.1.4 but is the same text as Code Change RP14-15	
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RP16-15	Table P2906.4, Table P2906.5, Table P2906.6, P2906.19, P2906.19.2 (New), P2906.19.3	Modifies text of Table P2906.4 “Water Service Pipe,” Table P2906.5 “Water Distribution Pipe,” Table P2906.6 “Pipe Fittings,” Section P2906.19 “Polyethylene of raised temperature plastic.” Adds new sections P2906.19.2 “Heat fusion Joints,” and Section P2906.19.3 “Electrofusion Joints.”  Adds new standard “CSA B137.18 - 2013 - Polyethylene of raised temperature resistance (PE-RT) tubing systems for pressure applications.”  This change will permit PE-RT pipe to be joined by fusing methods and will permit pipe and fittings meeting CSA B137.18 to be used in accordance with the Code.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.

This proposal adds additional standards for use with PERT pipe and fittings. These new standards are similar to existing referenced standards and product are similar so there is no increase in the cost of the PERT system by referencing these standards and adding standards to permit fusion of PERT.
	Same as change between 2015 IRC and 2018 IRC		
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RP17-15	P3003.9.2	Modifies texts of section P3003.9.2 “Solvent cementing.” this change is to incorporate the use of clear as well as UV-light visible primers. 

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.

This proposal will not impact cost as it simply allows another primer option.	Same as change between 2015 IRC and 2018 IRC		
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P3-15, Part II	R202 (IRC)	Adds new definition “FULL-OPEN VALVE.”

This definition encompasses all type of valves that do not appreciably restrict the flow of water.

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.
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P19-15 Part II	P2605.1 (IRC)	Revises section P2605.1 “General” to require rigid bracing for drainage piping systems necessary to control movement where pipes downstream are no longer horizontal. Also, this provides consistency with the IPC.

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 IRC and 2018 IRC		
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P20-15, Part II	P2503.7
(IRC)	Revises section P2503.7 “Water-supply system testing” to allow for some limited air testing of plastic piping systems, if a number of conditions are met.  Code change further modified by public comments for air testing PEX piping systems.  

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal simply adds another option for air testing some specific piping materials into the code and as such, the option is not requiring that this method be chosen. Thus the code with this proposal added will not cause the cost of construction to increase.
	Same as change between 2015 IRC and 2018 IRC		
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P51-15, Part II	Table P2701.1, P2702.4
(IRC)	Revise Table P2701.1 and section  P2702.4 to update the text by removing the reference to ASME A112.6.1M since the requirements from standard are now covered in A112.6.2. The A112.6.1M standard is longer published by ASME.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This will not increase the cost of construction since the proposal is editorial/updating in nature.
	Same as change between 2015 IRC and 2018 IRC		
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P53-15 Part II	P2704, P2704.1, P3201.1
(IRC)	Revise sections P2704, P2704.1, and P3201.1 to clarify the application of slip joints connections based on common plumbing industry practice.

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.
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P55-15 Part II	P2713.1
(IRC)	Revises section P2713.1 “Bathtub waste outlets and overflows” to remove the requirement for an overflow for every bathtub, thus, making the requirement optional. 

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This will decrease the cost of construction by not requiring an overflow for every bathtub.
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P93-15 Part II	P2804.6.1
(IRC)	Revises section P2804.6.1 “Requirements for discharge pipe” to ensure the relief-valve discharge piping is installed with insert fittings.   The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification inserts fittings into "same size as the valve outlet" piping will cause a restriction in flow from the relief valve which could affect the safety of the equipment. 

Cost Impact: Will not 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.
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P98-15 Part 2	P2602.1
(IRC)	Revises section P2602.1 “General” 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 IRC and 2018 IRC		
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P113-15 Part II	Table P2906.4,
Table 2906.5
(IRC)	Revises tables P2906.4 “water service pipe” and table P2906.5” water distribution pipe” to delete standard ASTM F877 from both tables because standard is no longer pipe or tubing related.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This proposal simply deletes a standard that is no longer pipe or tubing related from the code. The piping material is now covered by a different standard, and as such, the option is not deleting or adding a material. Thus the code with this proposal added will not cause the cost of construction to increase.
	Same as change between 2015 IRC and 2018 IRC		
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P115-15 Part II	P2906.5
(IRC)	Revises section P2906.5 “Water distribution pipe” to remove “hot” and “cold” because they are unnecessary as the intent is all water distributing piping must comply. Modified by committee, to remove terms “hot” and “cold”.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal has absolutely no impact on the cost of construction and only attempts to address a technicality which has existed for many years.
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P124-15 Part II	Table P2903.9.4
Chapter 44
(IRC)	Revises table P2903.9.4 “Valves” to add MSS SP-122 and MSS SP-138-9 to table because these are additional standards for valves that should be considered in the valve table.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
Adding additional options will not increase the cost of construction
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P132-15 Part II	P2906.20
(IRC)	Adds new section P2906.20 “Push-fit joints.”  This proposal is not adding this standard to the code but is only adding section that should have been added several cycles ago when ASSE 1061 was added.

