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	
		Chapter 2 Definitions			
P3-15, Part I	202	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.
	Same as change between 2015 IPC and 2018 IPC		
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P6-15	202	Adds new definition “PRESS-CONNECT JOINT” for consistency with IMC.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
It is simply the addition of a definition and has nothing to do with cost.

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P7-15	202

	Delete without substitution the definition for “SWIMMING POOL.” There is no need for such a specific definition for a swimming pool within the context of how the term is used in the few places in the IPC. Water from a swimming pool is handled in the same manner no matter how a swimming pool is actually defined.  And this definition conflicts with the definition of a swimming pool according to the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. This code change was further modified by public comment to add definition for swimming pool as per the ISPSC.

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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		Chapter 3 General Regulations			
P8-15	303.4	Revises s. 303.4 “Third-party certification” for consistency with the IRC and to clarify that only those materials that
are required to comply with a reference standard in the code, are to be third party certified.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. his 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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P9-15	303.5	Adds new section 303.5 “Cast iron soil pipe, fittings and components” to provide for inspection schemes to assure compliance.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. Improved inspection procedures at the manufacturing locations will reduce the amount of defects on jobsites before the installation is begun and reduce the amount of time needed for installation.
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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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P12-15	305.6	Revise section 305.6 “Protection against physical damage” to  simply reduce the setback within stud wall from 1-1/2 inches to 1-1/4 inches, so that both 1/2-inch and 3/4-inch water lines can be safely installed in the center of the wall without triggering the need for strike plates on both sides.  This change is consistent with the National Electrical Code, which specifies a 1-1/4 inch setback from the edge of a stud. It is also consistent with the IRC, which also specifies a 1-1/4 inch setback. This proposal will bring consistency to the I-Codes.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
A typical 3" x 6" metal stud guard costs about 20 cents. This proposal would reduce the quantity of stud guards on any given project by about 15-20%, depending on local enforcement.
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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.
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P16-15	Table 308.5	Modifies Table 308.5 “Hanger Spacing”. Provides guidance for hanger spacing for new sizes of piping that can be used.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This is a simple change to add support spacing requirements of 4 feet for larger PE-RT sizes and the change will result in less
supports and a cost savings without compromising the integrity of the installation.			
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P18-15	Table 308.5	Modifies Table 308.5 “Hanger Spacing”. PE-RT 1-1/4 inches and greater can be supported at 48 inches, modification to table to address this.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This is a simple change to add support spacing requirements of 4 feet for larger PE-RT sizes and the change will result in less
supports and a cost savings without compromising the integrity of the installation.
			
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P19-15 Part I	308.6	Revises section 308.6 “Sway bracing” to require rigid bracing for drainage piping systems necessary to control movement where pipes downstream are no longer horizontal.

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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		CHAPTER 4
FIXTURES, FAUCETS AND FIXTURE FITTINGS			
P26-15	401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420,
421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427	This change merely reorganizes the chapter into a listing of fixtures in alphabetical order.  The only substantial change to the listing is the striking of the word "other" before fixture fittings. The section addresses faucets and fixture fittings. There is no “other” fixture fitting.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
There is no cost impact by renumbering code sections for clarity.	Same as change between 2015 IPC and 2018 IPC		
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P30-15	Table 403.1 (IBC Table 2902.1)	Revises Table 403.1 (IBC Table 2902.1) “MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED PLUMBING FIXTURES” to address fixture count for casinos as specific use. Code change modified by public comment, was added to provide a fixture count for casino gaming areas, not defined in the code.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal provides a more lenient fixture count for casinos, so the cost of construction would presumably decrease.
	Same as change between 2015 IPC/IBC and 2018 IPC/IBC		
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P33-15	Table 403.1 (IBC Table 2902.1)	Revises Table 403.1 (IBC Table 2902.1) “MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED PLUMBING FIXTURES” to remove reference to section 411 for factory and storage facilities as it was never intended to require showers for such facilities.

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/IBC and 2018 IPC?IBC		
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P34-15	Table 403.1 (IBC Table 2902.1)	Revises Table 403.1 (IBC Table 2902.1) to clarify Group I description.  Further modified by public comment, intended as clarification only.

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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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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P40-15	403.1.2 (IBC 2902.1.2)	Revises section 403.1.2 “Single-user toilet facility and bathing room fixtures” to allow either sex to use the toilet room.  This will also address the concerns regarding transgender individuals as identified in code change P43. The code change further modified by public comment to allow for single occupant toilet rooms.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. Based on the minimum number of toilets, the larger general area required for circulation for multi-fixtured toilet rooms can be eliminated in large part because areas such as sight-blocking and the multiplier for urinals for credit will be eliminated in multiple single-user toilet designs.
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P44-15	403.2	Revise section 403.2 “Separate facilities” to add exception 4 clarifying that separate facilities are not required in business occupancies with an occupant load of 25 or fewer. Code change further modified by public comment, adds new item 4 to cover business occupancies. 

