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

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    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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