A plumbing professional is confused about IPC code requirements for sizing and connecting stack vents, vent stacks, and branch vents in multi-story buildings.

The IPC code text is ambiguous on when a stack vent is required and how to size vents for multi-story stacks, and no available tool clarifies the rules intuitively for a specific building configuration.

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Jun 18, 2026

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Interactive tool that calculates vent sizes based on building parameters and IPC rules

App Concept

CodeVent Pro

An interactive plumbing code compliance app that lets you input building parameters (floors, fixture units, pipe lengths) and automatically calculates correct vent sizes and configurations per IPC. It provides visual diagrams and step-by-step guidance to eliminate guesswork.

Key Features

Input building specs (floors, fixtures, distances) to get vent sizing instantly
Auto-generates isometric vent diagrams with pipe sizes marked
Compares IPC requirements for stack vent vs. vent stack based on number of stories
Includes code reference text and examples for each rule

Target Users: Plumbers and plumbing designers working on multi-family or commercial projects who need to ensure IPC compliance without manual code interpretation

Revenue Model: $19.99/mo subscription or $199 annual plan; free tier with limited stories

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