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, for mercantile occupancies having an occupant load of greater than 50 and less than 101, separate toilet facilities (for male and female) will be required whereas in the current code that range does not require separate facilities. Extra space and duplicate fixtures, piping and associated materials and labor will increase the cost of construction for those mercantile establishments in that range

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P45-15	403.3 (IBC 2902.3)	Revises section 403.3 “Required public toilet facilities” to reorganize text for clarity of the intent of the section which simply is to require public and employee toilet facilities, as applicable, for buildings and tenant spaces.

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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P46-15 Part I	403.6	Add new section 403.6 “Fixture distribution” to prevent the uneven distribution of plumbing fixtures for each sex within two or more toilet facilities.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The same number of fixtures is required, so there is not an increase in cost.
	Same as change between 2015 IPC and 2018 IPC – with renumbering as 403.7.		
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P46-15 Part II	2902.3.7 (IBC)	Add new section 2902.3.7 “Fixture distribution” to prevent the uneven distribution of plumbing fixtures for each sex within two or more toilet facilities.

Cost Impact:
Will not increase the cost of construction. The same number of fixtures is required, so there is not an increase in cost.
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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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P49-15	405.3.1, 405.3.5	Revises section 405.3.1 “Water closets, urinals, lavatories and bidets” to clarify that the width between partitions must be 30 inches and the spacing between adjacent fixtures is only applicable where partitions will not be installed.

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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P50-15	405.4.1	Revises section 405.4.1 “Floor flanges” to clarify the name of a product “brass” to “copper alloy”.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal will not impact the cost of construction as this change is only a clarification of the name of a product.
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P51-15 Part I	405.4.3	Revises section 405.4.3 “Securing wall-hung water closet bowls” 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.
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P52-15	405.5	Adds new section 405.5 “Plumbing fixtures with a pumped waste” to provide for reference standard and installation requirements for said fixtures.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. Since a fixture with a pumped waste is optional, there is no cost impact.
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P56-15	Section: 409.1, Chapter 14	Revises section 409.1 “Approval” to add NSF 184 as a referenced standard for regulating the performance of residential dishwashers.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This simply adds the correct reference standard for residential dishwashers.
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P57-15	409.3, 409.4, 802.1.6	Revises section 409.3 “Waste connection”; adds new section 409.4 “Residential dishwasher waste connection” and deletes without substitution section 802.1.6 “Domestic dishwashing machines” for the purpose of providing separation between residential and commercial dishwasher waste connection requirements.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This has no impact on the cost of construction since the connections permitted for a residential dishwasher remain the same.
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P58-15	410.1	Revises section 410.1 “Approval” to add new standard of ASHRAE 18-2008 (RA 2013) Methods of Testing for Rating Drinking-Water Coolers with Self Contained Mechanical Refrigeration to address Products/Devices that are installed to meet the requirements of drinking fountains need to comply to the same approval requirements as drinking fountains and water coolers.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This is a product certification issue which should not impact the product itself; therefore, there should be no cost increase.
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P63-15	411.3	Adds new section 411.3 “Water Supply” to require emergency showers and eyewash stations to their water temperature controlled by a temperature actuated mixing valve complying with ASSE 1071. Modified by committee, to clarify that only where hot and cold water supplies are mixed is there a need for a mixing valve.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This merely adds the proper reference to the thermostatic mixing valve required for an emergency shower.
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P67-15
	419.3	Deletes section 419.3 “Surrounding Material” IBC Section 1210 already covers wall and floor materials in toilet facilities. There is no longer a need for this information to be in the IPC as the IPC does not have control of the section.

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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P69-15	422.1, 609.1, 713.1	Revises sections 422.1, 609.1, and 713.1 “Scope” to govern aspects of health care plumbing systems that differ from plumbing systems of other structures. These provisions apply to to the special devices and equipment installed and maintained in Group I-1, Group I-2, Group B ambulatory
care facilities, medical offices, research and testing laboratories, and Group F facilities manufacturing pharmaceutical drugs and medicines.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This proposal is clarification only; therefore, the cost of construction will not change.
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P70-15	422.10	Deletes section 422.10 “Special elevations” without substitution clinical needs must determine the location of control valves, vacuum outlets and other plumbing control devices. 

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This proposal removes a potentially hazardous requirement. There are many more options available; therefore, the cost of construction will not change.

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P71-15	422.3	Deletes section 422.3 “Protection” without substitution this section is duplicative and therefore not needed.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This section is a duplication, therefore, there is no change in construction costs

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P72-15	422.4	Revises section 422.4 “Materials” to require fixtures designed for therapy, special cleansing, or disposal of waste to be made of smooth, impervious corrosion resistant materials. The phrase "combination of such purposes" is already addressed in the list and not needed.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This proposal is clarification only, therefore, the cost of construction will not change.

