The international code council icc is a non profit organization dedicated to developing model codes and standards used in the design build and compliance process.
International plumbing code commercial kitchen floor drains.
The international codes i codes are the widely accepted comprehensive set of model codes used in the us and abroad to help ensure the engineering of safe sustainable affordable and resilient structures.
2017 fbc plumbing 6 th edition 4 fixtures faucets and fixture fittings 412 floor and trench drains 412 2 floor drains 453 16 9 2 special detailed requirements based on use and occupancy floor drains.
It sets minimum regulations for plumbing systems and components to protect life health and safety of building occupants and the public.
It is similar to a floor drain as it is installed flush with the floor but has a much larger chamber to receive the indirect wastes and does have a strainer as called for in the plumbing code in addition to the grate.
Excerpt describing the ipc international plumbing code the international plumbing code ipc is a proven comprehensive model plumbing code that works seamlessly with icc s family of building codes.
The code language follows.
Hapter 1 of the international plumbing code.
409 1 modification 409 1.
Building codes are sets of rules requirements and recommendations intended to promote the design and construction of safe buildings.
From a legal standpoint model codes are merely recommendations while local codes are the law in a given jurisdiction such as a city or.
It sets minimum regulations for plumbing systems and components to protect life health and safety of building occupants and the public.
The commercial kitchen however provides a more exotic array of fixtures and equipment such as preparation and triple compartment sinks large dishwashers food waste grinders and disposals hose sprays soda dispensing systems wash down hoods icemakers and.
Often comically depicted crouched inside the kitchen cabinet with pants at half mast plumbers don t always get respect and one look at the international plumbing code ipc is all you need to understand why they do deserve respect.
It s important to understand that there are model codes sometimes called national codes and there are also local codes.
Floor drains in multi level parking structures 1003 1 interceptors and separators 1003 3 1 alternate grease interceptor locations 1003 3 4 hydromechanical grease interceptors 1105 roof drain strainers.
The plumbing fixture with a pumped waste shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions.
Floor sink as a waste receptor.
The code language follows.
Plumbing fixtures with pumped waste shall comply with asme a112 3 4 csa b45 9.
The item in the picture to the right is referred to as a floor sink.
Drains for equipment are sometimes located when the floor is poured or block outs can be left for later installation.
