IPN Training - International Codes and Stanadards
There are many different plumbing codes and standards used around the world and the table below provides an overview:
| Country | Primary plumbing codes/standards for design & installation |
|---|---|
| United States | International Plumbing Code (IPC), Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), local/state amendments |
| Canada | National Plumbing Code of Canada (NPC) + provincial adaptations |
| Mexico | National building/plumbing regulations, often based on IPC/UPC and local NOM standards |
| Brazil | ABNT NBR plumbing standards (e.g. NBR 5626, NBR 7198) |
| UK | Building Regulations (Parts G & H), Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations, BS/WRAS |
| Germany | DIN standards + EN 806/EN 12056 series |
| France | NF standards + EN 806/EN 12056 |
| Spain/Italy | National building codes + EN 806/EN 12056 |
| Australia | Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA, NCC Vol. 3), AS/NZS 3500 series |
| New Zealand | Building Code of New Zealand, AS/NZS 3500 series |
| Japan | Building/Health laws + JIS standards for pipes, fittings, fixtures |
| India | National Building Code (NBC) Part 9 – Plumbing + local bylaws |
| Singapore | Code of Practice CP48/SS standards + PUB requirements |
| South Africa | SANS 10252 (water supply), SANS 10254 (hot water), national building regulations |
| UAE, Saudi, Qatar | National building codes largely based on IPC, plus utility authority rules |
| Chile, Argentina | National building/plumbing codes referencing IPC/UPC or EN, local standards |
The IPN is a central point for all training available on the different plumbing codes and standards.
Australia
- AS/NZS 3500 changes for NCC 2022 Video
- Water Efficiency Labelling - WELS for plumbers (free online self-paced course).
United States
- 2021 Commercial Plumbing Inspector - Study Guide (Online Self-Paced)
- 2021 Residential Plumbing Inspector - P1 Study Guide (Online Self-Paced)
- 2021 Plumbing Plans Examiner - P3 Study Guide (Online Self-Paced)
- 2024 Residential Plumbing Inspector - P1 Study Guide (Online Self-Paced)
- CodeNotes: Backflow Preventers and Protection of Water Supply: 2015 IPC® and IRC® (Free PDF Download)
International
- International Plumbing Code Essentials
- Why Pipe Sizing Matters (Online, Self-Paced)
- 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) Essentials - Plumbing Facilities and Fixture Requirements (Self-Paced)
- 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) Significant Changes: Mechanical, Fuel Gas, and Plumbing (Self-Paced)
If you know of any other training available that might be of interest to IPN members, please let us know at office@internationalplumbersnetwork.org