2015 MPC, MMC And IFGC Significant Changes
2015 MPC, MMC and IFGCSignificant ChangesBased on the 2015 Michigan Plumbing Code,(MPC), the 2015 Michigan Mechanical Code(MMC) and the 2015 International Fuel GaSCode (IFGC)
Purpose This program is designed to provide a general overviewof notable changes that occurred between the 2012 and2015 editions of the International Plumbing, Mechanicaland Fuel Gas (PMG) Codes. It is intended to acquaint users of the PMG Codes withsome of those provisions that have been added,modified or clarified with the previous edition. Only a limited number of changes will be addressed.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes2
Description Overviews the changes from the 2012 to the2015 International Plumbing Code , 2015International Mechanical Code and 2015International Fuel Gas Code .2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes3
ObjectivesUpon completion of this seminar, participants will be betterable to: Identify the most significant differences between the 2012IPC, IMC and IFGC and the 2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC. Explain the differences between the current and previousedition. Identify key changes in organization and code requirements. Identify the applicability of design, plan review and inspectionrequirements.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes4
This seminar isbased on:2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes5
About the Significant Changes Underlined Text has been added. “Interior exit stairways and interior exit ramps shall beenclosed with fire barriers constructed in accordance withSection 706.” Lined-out text has been deleted. “Elevator lobbies shall have at least one means of egresscomplying with Chapter 10 and other provisions within thiscode.”2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes6
Part 1International PlumbingCode, Chapters 1-157
202 Alternate Onsite NonpotableWater Definition CHANGE TYPE: Addition2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes8
202 Backflow PreventerDefinition CHANGE TYPE:Modification This definition hasbeen made morespecific about whatconstitutes a backflowpreventer: a backflowprevention assembly,a backflow preventiondevice or other meansor methods.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes9
202 Mechanical Joint Definition The definitionof a mechanicaljoint nowincludes heatfused joints.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes10
202 Toilet Facility Definition CHANGE TYPE:Addition This definition hasbeen added to clarifythat a toilet facility isa room or space thatcontains not lessthan one watercloset and onelavatory.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes11
202 Waste Receptor Definition CHANGE TYPE:Addition This definition hasbeen added toclarify what isconsidered awaste receptor.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes12
202, 410.4 Drinking Fountain, Water Cooler andWater Dispenser Definitions; Substitution forDrinking Fountains CHANGE TYPE: Modification These definitions for a drinking fountain, a waterdispenser and a water cooler clarify Section 410on drinking fountain requirements. The waterdispenser definition expands the group ofdevices and apparatus that can be used assubstitutions for 50 percent of the requirednumber of drinking fountains.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes13
202 Grease Interceptor, Definition of Fats,Oils and Greases (FOG) Disposal System CHANGE TYPE: Addition Another type of grease interceptor, the Fats, Oilsand Greases (FOG) disposal system, has beenadded to support the revised text in Section1003.3.4 covering grease interceptors.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes14
Table 308.5 Mid-Story Pipe Guide2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes15
403.1 Determining MinimumNumber of Plumbing Fixtures CHANGE TYPE: Modification The IBC occupancy classifications (A, B, M, etc.)are no longer used to determine which row inTable 403.1, Minimum Number of RequiredPlumbing Fixtures, to use for fixture quantities.The actual use of the building or spacedetermines which row in the table to use.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes16
403.3 Required Public ToiletFacilities Exception CHANGE TYPE: Modification Occupancies that have limited areas for publicaccess, such as dry cleaners, take-out onlyrestaurants and automated teller machinelobbies, do not require public toilet facilities forthose limited areas (300 ft2 or less).2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes17
403.4.1 Directional Signage forLocation of Public Toilet Facilities CHANGE TYPE: Modification The provision for directional signs to public toiletfacilities now requires that the signage belocated at the main entrance to the building ortenant space.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes18
406.1, 409.2 Backflow Protectionfor Clothes Washing and DishwashingMachines CHANGE TYPE: Modification The 2012 IPC required that an air gap within theappliance or an external backflow preventer in theappliance connections be provided. This modificationadds the standards designations with which air gapsmust comply, so that the enforcement can beaccomplished by the inspector identifying those standardnumbers either on the machines or in the literature forthe machines. Otherwise, verification would have to beby physical inspection of the machines, which might beimpossible to perform.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes19