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P73-15	422.5, 422.9.1	Deletes section 422.9.1 “Access” and 422.5 “Sterilizer Piping” without substitution. This proposal deletes language that is too broad to be practically enforceable.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This proposal is clarification; therefore, the cost of construction will not change.

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P75-15	422.8	Revises section 422.8 “ice prohibited in soiled utility room” to require ice producing appliances not to be located in a soiled utility room.  The plumbing code cannot control the handling or storage of ice in any room. Modified by the committee, focusing code change on concern for providing water supply and drainage connections for appliances.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal is clarification only, therefore, the cost of construction will not change.

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P76-15	423.3,
424.10	Revises section 423.3 “Footbaths, and pedicure baths.” to require water temperature for foot baths to be limited to  120°C (49°F) by a device conforming to ASSE 1070 or CSA B125.3. Also Adds new section 424.10 “ Head shampoo sink faucets” to require water temperature for head shampoo sink faucets to be limited to  120°C (49°F) by a device conforming to ASSE 1070 or CSA B125.3 as well as having check valves to prevent crossover flow between hot and cold water connections. The hot water temperature limit requirement for head shampoo sinks was approved for the 2015 IPC and inserted, along with footbaths and pedicure chairs, in Section 423.3.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
Quality shampoo sink faucets that are most commonly installed already include integral check valves so there won't be any increase in the cost of construction. The new requirement just prevents designers and installers from choosing an inappropriate faucet type.

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P83-15	

424.7	

Revises section 424.7 “Temperature-actuated, flow reduction devices for individual fixture fittings ” to allow temperature actuated flow devices installed on fixture fittings as an approved method for limiting water temperature.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
Options do not increase the cost of construction.

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P84-15
	202, 425.3.4, 501.7, 712.3.2, 1103.4, 1113.1.2, 1302.5, 1302.8.1, 1302.9, 1303.8, 1303.12,
604.11	This change adds the term 'accessible' for consistency with the IBC and provides for editorial change for clarity to ss. 425.3.4, 501.7, 712.3.2, 1103.4, 1113.1.2, 1302.5, 1302.8.1, 1302.9, 1303.8, 1303.12, 604.11 

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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P89-15	502.1
Chapter 14	Revises section 502.1 “General” to include Solar thermal water heaters conforming to the IMC and SRCC 300.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
The proposed changes are not anticipated to raise the cost of construction. Most solar thermal systems and collectors are already certified to this standard in order to meet state requirements, those of the Internal Revenue Service for federal rebates, or to comply with the requirements of the 2015 IRC. Therefore, no additional product certifications are required.
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P93-15	504.6	Revises section 504.6 “Requirements for discharge piping” to ensure the discharge piping be one nominal size larger than the size of the relief valve outlet. Code change further modified by public comment, to address concern that PEX and PE-RT tubing might not be the only type of discharge piping that can be installed with insert fittings.

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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P97-15	504.7	Revises section 504.7 “Required pan.” to require storage-tank type water heaters or hot water storage tanks to have a pan consisting of galvanized steel, aluminum, plastic or other approved materials for consistency with the IRC

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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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.

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P112-15	Table 605.3, Table 605.3	Add CSA B137.18 to Table 605.3 “Water Service Pipe” and Table 605.4 “water distribution pipe” as an acceptable standard for PE-RT tubing systems.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
Adding an alternate standard for a piping material will not affect the cost of an installation. 
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P113-15 Part I	Table 605.3,
Table 605.4	Revises tables 605.3 “water service pipe” and table 605.4” 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
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P114-15	Table 605.3	Revises tables 605.3 “water service pipe” to delete brass pipe from the table because brass is a copper-alloy and copper-alloy is the term used to identify materials manufactured where copper is the base metal and includes brass and bronze.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. 
This proposal will not impact the cost of construction as this is only a clarification of a product name.
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P115-15 Part I	605.4	Revises section 605.4 “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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P118-15	Table 605.4	Revises tables 605.4 “water distribution pipe” to delete brass pipe from the table and add ASTM B 43 under Copper or copper-alloy pipe because brass is a copper-alloy and copper-alloy is the term used to identify materials manufactured where copper is the base metal and 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.
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P119-15	Table 605.5	Revises Table 605.5 “Pipe Fittings” to add standard ASSE 1061-2011 to the table because ASSE 1061-2011 added  PE-RT to the list of tubing’s in this edition of the standard so that those fittings can be used for PE-RT tubing.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This will not increase the cost of construction as it only adds another option for the installer.
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P120-15	Table 605.5	Revises Table 605.5 “Pipe Fittings” to add standards ASTM D3261 AND CSAB137.18 to the table because PE-RT is a new consensus system standard for tubing and fittings. Also ASTM D3261 is a consensus standard for PE fusion and is also applicable for PE-RT.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. Adding another pipe material standard as an option does not impact the cost of construction.
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P123-15	Table 605.7,
Chapter 14	Revises Table 605.7 “Valves” to add IAPMO Z1157  
to the table which is the new national consensus standard for ball valves. 

