IPC Code and Commentary 2012 (International Code Council Series)

Mastering code compliance has never been so easy! The 2012 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE COMMENTARY will take readers on a journey through the newly updated 2012 International Plumbing Code (IPC), stopping along the way for insightful commentaries that explore both the rationale for, and the practical implications of, the code. Its strategy is simple: give readers the basic technical requirements, and then reinforce that content by discussing the regulations in a real-world context. Coverage includes the historical background for the code, effective methods for applying it, and potential consequences when it is not followed. This unique resource can provide the solid working knowledge that is so critical to professionals in a variety of positions, from code officials and construction workers to building contractors and plumbers.