413.1 Food Waste DisposerApproval CHANGE TYPE: Modification Terminology for food waste grinders has beenchanged to a more industry-accepted term. Forelectrical safety, domestic food waste disposersmust be listed and labeled to a standard.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes20
417.4.1 Walls and Floors in Bathtuband Shower Areas CHANGETYPE:Modification This sectionhas beenmodified tomake theexistingrequirementsmore clear.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes21
420.1 Water Closet Approval CHANGE TYPE: Modification Dual-flush water closets have become popular inrecent years. The code now has a standard thatcovers those types of water closets.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes22
421.1 Whirlpool Tub Approval CHANGE TYPE:Modification A standard for electricalsafety for whirlpool tubshas been added to thecode.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes23
423.3 Footbaths, Pedicure Bathsand Head Shampoo Sinks CHANGE TYPE: Addition Water-temperature-limiting devices are requiredfor footbaths (integral or not integral to pedicurechairs) and head shampoo sinks.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes24
424.8 Deck-Mounted Bath/Shower Transfer Valves CHANGE TYPE:Modification The standard towhich deckmounted bath/shower transfervalves mustcomply haschanged.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes25
501.3 Water Heater Drain Valves CHANGE TYPE: Modification The standard covering water heater drain valveshas been discontinued by the standardpromulgator. Minimum criteria for drain size andthe hose connection have been added to thecode for these valves.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes26
504.6 Temperature and PressureRelief Discharge Piping CHANGE TYPE: Modification The temperature and pressure relief valvedischarge pipe termination must have an air gapsuitable to protect the potable water supplydistribution system of the building.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes27
504.7.2 Water HeaterPan Drain Line CHANGE TYPE: Modification In a replacement water heaterinstallation situation, theremight not be a nearby drainpoint for a required pan for thewater heater. This codemodification allows a pan tonot have a drain line if one isnot present.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes28
601.5 Rehabilitation of PipingSystems by Internal Lining CHANGE TYPE: Addition An epoxy lining systemstandard has been addedto the code.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes29
605.2.1 Lead Content of ComponentsConveying Drinking Water CHANGE TYPE: Addition The code now has a more stringent limitation forlead content in pipe, pipe fittings, joints, valves,faucets and fixture fittings that convey waterused for drinking and cooking.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes30
Tables 605.3 and 605.4, Section 605.16CPVC/AL/CPVC Water Service and WaterDistribution Piping2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes31
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Tables 605.3, 702.2, 702.3, 702.4, 1102.4,1102.5 Asbestos Cement Pipe CHANGE TYPE:Modification References toasbestos cementpipe and applicablereferencedstandards havebeen removed fromthe code.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes33
Table 605.5, Sections 605.14.3, 605.14.5, 605.18.3,605.22.2, 605.23.3 Groove and Shouldered MechanicalJoints and Press-Connect Fittings CHANGE TYPE: Modification Two standards for groove and shouldered mechanicaljoints and a press-connect fitting standard have beenadded to the code.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes34
605.7, Table 605.7 ValveCompliance to Standards CHANGE TYPE: Modification All types of valves that supply drinking watermust now comply with NSF 61. Standards fornumerous types of valves have been added tothe code.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes35
607.2.1 Hot Water TemperatureMaintenance System Controls CHANGE TYPE: Modification Changes in the commercial portion of the International EnergyConservation Code (IECC) caused changes in this IECC-controlledsection of the IPC. This section requires temperature maintenancesystems (for maintaining hot water temperature near plumbingfixtures) to be automatically turned off when there is not a demandfor hot water. The code change also makes it clear that the Section607.2.1 and its subsection 607.2.1.1 do not apply to Group R2, R3and R4 occupancies that are 3 stories or less in height above gradeplane, because those occupancies are covered by the residentialportion of the IECC.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes36
607.2.1 Hot Water TemperatureMaintenance System Controls2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes37
