WE ARE IAPMO

Protecting the Public's Health and Safety since 1926

IAPMO is a global team of experts engaging industry and government for a safer built environment. Our deep expertise in codes and standards is applied to our rigorous product testing, certification and inspection services, professional development offerings, industry research, policy and advocacy work.

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CODES & STANDARDS

ANSI- and SCC-accredited codes and standards protect people around the world.

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PRODUCT TESTING & CERTIFICATION

We offer premier global construction and water treatment product testing and certification.

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MEMBERSHIP

Invest in your livelihood, make a difference, and help build a safer, more sustainable world.

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WORKFORCE TRAINING & CERTIFICATION

Our mission is to provide code and trade professionals with industry-leading training and certification.

THESE ARE THE COMPANIES OF

IAPMO

With more than 20 business units across the world operating under The IAPMO umbrella, we’re able to offer a diverse array of services, ranging from product testing and certification to workforce training and consulting, to a wide variety of industry sectors, ranging from plumbing and mechanical to aerospace and medical. See below to learn how IAPMO can be of service.

IAPMO R&T

is North America’s premier plumbing and mechanical product certification agency

IAPMO R&T Lab

is a trusted name for independent testing, research, and technical services in the plumbing and mechanical industries

ASSE International

is a standards developer and certification body composed of members representing the plumbing and mechanical industries

IAPMO EGS

is a trusted name for testing and listing for electrical / gas safety and food equipment sanitation

IAPMO Oceania

is based in Melbourne, Australia and provides trusted product certification in both the water and gas industry sectors

IAPMO Group Indonesia

provides testing, inspection, certification, ecolabeling and training with a state-of-the-art testing facility for plumbing, building materials, and food equipment

IAPMO India

develops plumbing codes and education programs for code-based plumbing installations and maintenance in India

IAPMO Mexico

is based in Monterrey, and offers one-stop testing for fast-track listing in the U.S., Mexican, and Canadian markets

IWSH Foundation

connects technical experts with local community networks to complete projects in water-stressed areas, delivering real-world impact

ARCSA International

provides resources and information on rainwater and stormwater collection to promote the advancement of rainwater conservation

WE ARE

GLOBAL

At IAPMO, we measure our success in lives, water and total lifecycle costs saved, contributing to strong healthy communities. Across the world, our non-profit arm — the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) —connects technical experts with local community networks to complete projects in water-stressed areas, enhancing washrooms, sanitation and hygiene through smart approaches and delivering data-driven results and real-world impact. We believe that clean water and sanitation are fundamental human rights, regardless of where you live in the world.

NEWS

LATEST NEWS FROM IAPMO

IAPMO Becomes Only Testing Lab and Certification Body in World to Receive NOM-012-CONAGUA-2021 Accreditation and Approval

01 April 2025

IAPMO Mexico and IAPMO R&T, the premier testing and certification agencies for the Mexican plumbing industry, are very pleased to announce they have achieved accreditation through entidad Mexicana de acreditación, A.C. (ema) and approval by CONAGUA to provide both testing and certification in Mexico to NOM-012-CONAGUA-2021, the nation’s mandatory national standard for valves and faucets.

Plumbing Industry Leaders Across Nation Unite for March4Water Events to Promote Public Health, Water Quality, and Economic Sustainability

31 March 2025

Plumbing industry representatives came together last week at state capitols across the United States for a series of Plumbing Industry Days, advocating for policies that improve public health, water quality, and economic sustainability. The events, held in New Jersey, Missouri, Iowa, and Massachusetts, were part of the broader March4Water initiative organized by IAPMO to celebrate World Plumbing Day (March 11) and World Water Day (March 22) and included legislative proclamations in New Jersey and California declaring March as March4Water Month in both states.

ISSUES

ARTICLES & GUIDES

Lead Resouce Guide

This guide provides resources for communities, facilities managers, and consumers to understand the opportunities available and requirements necessary to finally fix this public health issue and assure safe, clean drinking water for all.

Keep Buildings Safe From Legionella

Legionella, the bacterium that causes Legionnaires’ disease, grows quickly and multiplies in warm water, especially water that has been stagnant. This is why Legionella is a serious concern with COVID-19 pandemic-related building shutdowns.

Mitigation Strategies for Drought

Is water scarcity an issue in your region? Finding the right balance between conserving water, user satisfaction, and safety is best achieved through effective plumbing codes informed by science and proven effective in the field.

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