2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and the Changes from 2021

This is a State Board-approved online continuing education course for Journeyman Plumbers and Solar Heating & Cooling System Installers licensed in the State of Oregon. It is designed to offer a comprehensive overview of the 2024 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), providing plumbers and non-plumbers with an in-depth understanding of its structure, purpose, and practical application.
 

This online UPC interactive video presentation covers key definitions, sections, articles, examples and tables of the 2024 UPC, aka, The Uniform Plumbing Code, and a summary of 2021 changes and updates. It encompasses several chapters of the UPC, whereby each chapter is thoroughly discussed, from general installation requirements to specialized systems and emerging technologies. The following chapters are briefly discussed below and illustrated in this course:

• Chapter 1 – Administration: Establishes the scope, enforcement, permitting, inspections, and administration of the UPC. The 2024 edition includes clarifications to improve code application and compliance.

• Chapter 2 – Definitions: Provides standardized definitions used throughout the code. The 2024 UPC adds and revises terminology to reflect current plumbing practices and technologies.

• Chapter 3 – General Regulations: Contains general installation requirements applicable to all plumbing systems. Updates in 2024 clarify design, installation, and safety provisions.

• Chapter 4 – Plumbing Fixtures and Fixture Fittings: Regulates the number, type, and installation of plumbing fixtures. The 2024 edition includes revisions related to accessibility, performance, and water conservation.

• Chapter 5 – Water Heaters: Covers the design, installation, venting, and safety requirements for water heaters. Updates address modern technologies, efficiency, and safety enhancements.

• Chapter 6 – Water Supply and Distribution: Regulates water supply system design, materials, and installation. The 2024 UPC includes revisions to sizing, backflow protection, and water quality provisions.

• Chapter 7 – Sanitary Drainage: Provides requirements for the design and installation of sanitary drainage systems. Updates improve system performance and clarify drainage sizing and installation standards.

• Chapter 8 – Indirect Wastes: Regulates indirect waste systems for fixtures and equipment handling food, beverages, and potable water. The 2024 edition updates contamination prevention requirements.

• Chapter 9 – Vents: Establishes requirements for vent system materials, sizing, and installation. Revisions clarify venting methods and improve protection of trap seals.

• Chapter 10 – Traps and Interceptors: Regulates the design and installation of traps, interceptors, and separators. The 2024 UPC includes updated provisions for grease management and system protection.

• Chapter 12 – Fuel Gas Piping: Covers the installation, testing, and safety requirements for fuel gas piping systems up to 5 psi. The 2024 edition includes updates to materials and installation standards.

• Chapter 13 – Health Care Facilities and Medical Gas and Medical Vacuum Systems: Regulates medical gas and vacuum systems in health care facilities. Updates enhance safety, reliability, inspection, and maintenance requirements.

This online UPC interactive video presentation is intended for plumbers and other technical personnel interested in learning about the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and the significant changes adopted since the 2021 edition. Participants will learn insights into the most recent updates, with real-world examples that clarify how the code is applied in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. This course is designed to enhance knowledge of UPC compliance, safety practices, and effective system design. It is intended to emphasize clarity, accessibility, and real-life application, making it an ideal resource for professionals seeking to stay up to date with the latest standards in plumbing safety and installation.