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This one-stop resource identifies the significant changes that occurred between the 2003 and 2006 editions of the International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code and International Fuel Gas Code so that users can comply with the requirements and implement the changes in a cost-effective manner. A must-have for professionals who need to quickly understand code updates in their particular profession, this outstanding resource provides a depth of knowledge in one convenient location for plumbing, mechanical and fuel-gas applications.
This format assists users in identifying the specific code changes that have occurred in their professions, and also aids designers, code officials, and installers in comparing the previous code language to the new text, and most importantly, fosters an understanding of why the code changed.
- Focuses squarely on those provisions that have special significance, are utilized frequently, or have had a change on the Code's application.
- Logically organized content follows the general layout of the codes, with a Table of Contents that allows for quick identification of the significant code changes that occurred in the 2006 edition.
- Indicates old and new text together, section by section, to provide the clarification readers need for superior comprehension.
- Most changes are accompanied by either a photograph or an illustration to assist and enhance the reader's understanding and application of the specific change, along with a discussion of the significance of the changes.
- Provides the basis for making an easy transition to the new code, while also serving as a valuable historical reference for years to come in reviewing how and when the code has evolved.
- Also useful as a valuable resource for jurisdictions involved in their code adoption process.
Excerpt from the Preface
The purpose of Significant Changes to the 2006 International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code and International Fuel Gas Code is to familiarize plumbing and mechanical officials, building officials, fire officials, plans examiners, inspectors, design professionals, contractors, and others in the construction industry with many of the important changes in the 2006 International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code and International Fuel Gas Code. This publication is designed to assist those code users in identifying the specific code changes that have occurred and, more important, in understanding the reasons behind the changes. It is also a valuable resource for jurisdictions involved in the code change process.
Only a portion of the total number of code changes to the IPC/IMC/IFGC are discussed in this book. The changes selected were identified for a number of reasons, including their frequency of application, special significance, or change in application. However, the importance of those changes not included is not to be diminished. Further information on all code changes can be found in the Code Changes Resource Collection, published by ICC, which provides the published documentation for each successful code change contained in the 2006 IPC and 2006 IMC.
Throughout this significant changes book, each change is accompanied by a photograph, an application example, or an illustration to assist and enhance the reader's understanding of the specific change. A summary and discussion of the significance of the changes are also provided. Each code change is identified by type, be it an addition, modification, clarification or deletion.
The code change itself is presented in a format similar to the style utilized for code-change proposals. Deleted code language is shown with a strike-through, whereas new code text is indicated by underlining. As a result, the actual 2006 language is provided, as well as a comparison with the 2003 language, so the user can easily determine changes to the specific code text. |
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