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
There is no cost impact since the use of ball valves meeting this standard is optional.
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P124-15 Part I	Table 605.7
	Revises table 605.7 “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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P126-15	Table 605.8	Revises Table 605.8 “Manufactured pipe nipples” to remove brass and add copper alloy to the table.  This is because  brass is a copper-alloy and copper-alloy is the term used to identify materials manufactured where copper is the base metal.

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.
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P127-15	Table 608.1	Revises table 608.1 “Application of backflow preventers” to add standard CSA B64.1.3 for clarity and consistency.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
There is no cost impact with the existing cross reference standard between the section and the table.
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P129-15	605.11, 605.11.1, 605.11.2, 605.11.3, 605.11.4	Deletes sections 605.11, 605.11.1, 605.11.2, 605.11.3, and 605.11.4 without substitution because brass is a copper alloy and is covered in Section 605.13.

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
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P132-15 Part I	605.14.7 (New), 605.15.4 (New), 605.17.3 (New)	Adds new sections 605.14.7, 605.15.4, and 605.17.3 “Push-fit joints” to add the standard ASSE 1061 because the standard for push-fittings is ASSE 1061.

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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P134-15	605.24.1	Revises section 605.24.1 “Copper pipe or copper alloy tubing to galvanized steel pipe” to remove “brass fitting” because brass is a copper alloy and copper-alloy is the term used to identify materials manufactured where copper is the base metal.

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.
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P141-15	607.3	Revises section 607.3 “Thermal expansion control” to remove “tanks” so that all proven technologies are recognized and designers and contractors are not limited solely to thermal expansion tanks.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
By providing additional choices, the designer can select the most appropriate, cost effective solution depending on the situation.
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P149-15	608.3
608.4(New)	Revises section 608.3 “Devices, appurtenances, appliances and apparatus” to remove references to water pumps filters, softeners, tanks and other appliances. Also adds section 608.4 “Potable water handling and treatment equipment” to require that this equipment be installed in a location that prevents contamination. Modified by committee, to remove language concerning 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.
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P150-15 Part I	608.7	Revises section 608.7 “Valves and outlets prohibited below grade” to make editorial changes and to add the exception that Freezeproof yard hydrants that drain the riser into the ground are permitted to be installed provided that the potable water supply to such hydrants is protected in accordance with
Section 608.13.2 or 608.13.5 and the hydrants and the piping from the backflow preventer to the hydrant are identified in accordance with Section 608.8.

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, where code officials were not requiring the correct backflow preventer for these applications, there will be a higher cost for the correct backflow preventer plus added labor and materials for either placing the required backflow prevention assembly in a place where leakage (when failure of the device occurs) or for providing a drain for the assembly for when leakage happens (when failure of the device occurs). 

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P151-15	

608.9	

Revises section 608.9 “Reutilization prohibited” to ensure water used for heating or cooling of equipment shall be discharged through a drainage system or utilized for nonpotable purposes.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. There is no cost increase with this code change. This is simply a clarification. There is no cost increase with this code change. This is simply a clarification. Combined system with open piping has not been allowed in the current code because of cross connections. This code change is just clarifying the language because the language is not clear it has allowed an unsafe condition to occur where it has been misinterpreted. Combined heating hot water and domestic hot water systems can still be used, There just needs to be a closed loops for the heating hot water to prevent contamination, stagnant water, corrosion and scald injuries.

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P152-15	608.11	Revises section 608.11 “Potable water tanks” to require tanks which come in contact with potable water to conform to the NSF 61 standard.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
Because there are many certified tanks, tank liners, and coatings on the market, this is not expected to increase the cost of construction
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P153-15	608.13.1	Modifies the text of Section 608.13.1. Section 608.13.9 is incorrectly located with and greatly confused by the various types of backflow preventers within Section 608.13.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
The installation and proper use of dispenser equipment would not increase or lower costs.
			
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P155-15	608.13.5, 608.13.8	Modifies text of 608.13.5 “Pressure vacuum breaker assemblies”.  Deletes section 608.13.8 “Spill-resistant pressure vacuum breaker assemblies”. The deletion of confusing language and addition of language to clarify the installation requirements and inspection criteria for applicable installations.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
There is no cost increase with proper planning and installation.
			
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P159-15	608.16.1, 608.16.1 (New), 608.16.1.2 (New)	Adds text of Section 608.16.1 “Beverage dispensers”, Section 608.16.1.2 “Coffee machines and noncarbonated drink dispensers”. Revises Section 608.16.1.1 “Carbonated beverage dispensers”. This section needs to be sub-divided into two categories one for carbonated beverage dispensers and one for noncarbonated dispensers.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
There is no cost increase but actually less cost in many cases because of the price difference between the backflow devices.
			
