Progresses sequentially from initial planning and design considerations through installation requirements of various parts of the plumbing system. A focused, concise approach on conventional plumbing methods facilitates understanding of the essential code provisions. A chapter on fuel gas piping and appliances found in the 2018 IFGC® rounds out the coverage of a plumber’s typical job activities. References to the code sections in the IPC and IFGC are followed by the corresponding sections in the IRC for added convenience.