Plumbing Codes

A comprehensive reference guide for plumbing and sanitation codes used in the United States and internationally. Contains information about major code standards, their governing organizations, and application requirements.

Code NameGoverning OrganizationAbbreviationJurisdiction
National Plumbing CodeBuilding Officials and Code Administrators InternationalBOCAUnited States
Uniform Plumbing CodeInternational Association of Plumbing and Mechanical OfficialsIAPMOUnited States
International Plumbing CodeInternational Codes CouncilICCUnited States
Standard Plumbing CodeSouthern Building Code Congress InternationalSBCCIUnited States
One and Two Family Dwelling CodeCouncil of American Building OfficialsCABOUnited States
National Standard Plumbing CodePlumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors - National AssociationPHCCUnited States
Safety Requirements for PlumbingAmerican National Standards InstituteANSI A40United States

Key Information

Applicable to:

  • Drinking supply water systems
  • Sewer or toilet facilities systems

Locations:

  • Homes
  • Offices
  • Factories
  • Schools
  • Hospitals

Important Notes:

  • Codes are adopted and altered by local authorities to fit local needs
  • Throughout the world, different countries and jurisdictions have their own local or common (as within EU) set of codes
  • Engineers must always check and adapt to the local regime