607.3 Hot Water ThermalExpansion Pressure Control CHANGE TYPE:Modification The available methodto control closedsystem pressureincreases caused bythe heating of waterhas been limited to theuse of thermalexpansion tanks only.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes38
608.8, 608.8.1, 608.8.2 Identificationof Nonpotable Water CHANGE TYPE: Modification Fixtures such as water closets and urinals thatutilize nonpotable water must be identified withwords and a symbol indicating that nonpotablewater is being used. The color purple isestablished for identifying distribution pipingconveying nonpotable water.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes39
702.5 Temperature Ratingof Drainage Piping CHANGE TYPE: Addition Wastewater having a temperature greater than140 F (60 C) does not need to be cooled beforeit enters the drainage system if the drainagesystem piping is rated for the highertemperature.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes40
703.6 Connection to CombinedSanitary and Storm Public Sewer CHANGE TYPE: Addition Building sanitary sewers and building stormsewers must be independent even thoughconnecting to a combined sanitary/storm publicsewer.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes41
705.11.2 Exception for Solvent CementingPVC Piping 4 Inches and Smaller CHANGE TYPE: Modification The application of a primer to drain, waste andvent PVC pipe and fittings prior to solventcementing is not required for 4-inch pipe sizeand smaller.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes42
708 Cleanouts for Drainageand Waste Systems CHANGE TYPE: Modification The section on cleanouts has been completelyreorganized and reworded for clarity. Brasscleanout plugs are permitted for metallic pipingonly. Where located at a finished wall, thecleanout must be within 1½ inches of thefinished surface. A cleanout is no longer requiredat the base of each waste or soil stack.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes43
715.1 Exception for BackwaterValve Installations CHANGE TYPE: Modification Retrofit of a backwater valve in accordance withthe code in an existing building is nearlyimpossible without the new exception.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes44
716 Vacuum Drainage Systems CHANGE TYPE: Addition Vacuum drainage system provisions (as opposed togravity drainage system provisions) have been movedfrom the appendix to the code.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes45
717 Replacement of Sewersby Pipe-Bursting Method CHANGE TYPE: Addition Replacement of building sewers by the pipebursting method has been used for manydecades and is useful especially whereexcavation of the existing sewer is difficult andcostly because of parking lots and other itemson the ground surface that would need to beremoved and replaced.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes46
802.1, 802.1.1, 802.1.8 Food-HandlingEquipment Indirect Connection CHANGE TYPE: Modification The section has been clarified to indicate thatSection 802.1 and its subsections do not applyto fixtures and equipment in dwelling units. Thesection was modified to indicate the types offood-handling equipment that Sections 802.1through 802.1.8 cover.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes47
802.3 Waste Receptors, HubDrains and Standpipes CHANGE TYPE: Modification The code has clarified that standpipes are wastereceptors. Some limitations for where wastereceptors could not be located have beenremoved. Hub drains now require a strainer.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes48
903.1, 903.2 Vent Terminationsto Outdoors CHANGE TYPE: Modification This change clarifies vent terminations tooutdoors where roofs are used for purposesother than weather protection and where verycold weather conditions occur.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes49
1002.1 Exception for Trapsfor Parking Garage Floor Drains CHANGE TYPE: Modification Traps are not required for parking garage floordrains where the drains are connected to astorm sewer system.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes50
1002.4, 1002.4.1 Trap SealProtection against Evaporation CHANGE TYPE: Modification Trap seal protection against evaporation cannow be accomplished in a variety of ways.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes51
1003.3.6 Gravity GreaseInterceptors CHANGE TYPE:Addition A section andstandardcovering gravitygreaseinterceptors havebeen added tothe code.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes52
1003.3.7 Direct Connection ofGrease Interceptor Discharge CHANGE TYPE: Addition Grease interceptor discharge piping mustconnect directly to the sanitary drainage system.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes53
1003.4 Oil Separator Required CHANGE TYPE: Modification Section 1003.4 has been clarified to indicate where oilseparators are required. An addition to the exceptionconcerning alarm systems has been made.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes54
1003.6 Clothes WasherDischarge Interceptor CHANGE TYPE: Modification The requirement for interceptors for clotheswasher discharges has been clarified.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes55