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.
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P135-15 Part II	P2906.17.2 (New)
(IRC)	Adds new section 2906.17.2 “Joint between PVC water service and CPVC water distribution” to give the option of using a solvent-cemented transition joint to connect a PVC water service pipe to a CPVC water distribution system.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal allows for an optional method of joining not in this code. The option is not requiring that this method be chosen. Thus the code with this proposal added will not cause the cost of construction to increase.
	Same as change between 2015 IRC and 2018 IRC		
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P166-15, Part II	P2602.1
(IRC)	Modifies Section P2602.1 “General.” Adds Exception to 2602.1. Some jurisdictions do not have state and local laws for private sewage disposal systems. Therefore in those cases, the IPSDC provides regulations for waste disposal. The section language (existing or revised) presents a roadblock for utilizing gray water systems. The exception was added to allow for gray water to be diverted from the sewer or private sewage disposal system so that it can be processed by systems in accordance with Chapters P2910 or P2911.

Cost Impact: Will not 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, where private sewage disposal is not regulated by state and local laws, builders could do anything with sewage. They might not provide a large enough private sewage disposal system or one made of materials having long life. In those situations, there will be the extra cost for properly sized systems and better materials. Possibly there would be some additional labor for a larger installation.
	Same as change between 2015 IRC and 2018 IRC	
Added text is in conflict with DOH waste deposal regulation Rule 64E-6.  The IPSDC is not part of the FBC

RCCIWG – Comment

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P170-15, Part II	Table P3002.1
(IRC)	Modifies TABLE P3002.1 “UNDERGROUND BUILDING DRAINAGE AND VENT PIPE.” ASTM F714 polyethylene pipe is sometimes used to rehabilitate piping sewers under buildings. Currently the code does not list the product for that use

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction.
This proposal allows for an optional pipe material to be used under buildings. The option is not requiring that this method be chosen. Thus the code with this proposal added will not cause the cost of construction to increase, and the material may even cost less than other options.
	Same as change between 2015 IRC and 2018 IRC		
RCCIWG – Comment

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P174-15, Part II	Table P3002.3
(IRC)	Modifies TABLE P3002.3 “PIPE FITTINGS.” Polyethylene pipe is already in IRC table for Building Sewer Pipe. However, a corresponding entry for pipe fittings of this material was not installed in the fittings table.

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 IRC and 2018 IRC		
RCCIWG – Comment

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P178-15, Part II	P3005.1.6
(IRC)	Modifies P3005.1.6 “Change in size.” Addition of language concerning water closet bend fitting and offset closet flange.  Code change per public comment, removing language for “approved” per PMGCAC.

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 IRC and 2018 IRC		
RCCIWG – Comment

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P181-15, Part II	P3003.13.1, P3003.13.2, P3003.13.3
(IRC)	Modifies text of Section P3003.13.1 “Copper pipe or tubing to cast-iron hub pipe,” Section P3003.13.2 “Copper pipe or tubing to galvanized steel pipe,” Section P3003.13.3 Cast-iron pipe to galvanized steel or copper-alloy pipe. Modification to remove copper alloy from text of sections P3003.13.1 and P3003.13.2.  Adds copper-alloy to P3003.13.3.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal will not increase the cost of construction as this change is only to update the name of a material that is already in the code.
	Same as change between 2015 IRC and 2018 IRC		
RCCIWG – Comment

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P184-15, Part II	P3003.2, P3003.13.4, Chapter 44
(IRC)	Modifies text of Section P3003.2 “Prohibited joints,” Section P3003.13.4 “Plastic pipe or tubing to other piping material.” Adds new standard “ASTM D3138-04(2011) Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Transition Joints Between Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) and Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Non-Pressure Piping Components”

Modification to enable the use of a special transition cement for this application

