Planning & EstimatingQuestion 269 of 360
The California Plumbing Code is adapted from which national model code?
a.International Plumbing Code (IPC)
b.Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
c.National Standard Plumbing Code
d.International Residential Code (IRC)
Explanation
California bases its Plumbing Code on the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), published by IAPMO. State agencies then add California amendments. Knowing the source code helps when cross-referencing sections during plan review.
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