Now theres an alternative to intimidating, cryptic plumbing code books: this much-needed, plain-English handbook is the first real-world, easy-to-use guide to learning the code and its implementation. Expertly reviews and interprets both the International Plumbing Code (IPC 2000) and the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC 2000), helping designers and installers cut down on costs--and boost profits--through optimal usage of the code. Packed with examples, charts, photos, and that tables simplify code requirements, plus troubleshooting and safety procedures sections. Back Cover Back to top THE KEY TO THE CODES International and Uniform Plumbing Codes Handbook This book is here to lighten your plumbing code load. Written conversationally by master plumber and multibook author R. Dodge Woodson, International and Uniform Plumbing Codes Handbook puts the two codes used in the United States into plain English. Open this reader-friendly guide and: *Stop searching for answers in dense, legalistic official code publications *Solve pipe, drainage, vent, trap, and all other plumbing questions quickly and easily because you understand the codes intent *Fix common plumbing problems with the workable solutions illustrated inside *Find worked-out examples of every type of plumbing task *Quickly locate the right figures, formulas, and charts for water heaters, fixtures and faucets, fuel piping, storm water drainage, and all your other calculation needs *Cut labor and material costs by meeting but not exceeding codes *Avoid leaks, malfunctions, blockages, plumbing-caused damage, callbacks, and other costly troubles *Get quick troubleshooting guidance *Work safe with time-tested tips Really an all-in-one manual that helps you get jobs done right, on time, and up to the standards of the new 2000 codes, this excellent and handy guide contains all the plumbing information youre ever likely to need. If you are a plumber from apprentice to master, this is the one book to keep nearby. Contents Back to top Introduction Definitions Administration General Regulations Fixtures, Faucets, and Fixture Fittings Water Heaters Water Supply and Distribution Sanitary Drainage Systems Indirect and Special Wastes Vents Traps Storm Drainage Fuel Piping Special Piping and Storage Systems Fuel-Gas Piping Referenced Standards Permits and Fees Rainfall Rates Recycling Gray Water Degree Days and Design Temperatures TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction; Definitions; Administration; General Regulations; Fixtures, Faucets, and Fixture Fittings; Water Heaters; Water Supply and Distribution; Sanitary Drainage Systems; Indirect and Special Wastes; Vents; Traps; Storm Drainage; Fuel Piping; Special Piping and Storage Systems; Fuel-Gas Piping; Referenced Standards; Permits and Fees; Rainfall Rates; Recycling Gray Water; Degree Days and Design Temperatures; Mobile Home and RV Parks; Common Sense Safety on the Job; Charts and Tables; Troubleshooting; Using the Code in the Real World; Glossary Mobile Home and RV Parks Common Sense Safety on the Job Charts and Tables Troubleshooting Using the Code in the Real World Glossary Author Biography Back to top R. Dodge Woodson is a general contractor, plumbing contractor, licensed master plumber, and master gasfitter with over 25 years experience in both residential and commercial work. He has owned and operated plumbing companies in both Virginia and Maine, and has taught plumbing code and apprenticeship classes at the Central Maine Technical College. His previous books include National Plumbing Codes Handbook, The Plumbing Apprentice Handbook, The Plumbers Troubleshooting Guide, and Plumbers Quick Reference Manual. He lives in Fort Fairfield, Maine.