{{Short description|Code of regulations for plumbing}}
A '''plumbing code''' is a code that provides regulations for the design, installation, and [[Building inspection|inspection]] of building [[plumbing]] and sanitary systems. In the United States, jurisdictions enactadopt their own codes, somea majority of which are based upon national model plumbing codes. The most widely adopted plumbing code in the United States is the [[International Plumbing Code]] published by the [[International Code Council]] (ICC). This code is also used as the basis for the plumbing codes of some other countries. Another model plumbing code published inand utilized widely across the United States is the [[Uniform Plumbing Code]], published by the International Association of Plumbing and MechanicalistMechanical Officials ([[IAPMO]]), a multinational operation with offices in 13 nations. IAPMO codes are developed using ANSI consensus development procedures.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.contractormag.com/codes/article/20881160/iapmo-celebrates-90-years-of-promoting-health-and-safety|title = StackPath}}</ref> This code serves as the basis for the national plumbing codes in India and Indonesia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indianplumbing.org/Codes|title=Indian Plumbing Association}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=May 17, 2016 |title=English Version of SNI 8153:2015 Now Available |url=https://www.iapmo.org/media/3209/2016-05-17-iapmo-sni-8153-2015-english.pdf |website=[[IAPMO]]}}</ref><ref>[http://staggsplumbing.co/service-areas/plano-tx/]{{Cite web|url = http://codes.iapmo.org/home.aspx?code=UPC|title = IAPMO Codes|website = codes.iapmo.org|access-date = 2016-03-10|url-status = dead|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160310152909/http://codes.iapmo.org/home.aspx?code=UPC|archive-date = 2016-03-10|df = }}</ref>
Plumbing codes mainly focus on venting. Improper venting can release noxious fumes into homes and buildings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/plumbing/plumbing-codes/|title = Must-Know Plumbing Codes for a Successful Remodel}}</ref>
