2009 Uniform Plumbing Code UPC

2009 Uniform Plumbing Code UPC helps manufacturers, contractors, installers and inspectors provide safe and sanitary plumbing systems using the latest technologies and innovations. The UPC is compatible with all model building codes and provides minimum standards and requirements to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance or use of plumbing systems.

2009 Uniform Plumbing Code contains requirements addressing general work in most types of occupancies, from one- and two-family dwellings to medical health care facilities to commercial buildings. In-depth chapters cover all major topics such as:

• Plumbing fixtures and fixture fittings
• Water supply and distribution
• Indirect waste systems
• Traps and interceptors

2009 Uniform Plumbing Code represents the most current approaches in the plumbing field.  It is the third edition developed under the ANSI Consensus process is designated as an American National Standards by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Contributions to the content of this code were made by every segment of the built industry, including such diverse interests as consumers, enforcing authorities, installers/maintainers, labor, manufacturers, research/standards/ testing laboratories, special experts and users.

Key changes to the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code include new requirements for the installation of nonwater urinals, new requirements for distribution of hot water and updates/revisions to the identification of potable and nonpotable water systems.

IAPMO/ANSI UPC 1-2009.