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal allows for an optional method of joining used elsewhere, but not in this code. The option is not requiring that this method be chosen. Thus the code with this proposal added will not cause the cost of construction to increase.
	Same as change between 2015 IRC and 2018 IRC		
RCCIWG – Comment

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P191-15, Part II	P3005.2.6
(IRC)	Modifies text of P3005.2.6 “Cleanout plugs.” Copper alloy is the term used to identify materials manufactured where copper is the base metal and it includes brass and bronze

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal will not increase the cost of construction as this change is only to update the name of a material that is already in the code.
	Same as change between 2015 IRC and 2018 IRC		
RCCIWG – Comment

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P194-15, Part II	P3007.3.2
(IRC)	Modifies section P3007.3.2 “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
There is no change to the requirements of this section. This proposal is for correlation purposes only.
	Same as change between 2015 IRC and 2018 IRC		
RCCIWG – Comment

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P195-15, Part II	P3007.3.3
(IRC)	Modifies Section P3007.3.3 “Discharge pipe and fittings.”  Per reasoning Subsections 712.3.3.1 and 712.3.3.1 provide enough guidance to the designer and installer for proper selection of discharge piping components such that there is not a need for the code official to further approve the selections.

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 IRC and 2018 IRC		
RCCIWG – Comment

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P197-15, Part II	P3007.6 (IRC)	Modifies text of Section P3007.6 “Capacity.” Many pumps do not comply with the 1 inch minimum requirement, especially smaller pump systems used for individual fixtures such as pantry sinks, etc. Modification to address this.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
Allowing a slightly smaller pump will not increase the cost of construction.
	Same as change between 2015 IRC and 2018 IRC		
RCCIWG – Comment

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P198-15, Part II	P3007.6 (IRC)	Modifies text of P3007.6 “Capacity.” There are smaller pump systems used for individual fixtures such as pantry sinks and bar sinks that are only capable of passing ½ inch solids. These pumps have been successfully used in jurisdictions where these pumps were approved as an alternative method.

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 IRC and 2018 IRC		
RCCIWG – Comment

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P202-15, Part II	P3008.1, P3008.2
(IRC)	Modifies Section P3008.1 “Where required.” Adds Section P3008.2 “Allowable installation.” This change merely adds a distinction between the use of a normally closed backwater valve and a normally open backwater valve. The requirements for normally closed backwater valve remain the same. The second half of the original section has been split into a new section entitled, "Allowable installation."

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This change provides options for the code user. There is no additional language mandating the use of backwater valves.
	Same as change between 2015 IRC and 2018 IRC		
RCCIWG – Comment

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P204-15, Part II	P3010.4, P3010
(IRC)	Revises Section P3010.4 “Pipe” and Section P3010.5 “Pipe fittings.” ASTM F714, Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Outside Diameter, only refers to pipe, not fittings. Fittings are not made in SDR's. And calling out resin designation codes is not necessary. This change has a companion change in the IPC to get the requirements to match this language. Modified by the committee, to allow for the use of larger piping systems.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal is modifying language to coordinate with each other in multiple code sections and does not impact costs. Thus the code with this proposal added will not cause the cost of construction to increase.
	Same as change between 2015 IRC and 2018 IRC		
P203-15 Part II	P3008.2, P3008.3, P3008.4, P3008.5	This change cleans up the language in the section. Backwater valves, like all plumbing products, are required to be third party liste the requirements that are proposed to be stricken
in the section. Furthermore, plumbing inspectors are not checking on the dimensions or working parts of a listed backwater valve.
Paragraph 2.1.1 of ASME A112.14.1 requires the backwater valve to comply with the opening dimensions of Table 1. The opening dimensions equal the pipe dimensions. Hence, Section P3008.4 is unnecessary.
Paragraph 2.4 of the ASME standard goes into great detail regarding the material requirements for the backwater valve. Not only are the bearing parts corrosion resistant, the quality of the corrosion resistance is listed. Hence the first sentence in Section P3008.2 is unnecessary.
Paragraph 3.2 of the ASME standard specifies water tightness requirements for the backwater valve. Hence, Section P3008.3 is unnecessary.
The last section has been cleaned up to identify that the internal moving components are what must be accessible. The movement in the code has been s opposed to accessible. The term "accessible" is more associated with requirements for the physically challenged. The sentence would become identical to the wording in the IPC.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
There is no change in the requirements. The proposal cleans up the language with reliance on the standard and the listing.	P203-15 Part II	
RCCIWG – Comment

