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IAPMO® has published the 2027 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code® (UPC) and Uniform Mechanical Code® (UMC) in both hardcopy and electronic versions, completing a three-year consensus development process accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
IAPMO® has concluded technical committee meetings toward the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-accredited development of the 2027 editions of the Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code (USHGC®) and Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (USPSHTC®).
IAPMO® has concluded the technical committee meeting toward the development of the 2027 edition of the Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand), previous editions of which are American National Standards.
IAPMO® will once again take a leading role in national High-Performance Buildings Week, returning to Washington, D.C., June 2-4. With the event celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, IAPMO will join members of the High-Performance Buildings Coalition (HPBC) on Capitol Hill to advocate for resilient, efficient, and sustainable building practices.
IAPMO® is seeking applicants to serve as technical experts on Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®) task groups.
In a recent Green Fire Times op-ed, Christoph Lohr, P.E., IAPMO vice president of technical services and research, makes the case that New Mexico is well-positioned to become a national leader in building-level water conservation. Lohr highlights Santa Fe’s proven conservation success, the state’s long-term water challenges, and the need for practical code solutions that help buildings reduce water demand while protecting public health.
ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Series 22000-2026, Professional Qualifications Standard for Water Treatment Equipment Personnel, has been designated as an American National Standard by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and a National Standard of Canada by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), and is now available for purchase in both English and French.
ARCSA International® has announced the launch of its Rainwater Harvesting System Certification Program, a comprehensive in-field certification program designed to verify that rainwater harvesting systems are designed, installed, and operating in compliance with ARCSA/ASPE/ANSI Standard 63.
IAPMO® has made the 2026 Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand) technical committee meeting monograph available for download.