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P160-15	608.16.1, 608.16.10, 608.16.9	Modifies Section 608.16.1 “Beverage dispensers,” Section 608.16.9 “Dental pumping equipment,” Section 608.16.10 “Coffee machines and noncarbonated beverage dispensers.” Per reasoning Each "unit" needs to be protected from backflow from the other "unit". For example, installing one backflow preventer device to serve multiple "units" leaves open the possibility that contamination in one "unit" could contaminate an adjacent "unit".

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 jurisdictions that were not enforcing the code in this manner, yes, there might need to be extra backflow prevention devices installed. In those situations there will be an increased cost of material and labor.
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P161-15	608.16.1, 608.16.1.1 (New), 608.16.1.2 (New), 608.16.10	Revises section 608.16.1 “Beverage dispensers.”
Adds new sections 608.16.1.1 “Carbonated beverage dispensers” and 608.16.1.2 “Coffee machines and noncarbonated beverage dispensers.”

Delete without substitution section 608.16.10 “Coffee machines and noncarbonated beverage dispensers.”

The modification provides for backflow prevention device that is suitable for a potable water supply connection to a carbonated beverage dispenser and coffee machines and noncarbonated beverage dispensers. The ASSE
1022 device is constructed especially for exposure to carbon dioxide gas and carbonated 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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P162-15, Part I	608.16.11 (New), 801.1, 801.2, 802.1	Adds new Section 608.16.11 “Humidifies.” Modifies Section 801.1 Scope, 801.2 Protection, 802.1 Where required. The codes are silent on the protection of the water supply connection to humidifiers. Humidifiers, if not regularly serviced, can be a source of contamination to the connected water supply. The inspector has no way of knowing whether such pieces of equipment have internal backflow protection. This simple addition to the codes will clarify the humidifiers need to have a backflow device just like other similar pieces of equipment in the list of items. Modified further by public comment, modification clarifies the requirements and adds reference to CSA B64.3.

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, there will be the added cost of a backflow preventer and the installation labor.
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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.
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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.

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P167-15	701.8	Deletes Section 701.8 “Drainage piping in food service areas.” Per reasoning this section is vague and should be removed from the code.

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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P168-15, Part I	Table 702.1	Modifies TABLE 702.1 “ABOVE-GROUND DRAINAGE AND VENT PIPE.” Brass is a copper alloy and I relocated the standard to the Copper and Copper Alloy Pipe line to cleanup the 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.
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P170-15, Part I	Table 702.2	Modifies TABLE 702.2 “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.
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P171-15	Table 702.3, 703.2, 705.16 (New)	Modifies TABLE 702.3 (702.3) “BUILDING SEWER PIPE.” Modifies text of Section 703.2 “Drainage pipe in filled ground.” Adds Section 705.16 “Polypropylene plastic.” Adds new Standards “ASTM F2736-13e1 Standard Specification for 6 to 30 in (152 to 762 mm) Polypropylene (PP) Corrugated
Single Wall Pipe And Double Wall Pipe,” “ASTM F2764/F2764M-11ae2 Standard Specification for 30 to 60 in (750 to 1500 mm) Polypropylene (PP) Triple Wall Pipe and Fittings for Non-Pressure Sanitary Sewer Applications,” “CSA B181.0-11 Definitions, general requirements, and methods of testing for thermoplastic non-pressure piping,” “CSA B182.13-11 Profile polypropylene (PP) sewer pipe and fittings for leak-proof sewer applications.”

This code change is proposed to incorporate the current ASTM and CSA standards for Polypropylene (PP) sanitary sewer pipe into the IPC code to bring it current with accepted pipe technology.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
Polypropylene has proven to be a lower cost alternative to many other sanitary sewer pipe products.
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P173-15	Table 702.4	Modifies TABLE 702.4 “PIPE FITTINGS.” Chapter 7 is the sanitary drainage chapter of the code. The malleable iron row should be deleted.  These are not drainage pattern fittings and would not be suitable for venting systems as the condensate would not ready flow back to the drain system.  Malleable iron fittings has not been in the sanitary drainage fittings table of the IRC for many editions.

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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P174-15, Part I	Table 702.4	Modifies TABLE 702.4 “PIPE FITTINGS” to add reference to polyethylene pipe which is already in IPC table for Building Sewer Pipe. 

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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P176-15	703.4	
Modifies Section 703.4 “Existing building sewers and building drains.” This proposal is to coordinate the IPC with the IRC regarding the re-use of existing plumbing drainage system when a building is razed or damaged.

