2021 International Plumbing Code® Loose Leaf The IPC provides minimum regulations for plumbing facilities and provides for the acceptance of new and innovative products, materials, and systems. Only 1 left in stock … The International Code Council provides free code references for a number of states, plus free access to the International Codes. Until the document can be produced as a single booklet, it. In October 2019, the Code Council released an independent study comparing model plumbing codes. tion and elevation so that plumbing fixtures operate properly. As Georgia only adopts a new edition of the International codes every six years there are many changes in requirements and many new products that have to be addressed. The National Uniform Plumbing Code applies generally to the entire country. 1503.4.1 Secondary (emergency overflow) drains or scuppers. The information below states the requirements as interpreted from the current 2018 IBC/IPC. Description of International Plumbing Code (IPC) 2003. The International Plumbing Code and the International Building Code specify the required number and locations of plumbing fixtures in buildings.