95+ years
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) was founded in 1926.
ABOUT US
Protecting the Public’s Health and Safety since 1926
We are the global leader in protecting public health and safety through codes and standards development; product and systems testing, evaluation and certification; personnel training and certification; and industry research. Although we are best known for our plumbing and mechanical offerings, our catalog of services extends to drinking water treatment and filtration, electrical, gas and solar, building and construction, aerospace, cybersecurity, and beyond.
We live by the code; a code that says that water is safe, that plumbing systems are strong and that our association is even stronger. Our pledge of professionalism is written in the codes that serve generations across the life of millions of structures around the world.
In addition to model code development, IAPMO is North America’s premier product certification agency and industry-leading providers of training, personnel certification, product testing, building product evaluation, and quality assurance. Our charitable foundation – the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) – provides humanitarian support to those in need of safe water and sanitation services, working hand-in-hand with local communities, our partners, and IAPMO’s dedicated volunteers.
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) was founded in 1926.
There are more than 20 companies within The IAPMO Group across the globe.
Starting from humble beginnings, IAPMO now employs more than 300 employees.
Impacted by IAPMO’s codes and services, including the flagship Uniform Plumbing Code, among others.
With tens of thousand products tested and certified by IAPMO R&T and ASSE International.
There are more than 4,500 IAPMO members representing 17 countries and 50 U.S. states.
Information regarding the organization of the IAPMO Group can be found by reviewing the Association’s Bylaws.