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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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.
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P178-15, Part I	704.2	Modifies 704.2 “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.
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P179-15	705.3, 705.3.1, 705.3.2, 705.3.3, 705.3.4	Deletes Section 705.3 Brass. The proposal removes brass because brass is a copper alloy and is covered in Section 706.6 and Section 705.7

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.
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P180-15	705.16.1, 705.16.2, 705.16.3, 705.19	Modifies Section “705.16.1 Copper or copper-alloy pipe or tubing to cast-iron hub pipe,”  Section 705.16.2 “Copper or copper-alloy pipe or tubing to galvanized steel pipe,” Section 705.16.3 “Cast-iron pipe to galvanized steel.” Section 705.19 “Soldering bushings.” 
This proposal cleans up the section and does not change the intent. Copper-alloy is the term used to identify materials
manufactured where copper is the base metal and it includes brass and bronze. The term brass convertor fitting is typical use in fuel gas piping systems.

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.
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P181-15, Part I	705.16.1	Section 705.16.1 “Copper pipe or tubing to cast-iron hub pipe.” Modification to remove copper-alloy from text of section.

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.
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P184-15, Part I	705.16.4, 707.1, Chapter 14	Section 705.16.4 “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 Component.” Modification to enable the use of 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.
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P185-15	705.18	Modifies Section 705.18 “Caulking ferrules.” 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.
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P186-15	705.18	Modifies Section 705.18 “Caulking ferrules.” Simply an editorial clarification within the section.
 
Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This is merely an editorial change to clarify the type of ferrule not a new code requirement.
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P191-15, Part I	708.1.6	Modifies text of Section 708.1.6 “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.
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P192-15	709.3	Modifies Section 709.3 “Conversion of gpm flow into dfu values.” Modification to wording clarify intent of the existing section and does not add any new requirements

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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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.
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P195-15, Part I	712.3.3	Modifies Section 712.3.3 “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.
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P196-15	712.3.3.1	Section 712.3.3.1 “Materials.” 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.
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P197-15, Part I	712.4.2	Modifies text of Section 712.4.2 “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 IPC and 2018 IPC		
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P200-15	713.4	Modified Section 713.4 “Vacuum system station.” Per reasoning the proper term is 'inlet', not 'receptacles'. It is a conflict to both require being built into a cabinet and visible. The inlets cannot be recessed because it would be too hard to connect with patient equipment

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal removes a potentially hazardous requirement. There are many more options available, therefore, the cost of
construction will not change.
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P201-15	713.5, 713.6, 713.7, 713.7.1, 713.7.2	Modifies Section 713.5 “Medical vacuum system”. Deletes Sections 713.6, 713.6, 713.7.1, 713.7.2. This proposal deletes some of the incomplete requirements in this section and references NFPA 99, which is broadly accepted as the national standard for medical gas and vacuum systems. It is much more appropriate to send the medical vacuum component of the piping system to NFPA 99 for design and installation.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
NFPA 99 is referenced in Section 1202.1, therefore, there would be no increase in construction cost
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P203-15, Part I	715.2, 715.3, 715.4, 715.5	Modifies the text of Section 715.2 “Material.” Deletes Section 715.3 and 715.4.  Revises section 715.3 “Location.” This change cleans up the language in the section.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
There are no changes to the mandatory requirements. This cleans up the requirement with greater reliance on the standard and listing.
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P204-15, Part I	717.4, 717.5	Revises Section 717.4 “Pipe” and Section 717.5 “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 IRC to get the requirements to match this language.

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.
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P206-15	802.1	Modifies Section 802.1 “Where required.” The revised language resolves a conflict that existed in the code with Section 301.6 with regard to connection of floor drains.

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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P207-15	802.1	Modifies Section 802.1 “Where required.” This proposal deletes the requirement that all healthcare related fixtures discharge through an air gap.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal is for clarification, therefore, there will be not increase in the cost of construction.
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P208-15
	202, 422, 713, 802.1	This change deletes definition for “STERILIZER”, section  422 “HEALTH CARE FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT”, and section 713 “HEALTH CARE PLUMBING”; and revises  802.1.
This proposal deletes a section that provides no practical value to the text. The requirements in this section are too broad to be enforceable; too generic to provide any clear direction; or otherwise covered in the text of this code.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
These items are already addressed in the IPC, therefore, the deletion will not increase the cost of construction.
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P212-15	802.3.3.1	Adds new Section 802.3.3.1 “Connection of laundry tray to standpipe.” Alternative method added to the code to allow for use in multi-family high-rise constructions.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This proposal will not increase costs and may actually decrease costs by permitting a practice that is recognized in the residential Code. The savings could be realized as not having to install a vent, trap and waste line for a laundry tub.
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P213-15	804, 804.1	Modifies Section 804.1 into 802.2 “Material, joints, and connections.” Deletes section 804. Deleted Section is moved into 802.2.  The text has been cleaned up to address joints and connections, as well as, materials.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
There is no increase in the cost of construction when the code is wordsmithed to make it easier to understand.
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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.
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P227-15	P918.8	Modifies Section 918.8 “Prohibited installations.” Clarification made to text of Section 918.8 concerning Air admittance valves.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal will not 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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P230-15	1003.3	Modifies text of Section 1003.3 “Grease interceptors.” Modifies reference to text to include new Sections 1003.3.7. The 2015 language failed to include all of the relevant sections for grease interceptors in the requirements for grease interceptors

