How many different territory codes are represented here,eg.IPC,UPC,BOCCA ,etc - Plumbing Zone

threaderman · 06-19-2008, 07:22 PM

If I knew how,I would set up a poll on this forum with the various code councils to see where the forum sits as far as which members are in which code areas.In Oklahoma we work under the International code council.And I know most of us have our own state and local addendums ,which are many,but I was just curious about the big ones.

Ron · 06-19-2008, 09:31 PM

Each state that uses UPC will have there amendments to them, so UPC is all the same then add in the state code.

Killertoiletspider · 06-19-2008, 09:49 PM

Illinois has a code that is loosely based on UPC, but much of it was rewritten specifically for the state by Dean Thaedy years ago, when code was still in it's infancy. In the northern half of the state almost all communities use a variation of Chicago code, as the city has it's own. What is really a pain is the towns that border the city, one will use Chicago code as of 1999 with their own provisions, while others will use Chicago code as of 2001 with their own provisions. The difference between the two? One allows PVC DWV and one doesn't. You can do a job on one side of the street in PVC, and go across the street and the same job would have to be CI and Copper.

**Nathan** · 06-19-2008, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by threaderman

If I knew how,I would set up a poll on this forum.

When your starting a new thread there are some options listed below the text box. One of the options is Post a Poll. Check the box that says "YES" and enter in how many options you want. Then, after you hit post button it will bring you to a new page where you can post your question and options.

Thanks.

threaderman · 06-19-2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Killertoiletspider

Illinois has a code that is loosely based on UPC, but much of it was rewritten specifically for the state by Dean Thaedy years ago, when code was still in it's infancy. In the northern half of the state almost all communities use a variation of Chicago code, as the city has it's own. What is really a pain is the towns that border the city, one will use Chicago code as of 1999 with their own provisions, while others will use Chicago code as of 2001 with their own provisions. The difference between the two? One allows PVC DWV and one doesn't. You can do a job on one side of the street in PVC, and go across the street and the same job would have to be CI and Copper.

I face that challenge with the business as I work 6 or so cities,each with a min. population of 50,000 and the largest being Ok City at 1/2 mil,and they in turn are in 4 different counties.But what I really was wondering was who was observing which codes,though I have a fairly good idea except for east coast.

And Nathan ,thanks for the info. on polls,I'll make a mental note.

Plumber Jim · 06-20-2008, 02:26 AM

Colorado is kinda like that. different cities might be on different year codes like some are on IPC 2003 and some on IPC 2006.

threaderman · 06-20-2008, 02:52 PM

I thought Texas was IPC too,is this not the case?

GrumpyPlumber · 06-20-2008, 08:09 PM

I'm in Mass...we just gotta be different.
We don't subscribe to any major code format, despite countless similarities to UPC, IPC & Boca.

Vent sizing & distance from weir for example, we simply take the weir diameter multiply by 2 and add 2 in feet...most other states have a sizing chart.

gear junkie · 06-21-2008, 10:59 AM

Here in Va Beach, we use the ICC as well. All the codes seem very similar with a few exceptions.

threaderman · 06-21-2008, 11:44 AM

Excellent,at least we have a few here in the International jurisdiction so that we can discuss the pros and cons together.

06-19-2008, 07:22 PM	#1
threaderman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oklahoma city,Ok Posts: 376 My Photos	How many different territory codes are represented here,eg.IPC,UPC,BOCCA ,etc If I knew how,I would set up a poll on this forum with the various code councils to see where the forum sits as far as which members are in which code areas.In Oklahoma we work under the International code council.And I know most of us have our own state and local addendums ,which are many,but I was just curious about the big ones.

06-19-2008, 09:31 PM	#2
Ron Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8,635 My Photos	Each state that uses UPC will have there amendments to them, so UPC is all the same then add in the state code. __________________ Stephen Hawking: If the government is covering up knowledge of Aliens, they are doing a better job of it then they do at anything else.

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06-19-2008, 09:49 PM	#3
Killertoiletspider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,411 My Photos	Illinois has a code that is loosely based on UPC, but much of it was rewritten specifically for the state by Dean Thaedy years ago, when code was still in it's infancy. In the northern half of the state almost all communities use a variation of Chicago code, as the city has it's own. What is really a pain is the towns that border the city, one will use Chicago code as of 1999 with their own provisions, while others will use Chicago code as of 2001 with their own provisions. The difference between the two? One allows PVC DWV and one doesn't. You can do a job on one side of the street in PVC, and go across the street and the same job would have to be CI and Copper.

06-20-2008, 02:26 AM	#6
Plumber Jim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,803 My Photos	Colorado is kinda like that. different cities might be on different year codes like some are on IPC 2003 and some on IPC 2006.

06-20-2008, 02:52 PM	#7
threaderman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oklahoma city,Ok Posts: 376 My Photos	I thought Texas was IPC too,is this not the case?

06-20-2008, 08:09 PM	#8
GrumpyPlumber Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MA Posts: 572 My Photos	I'm in Mass...we just gotta be different. We don't subscribe to any major code format, despite countless similarities to UPC, IPC & Boca. Vent sizing & distance from weir for example, we simply take the weir diameter multiply by 2 and add 2 in feet...most other states have a sizing chart.

06-21-2008, 10:59 AM	#9
gear junkie Ridgid tool user Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: CA but use IPC Posts: 1,027 My Photos	Here in Va Beach, we use the ICC as well. All the codes seem very similar with a few exceptions.

06-21-2008, 11:44 AM	#10
threaderman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oklahoma city,Ok Posts: 376 My Photos	Excellent,at least we have a few here in the International jurisdiction so that we can discuss the pros and cons together.