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IAPMO Opens 94th Annual Education and Business Conference

25 September 2023

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) on Monday opened its 94th annual Education and Business Conference, co-located with ASSE International’s Annual Meeting and the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association’s (ARCSA) Annual Conference, at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk.

IAPMO UES Reports Prepared to Supplant Expected Discontinuation of LARRs

19 September 2023

The Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety recently announced it is discontinuing Los Angeles Research Reports (LARRs) and will only base such approvals on reports from certification bodies such as IAPMO Uniform Evaluation Services (UES) that are accredited in accordance with ISO/IEC 17065. IAPMO UES maintains such an accreditation from the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB).

IWSH Plumbing Champions Builds New Connections with European Partners

15 September 2023

Building on recent presentations in Germany and Australia, the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH®) — the charitable arm of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) — is set to launch the latest of its Plumbing Champions corporate social responsibility collaborations as part of the WorldSkills Ireland 2023 National Competition, which will be hosted Sept. 20-22 at the Royal Dublin Society complex (RDS).

IAPMO Seeks Technical Subcommittee Members for Development of American National Standard IAPMO Z1393

07 September 2023

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is seeking volunteers with a technical background in plumbing products and/or bathroom cabinet design and testing — including jurisdictional authorities, test lab representatives, and manufacturing and product design experts — to participate on the IAPMO Z1393 technical subcommittee (TSC). The scope of the IAPMO Z1393 standard covers bathroom vanity assemblies intended for both residential and commercial applications and specifies requirements for materials, physical characteristics, performance testing, and markings.

IAPMO Publishes Spanish Versions of 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code

06 September 2023

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) has published Spanish versions of the 2021 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®), available in both hardcopy and digital formats. The English versions of these codes were completed in a three‐year consensus development cycle accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

RPA, IGSHPA sign MoU to Advance and Promote Geothermal Heating and Cooling

05 September 2023

The Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA) and International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) have entered into a memorandum of understanding with the mutual goal of promoting and advancing technological innovations of geothermal systems. The partnership will coordinate RPA, IGSHPA and its respective members with technical activities coordination, research, education, advocacy, publications and leadership for more sustainable building operations and the green economy.

IAPMO R&T Lab Opens Product Test Lab in Mexico

05 September 2023

IAPMO R&T Lab, a trusted name for independent testing, research, and technical services in the plumbing and mechanical industries, recently opened its first product test lab in Mexico. Located in Monterrey, IAPMO Mexico is accredited by entidad Mexicana de acreditación, A.C. (ema) and approved by Comisión Nacional del Agua (CONAGUA) to test plumbing products destined for the Mexican market.

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