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
There is no cost impact, since this only clarifies requirements already in the code but which are confusing as is.
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P233-15	1003.3.2	Modifies Section 1003.3.2 “Food waste disposers restriction.”  So that a food disposer shall not discharge to a grease interceptor.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This identifies a limitation on the discharge of food waste disposers through grease interceptor. By properly connecting the food waste disposer, the cost will be less because of material savings
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P234-15	1003.3.2, 1003.3.3	Modifies text 1003.3.2 “Food waste disposers.” Adds section 1003.3.3 “Additives to grease interceptors.” Dispensing systems that dispense interceptor performance additives to grease interceptors shall not be installed except where such systems dispense microbes for the enhancement of aerobic bio remediation of grease and other organic material, or for inhibiting growth of pathogenic organisms by anaerobic methods.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
The microbe dispensing systems are optional and therefore, there is no additional cost of material or labor. The new section simply allows these optional systems to be installed as long as they comply with the requirements indicated by the section.
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P236-15	Table 1102.4, Chapter 14	Modifies TABLE 1102.4 “BUILDING STORM SEWER PIPE,” Adds new section “CSA B182.13-2011 Profile Polypropylene (PP) Sewer Pipe And Fittings For Leak-Proof Sewer
Applications.” Change to table to add standard for Polypropylene (PP) Pine CSA B182.13.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction.
Using PP will slightly increase the pipe material cost, but will facilitate ease of installation, due to the stiffer nature of the pipe's wall.
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P237-15	Table 1102.4, Chapter 14	Modifies TABLE 1102.4 “BUILDING STORM SEWER PIPE.” Adds new standard “ASTM F667 - 12 "Standard Specification for 3 through 24 in. Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings."   Update to ASTM F667 is needed as it covers pipe sizes 3" to 24" as F2306 only has a range of 12’ to 60.”

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
The addition of this standard will allow more appropriately sized diameters of PE to be used, thus optimizing cost.
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P238-15	Table 1102.4, Chapter 14	Modifies TABLE 1102.4 “BUILDING STORM SEWER PIPE.” Adds new standard “ASTM F2648/F2648M-13 Standard Specification for 2 to 60 inch [50 to 1500 mm] Annular Corrugated Profile Wall Polyethylene (PE) Pipe and Fittings for Land Drainage Applications.” This code change is proposed because ASTM F2648 allows the use of recycled materials to be used in the manufacture of High Density Polyethyene pipe 

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
The use of recycled materials in our products in most cases makes the pipe more cost effective.
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P239-15	Table 1102.4, Chapter 14	Modifies text of TABLE 1102.4 “BUILDING STORM SEWER PIPE.” Adds new standard “ASTM F2881-11 "Standard Specification for 12 to 60 in. [300 to 1500 mm] Polypropylene (PP) Dual Wall Pipe and Fittings for Non-Pressure Storm Sewer Applications." This code change is proposed because there is currently an ASTM Standard Specification for this pipe material.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction.
Using polypropylene pipe will slightly increase the pipe material cost, but will facilitate installation, due to the stiffer nature of the pipe's wall.
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P240-15	TABLE 1102.4 
	Modifies text of TABLE 1102.4 (1102.4) “BUILDING STORM SEWER PIPE.” ASTM D2751 has been withdrawn in 2014 deletes. Adds ASTM F1488 found in Table 702.2.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. 
This proposal simply adds another option for piping material into the code and corrects others, and as such, the option is not requiring that this material be chosen. Thus the code with this proposal added will not cause the cost of construction to increase.
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P241-15	Table 1102.5, Chapter 14	Modifies text of TABLE 1102.5 “SUBSOIL DRAIN PIPE.” Adds new standard “ASTM F667 - 12 Standard Specification for 3 through 24 in. Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings.” This code change proposal is proposed because the currently listed ASTM F405 is limited in size to only 3" to 6" diameter pipe. The proposed ASTM F667-06 is needed as it covers pipe sizes 3" to 24" diameters.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
The addition of this standard will allow more appropriately sized diameters of PE to be used, thus optimizing cost
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P246-15	1106.5, 1108.3	Modifies section 1106.5 “Parapet wall suppers,” and Section 1108.3 “Sizing of secondary drains.” Where scuppers are used for primary system, there needs to be method to equate the code required drain size to a scupper opening width. Modification to address this.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This proposal will not 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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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
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P251-15	1301.6	Modified Section 1301.6 “Approved components” to “Components and materials.” Modifies language to read “material approved by the manufacturer for the intended application.” 

