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Plumbing Venting: Decoding Chapter 9 of the Ipc

by Bob Scott

An illustrated guide to plumbing venting methods

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An illustrated guide to plumbing venting methods

Bob Scott’s manual organizes plumbing venting around methods addressed in Chapter 9 of the 2021 International Plumbing Code and Chapter 31 of the 2021 International Residential Code, with reference to the 2015 and 2018 editions as well. Illustrated examples distinguish correct and incorrect applications across common venting, horizontal and vertical wet-venting, combination waste and vent, circuit venting, and single-stack venting. The book also discusses the particulars of each method and offers examples of where and how they are used. Its chapter-based treatment makes code provisions and practical applications the central framework of the guide.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Plumbing designers, installers, plan examiners, inspectors, and other plumbing professionals seeking a reference on venting methods.
  • Readers who want illustrated examples connected to IPC and IRC provisions.
  • Those studying common, wet, circuit, and other venting arrangements.

Themes

Plumbing venting methodsIPC and IRC provisionsIllustrated technical examplesInstallation and examination

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Book overview

This second edition endorsed by both the ICC and PHCC is an in-depth illustrated manual by Master Plumber Bob Scott that continues to examine various venting methods and includes discussion and application of venting methods in the International Plumbing Code(R) (IPC(R)) and International Residential Code(R) (IRC(R)). This heavily illustrated guide shows correct and incorrect examples of common venting, horizontal and vertical wet-venting, combination waste and vent, circuit venting, single stack venting and more based on the criteria established in chapter 9 of the 2021 IPC and Chapter 31 of the 2021 IRC, as well as the 2015 and 2018 editions of the IPC and IRC. It discusses the nuances of each method in detail and gives many examples of how and where to use each method. A must have guide for any designer, installer, plan examiner, inspector or plumbing professional.
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