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P205-15, Part II	P3011 (New), Chapter 44
(IRC)	Adds Section 3011 “REPLACEMENT OF UNDERGROUND SEWERS BY PVC FOLD AND FORM METHODS.” Adds new standards “ASTM F1871 - 2011 Standard Specification for Folded/Formed Poly (Vinyl Chloride) Pipe Type A for
Existing Sewer and Conduit Rehabilitation,” “ASTM F1504 - 2014 Standard Specification for Folded Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe for Existing Sewer and Conduit Rehabilitation,” 

The current IPC includes provisions for replacement of underground sewers by pipe bursting or the installation of new pipe in an open cut trench. This proposal introduces a different method for sewer rehabilitation which is similar to pipe bursting.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  For the modification only: The size of piping that this process can be used on was corrected to allow its use for larger piping systems that could exist for IRC buildings.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
No cost impact. It is estimated that pipe bursting and fold and form methods are approximately 60% of the cost of open cut
installations. These methods offer significant savings as well as less impact on the surrounding area.
	Same as change between 2015 IRC and 2018 IRC		
RCCIWG – Comment

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P215-15, Part II	P3101.1.2 (New), P3103.1, P3103.1.1 (New), P3103.1.3 (New), P3103.1.4 (New), P3103.6
(IRC)	Modifies Section P3103.1 “Vent pipes terminating outdoors.” Adds new Sections P3103.1.1 “Roof extension,” P3101.1.2 “Roof used for recreational purposes,” P3103.1.3 “Roof extension covered,” “P3103.1.4 Side wall vent terminal.” Deletes Section P3103.6. This proposed change reorganizes the section regarding the vent terminal. There are currently three options for a vent terminal, the three requirements are separated between multiple sections, also adds another section.  This proposal presents all the options in one section.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This change provides options. As such, there is no cost implication.
	Same as change between 2015 IRC and 2018 IRC		
RCCIWG – Comment

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P220-15, Part II	P3111.1
(IRC)	Modifies Section P3111.1 “Type of fixtures.” Deletes text “A combination waste and vent system shall not receive the discharge of a food waste disposer.”

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
It's going to allow an installation that previously wasn't permitted thus lowering the cost of production.
	Same as change between 2015 IRC and 2018 IRC		
RCCIWG – Comment

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P221-15, Part II	P3111.1, P3111.1.1 (New), P3111.2, P3111.2.1, P3111.2.2, P3111.2.3, P3111.2.4, P3111.3
(IRC)	Revises text of Section P3111.1 “Type of fixtures.” Adds new Section “P3111.1.1 Single fixture systems.” Modifies text of Section P3111.2 “Installation,” Section P3111.2.2 “Vent connection,” Section P3111.2.3 “Vent size,” Section  P3111.3 “Size and length.”  Deletes section P3111.2.4 Fixture branch or drain. Proposal is to add new Section 915.1.1 to cover the very special situation of a single fixture combination waste and vent system.

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 IRC and 2018 IRC		
RCCIWG – Comment

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P226-15, Part I	Section 918.8	Modifies Section 918.8 “Prohibited installations.” This proposal attempts to circumvent the installation of Air admittance valves against its' intended use as air admittance valves are a mechanical devices that will eventually fail.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. There is no additional cost that would normally occur to correct a non-code compliant installation. This proposal attempts to
circumvent the installation of a product against its' intended use as air admittance valves are a mechanical devices that will eventually fail.
.	Same as change between 2015 IPC and 2018 IPC		
RCCIWG – Comment

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P279-15 Part II	P3002.1, P3010, P3010.1, P3010.2, P3010.6
(IRC)	Modifies Table P3002.1 to add ASTM F714. Section P3010 “REPLACEMENT OF UNDERGROUND BUILDING SEWERS AND BUILDING DRAINS BY PIPE BURSTING METHODS.” P3010.1 General, P3010.2 Applicability, P3010.6 Cleanouts.
The changes as seen above will allow pipe bursting of
underground building drainage piping meeting all of the other necessary requirements under these sections. The addition of PE pipe to the underground building drain and vent piping table provides the suitable material for pipe bursting sections of underground building drains.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
The addition of pipe bursting of existing building drains will lead to repair/renovation cost that will most likely be less than by using conventional pipe replacement methodology
	Same as change between 2015 IPC and 2018 IPC		
RCCIWG – Comment

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