1003.9 Venting of Interceptorsand Separators CHANGE TYPE: Modification Interceptors and separators must be vented.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes56
1105.2, 1106.2 Sizing of Roof Drains,Vertical and Horizontal Storm Drain Piping CHANGE TYPE: Modification Testing of many different sizes andconfigurations of roof drains from a variety ofmanufacturers indicated that the roof drainassembly is the limiting factor in the design ofstorm drain systems. Storm drainage pipingmust now be sized based on the published roofdrain flow rate and anticipated ponding at theroof drain.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes57
1106.3, 1106.6 Sizing of Guttersand Leaders CHANGE TYPE: Modification The 2012 Table 1106.2(2), which covered thevertical leader sizing requirements, has beenreplaced by the simplified Table 1106.3. The2012 Table 1106.6, which covered horizontalgutter sizing requirements, has been replacedby the simplified Table 1106.6. These sizing methods correspond with AmericanSociety of Plumbing Engineers’ (ASPE) sizing tables.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes58
Discussion Activity Of all the changes to the plumbing code,covered thus far, which would be most importantfor you in your jurisdiction.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes59
Part 2International MechanicalCode, Chapters 1-1560
304.11 Fall-Arresting RestraintSystems Change Type: Modification The exception allows for fallarresting restraint systems to beemployed instead of guards onroofs.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes61
306.1 Access CHANGE TYPE: Modification More than just appliances are now required tohave access for inspection, service, replacementand repair.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes62
307.2.5 CondensateDrain Line Maintenance CHANGE TYPE: Addition The code requires that condensate drains beconfigured or equipped to allow maintenance ofthe drain without the drain pipe or tubing beingcut.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes63
307.3 Condensate Pumps inUninhabitable Spaces CHANGE TYPE: Addition Condensate pumps located in uninhabitablespaces and used with condensing fuel-firedappliances and cooling equipment must beconnected to the appliance or equipment servedby the pump to prevent water damage in theevent of pump failure.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes64
401.2, 407.1, Table 403.3.1.1Ventilation Required CHANGE TYPE: Modification Occupancies including hospitals, nursinghomes, detoxification facilities and ambulatorycare facilities must be ventilated in accordancewith a new standard, ASHRAE 170.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes65
403.2.1, Table 403.3.1.1Recirculation of Air CHANGE TYPE: Clarification The revisions to Section 403.2.1 and notes band g of Table 403.3.1.1 clarify that recirculationof air within a space is permitted.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes66
403.3 Outdoor Air and LocalExhaust Airflow Rates CHANGE TYPE: Addition The new text introduces the basic requirementsof ASHRAE 62.2 related to mechanicalventilation for Group R-2, R-3 and R-4 buildingsthree stories or less in height.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes67
Table 403.3.1.1 Manicure andPedicure Station Exhaust Rate CHANGE TYPE: Modification The revised note h to Table 403.3.1.1 recognizesnew Section 502.20 for the design of manicureand pedicure station exhaust systems and alsospecifies the applicability to both. Note haddresses the relationship between the sourcecapture system exhaust-flow rate and theexhaust-flow rate specified within the table fornail salons.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes68
404.1 Intermittent Operation ofMechanical Ventilation Systems forEnclosed Parking Garages CHANGE TYPE: Modification For enclosed parking garages, the ventilationsystem must operate continuously or must beautomatically controlled for intermittent operationutilizing both carbon monoxide and nitrogendioxide detectors. The option to detect vehicleoperation or occupant presence has beendeleted.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes69
501.3 Mechanical ExhaustSystem Discharge CHANGE TYPE: Modification The adjective “public” was added to “nuisance”to make this requirement more enforceable. Thenew exception correlates with Section 505.1,exception 1.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes70
502.20 Manicure and PedicureStation Exhaust System CHANGE TYPE: Addition New text specifically covers manicure andpedicure stations and states exhaustrequirements in addition to those in Table403.3.1.1. In previous editions of the code,pedicure stations were not specifically called out,as the text in Table 403.3.1.1 referred only to nailsalons generically.2015 IPC, IMC and IFGC Significant Changes71
504.5, 504.8.4.3 Dryer ExhaustDuct Po
2015 MPC, MMC and IFGC Significant Changes Based on the 2015 Michigan Plumbing Code, (MPC), the 2015 Michigan Mechanical Code (MMC) and the 2015 International Fuel GaS Code(IFGC) Purpose This program is designed to provide a general overview of notable changes that occurred between the 2012 and
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