2021 International Private Sewage Disposal Code – IPSDC-2021
The 2021 International Private Sewage Disposal Code® (IPSDC) establishes standards for the design, installation, and maintenance of on-site sewage systems for properties not connected to public sewer systems. It covers new systems and alterations to existing wastewater treatment infrastructure, ensuring health and environmental safety in decentralized applications.
Highlights:
- Offers a prescriptive design approach based on soil conditions, system size, and site evaluation
- Covers soil absorption systems, holding tanks, cesspools, and residential/light commercial treatment units
- Requires structured site evaluations based on percolation rates and environmental conditions
- Specifies construction and material standards for piping, tanks, system layout, and backfill
- Includes enforcement and administrative guidance for permitting, inspections, and jurisdictional customization
- Fully coordinated with the 2021 I-Codes, including IPC, IRC, and IEBC
Who It’s For:
Environmental health professionals, contractors, designers, and code officials regulating private sewage systems in non-sewered areas.
IPSDC-2021
2021 International Private Sewage Disposal Code – IPSDC-2021
The 2021 International Private Sewage Disposal Code® (IPSDC) establishes standards for the design, installation, and maintenance of on-site sewage systems for properties not connected to public sewer systems. It covers new systems and alterations to existing wastewater treatment infrastructure, ensuring health and environmental safety in decentralized applications.
Highlights:
- Offers a prescriptive design approach based on soil conditions, system size, and site evaluation
- Covers soil absorption systems, holding tanks, cesspools, and residential/light commercial treatment units
- Requires structured site evaluations based on percolation rates and environmental conditions
- Specifies construction and material standards for piping, tanks, system layout, and backfill
- Includes enforcement and administrative guidance for permitting, inspections, and jurisdictional customization
- Fully coordinated with the 2021 I-Codes, including IPC, IRC, and IEBC
Who It’s For:
Environmental health professionals, contractors, designers, and code officials regulating private sewage systems in non-sewered areas.
IPSDC-2021
2021 International Property Maintenance Code – IPMC-2021
The 2021 International Property Maintenance Code® (IPMC) sets minimum requirements for the continued use and upkeep of existing buildings and premises. It addresses structural safety, sanitation, mechanical and electrical systems, pest control, fire protection, and general property conditions. The IPMC helps ensure safe occupancy of residential and nonresidential properties through enforceable maintenance standards.
Highlights:
- Covers exterior property conditions, plumbing, HVAC, fire safety, and occupancy limits for existing buildings
- Fully aligned with the 2021 IBC, IFC, IEBC, IMC, IPC, and other I-Codes for coordinated enforcement
- Updates procedures for violations, hearings, appeals, and code enforcement actions
- References current ANSI, ASTM, NFPA, and ICC standards for technical alignment
- Includes marginal markings to highlight changes since the 2018 edition
Who It’s For:
Code officials, municipal inspectors, housing agencies, and property owners responsible for maintaining building safety, habitability, and code compliance.
IPMC-2021
2021 International Property Maintenance Code – IPMC-2021
The 2021 International Property Maintenance Code® (IPMC) sets minimum requirements for the continued use and upkeep of existing buildings and premises. It addresses structural safety, sanitation, mechanical and electrical systems, pest control, fire protection, and general property conditions. The IPMC helps ensure safe occupancy of residential and nonresidential properties through enforceable maintenance standards.
Highlights:
- Covers exterior property conditions, plumbing, HVAC, fire safety, and occupancy limits for existing buildings
- Fully aligned with the 2021 IBC, IFC, IEBC, IMC, IPC, and other I-Codes for coordinated enforcement
- Updates procedures for violations, hearings, appeals, and code enforcement actions
- References current ANSI, ASTM, NFPA, and ICC standards for technical alignment
- Includes marginal markings to highlight changes since the 2018 edition
Who It’s For:
Code officials, municipal inspectors, housing agencies, and property owners responsible for maintaining building safety, habitability, and code compliance.
IPMC-2021