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This code change is for clarification only and does not increase the specific provisions addressed in the code section
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P253-15	1301.9.1	Deletes Section 1301.9.1 “Sizing.” Per reasoning, in the absence of providing more informed guidance, this section should be eliminated.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
Deleting this sizing section does not add more restrictive requirements to the installation.
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P255-15	1301.9.2	Modifies Section 1301.9.2 “Location.” Removal of initial sentence and revises methods used for protection from sunlight into a list format as opposed to a single paragraph.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This code change merely reorganizes the section without adding or deleting any existing provisions.
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P258-15	1301.9.7 	Modifies exception of Section 1301.9.7 “Access.” Raw water storage tanks should have an easy access for cleaning (i.e. manhole access). The exception more appropriately applies to treated water storage tanks.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This code change clarifies the appropriate access for treated water tanks. Such tanks are typically smaller than water storage tanks that store water prior to treatment.
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P259-15	1301.9.9.	Modifies Section 1301.9.9 “ Draining of tanks.” Water storage tanks need to have a means for draining or emptying the tank for maintenance purposes and cleaning in order to protect the health and safety of users.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This code change clarifies the methods for draining or emptying tanks, but does not add or increase any additional provisions for such.	Same as change between 2015 IPC and 2018 IPC		
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P261-15	1302.1, 1304.3	Modifies Section 1302.1 “General,” and Section 1304.3 “Reclaimed water systems.” This proposal is intended to coordinate the scope of ASTM E2635 and its prior use in the IgCC, with the reorganization of IgCC Chapter 7 language to IPC Chapter 13.. Reference to ASTM E2635 seems to have ended up in the wrong subsection.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
No new requirements are identified so there is not a change in the cost of construction.
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P262-15	1302.2	Modifies Section 1302.2 “Sources.” As approval of alternative sources of reuse water is required by the Code Section, it is unnecessary to provide an example list of alternative sources.
2. The list of alternative sources is not exhaustive, and other sources of reusable water could be considered.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. 
The elimination of an example list of alternative non-potable water sources will not have a cost impact, and does not affect the intent of the section to recognize that jurisdictions may also consider other appropriate sources of non-potable water.
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P267-15	1302.7.2	Deletes Section 1302.7.2 “Design and construction.” Section 1301.9 as referenced under section 1302.7 already gives specific design and construction information for tanks. The references given to the specific standards under section 1302.7.2 leave out many material and methods used to store
nonpotable water and is very restrictive and cost prohibitive

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
By removing the referenced section the requirement for tanks to comply with the specific listed standards is removed which allows other materials and methods to be used.
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P269-15	1303.2	Modifies text of Section 1303.2 “Collection surface.” The change is required in order to allow the use of modern conservation techniques in collecting rainwater for nonpotable use.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
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P270-5	1303.15.2, 1303.3, 1303.4	Modifies text of Section “1303.3 Debris excluders.” Section 1303.4 “First-flush diverter,” Section 1303.15.2 First-flush diverter test.” The intent of the provisions in these sections is to divert the initial runoff of water from a roof with its contaminants that may build up during a non-rain event so that it does not enter the storage tank. Using the term "first-flush diverter" will allow for both the typical non-mechanical standpipe application or an approved manufactured mechanical device.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. 
This code change results in clarifying where non-mechanical diverters may be used, and would actually decrease the cost of installation for nonpotable reuse of rainwater.
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P275-15	1303.15.8, 1303.15.9(New)	Section 1303.15.8 “Water quality test.” Adds new Section 1303.15.9 “Collected raw rainwater quality.” Deletes Table 1303.15.8. The site conditions that affect collected rainwater quality vary significantly and often from one place to another. Directing the user to the ASTM standard alone without providing the table will result in a much better assessment of the collected rainwater quality and result in much better design of the required treatment and determination of suitability for an intended use.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This code change merely describes what is involved in the water quality test. It does not add additional testing requirements.
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P276-15	1303.15.8	Modifies text of Section 1303.15.8 “Water quality test.” ASTM E 2727 does not address the differing regulations that govern water quality.  Relinquishing to the permit holder to obtain the jurisdiction's requirements.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
Since jurisdictions have different protocols and requirements regarding rainwater quality, even using the data in ASTM E 2727 may not apply. It is up to the permittee to obtain the jurisdiction's requirements regardless.
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P278-15	1304.3.1.3	Section 1304.3.1.3 “Labeling and marking.” Reclaimed water is not rainwater, modification to clarify the code requirement.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
Rainwater should not be referenced in the section - this is a zero cost correction.
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P279-15, Part I	702.2, 717, 717.1, 717.2, 717.6	Modifies Section 717 “REPLACEMENT OF UNDERGROUND BUILDING SEWERS AND BUILDING DRAINS BY PIPEBURSTING METHODS.” Modifies Section 717.1 General, 717.2 Applicability, 717.6 Cleanouts. Modifies Table 702.2 “UNDERGROUND BUILDING DRAINAGE AND VENT PIPE.”  The changes 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.
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