UPC in Washington

Since1972

Since 1972, the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) has been the only statewide plumbing code approved in Washington. It is part of the official Washington State Building Code. The State Building Code Council (SBCC) reviews, develops  and adopts the building codes used in Washington state. The…

Retraining?

Trained

Like every Plumber in Washington, you were trained and tested using the UPC when you turned out as a Journeyman Plumber. You know the UPC, rely on it and chances are, you already own a copy. You also have a say in what goes…

The ICC stands to gain over $4,000,000 every three year cycle

IPC

The International Plumbing Code (IPC) is produced by the International Code Council (ICC), formerly ICBO. It produces all kinds of codes: fire, building, zoning. It seems to have a code for every purpose. That’s because they make money from the sale of lots and lots…