UPC vs all others! (ipc/irc/state codes) - Plumbing Zone

user2091 · 10-10-2009, 07:42 PM

i was wondering how everyone feels about this? shouldn't we have just one code book? UPC. Nothing compares with the UPC. We know that the AHJ has finale say but it should be from one general source!

house plumber · 10-10-2009, 07:43 PM

thats what the ipc is all about. just everyone needs to jump in.

Regulator · 10-10-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdaddyplumber

i was wondering how everyone feels about this? shouldn't we have just one code book? UPC. Nothing compares with the UPC. We know that the AHJ has finale say but it should be from one general source!

As I am from Canada, my comment is irrelevant. I just need to boost my post count.

Killertoiletspider · 10-10-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdaddyplumber

i was wondering how everyone feels about this? shouldn't we have just one code book? UPC. Nothing compares with the UPC. We know that the AHJ has finale say but it should be from one general source!

I prefer Chicago code over UPC.

grandpa · 10-10-2009, 08:04 PM

As long as you have people in the business of making big money writing and selling code books, there is little incentive for any of them to "join forces". And cities like NY, Chi, LA, and states like MA, will continue to march to their own drummer.

plumbfreak · 10-10-2009, 08:28 PM

the upc code is THE code. plumbing is plumbing all code is for a reason.cities will have certin things the will or will not allow,but it should shall not go against upc.if were allowed to plumb out of any retarted code book we want,then i have a book we could use.It's called Joe Macgee plumbing code.How do we expect to keep out unlicenced contractors & plumbers from doing are work that is already scarce.We need to have a standard that standard is the UPC.

user2091 · 10-10-2009, 08:37 PM

i agree!

nhmaster3015 · 10-10-2009, 08:40 PM

Reciprocity between states has always been an issue. Not only should one "universal" code be accepted but all states but other things like licenses, and apprentice training hours should also be honored.

TheMaster · 10-10-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by plumbfreak

the upc code is THE code. plumbing is plumbing all code is for a reason.cities will have certin things the will or will not allow,but it should shall not go against upc.if were allowed to plumb out of any retarted code book we want,then i have a book we could use.It's called Joe Macgee plumbing code.How do we expect to keep out unlicenced contractors & plumbers from doing are work that is already scarce.We need to have a standard that standard is the UPC.

Please explain to me how the UPC keeps unlicensed contractors and plumbers out? Does the UPC send out enforcement officers for you? What does the UPC do for you?

plumbfreak · 10-10-2009, 08:52 PM

The upc doesent keep unlicensed plumbers out.IF people are allowed to plumb any kind of way they want. then any jackoff can be a damn plumber and say his code book told him how to plumb. that's why we need to have one code book to work out of.you have be a plumber to read and undestand then apply the upc in the field.

10-10-2009, 07:42 PM	#1
user2091 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 385 My Photos	UPC vs all others! (ipc/irc/state codes) i was wondering how everyone feels about this? shouldn't we have just one code book? UPC. Nothing compares with the UPC. We know that the AHJ has finale say but it should be from one general source!

10-10-2009, 08:40 PM	#8
nhmaster3015 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: S. Maine Posts: 2,057 My Photos	Reciprocity between states has always been an issue. Not only should one "universal" code be accepted but all states but other things like licenses, and apprentice training hours should also be honored. __________________ So little time, so many asses to kick Protect your trade, think before you buy

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10-10-2009, 07:43 PM	#2
house plumber HI Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Port Richey,Fl Posts: 3,084 My Photos	thats what the ipc is all about. just everyone needs to jump in.

10-10-2009, 08:04 PM	#5
grandpa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 392 My Photos	As long as you have people in the business of making big money writing and selling code books, there is little incentive for any of them to "join forces". And cities like NY, Chi, LA, and states like MA, will continue to march to their own drummer.

10-10-2009, 08:28 PM	#6
plumbfreak Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sacramento CA.& Texas Posts: 7 My Photos	the upc code is THE code. plumbing is plumbing all code is for a reason.cities will have certin things the will or will not allow,but it should shall not go against upc.if were allowed to plumb out of any retarted code book we want,then i have a book we could use.It's called Joe Macgee plumbing code.How do we expect to keep out unlicenced contractors & plumbers from doing are work that is already scarce.We need to have a standard that standard is the UPC.

10-10-2009, 08:37 PM	#7
user2091 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 385 My Photos	i agree!

10-10-2009, 08:52 PM	#10
plumbfreak Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sacramento CA.& Texas Posts: 7 My Photos	The upc doesent keep unlicensed plumbers out.IF people are allowed to plumb any kind of way they want. then any jackoff can be a damn plumber and say his code book told him how to plumb. that's why we need to have one code book to work out of.you have be a plumber to read and undestand then apply the upc in the field.