ASSE Seeks Working Group Members for Development of Professional Qualifications National Standard
ASSE International is seeking working group members to support the update of ASSE 19000, Hydronic Systems Professional Qualifications Standard.
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IWSH Releases 2025 Impact Report Highlighting Global Plumbing Projects Across Four Continents
The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH®), the public charity of IAPMO, has released its 2025 Impact Report. The report highlights how targeted plumbing projects helped improve health, safety, and daily life for more than 5,000 individuals across five countries.
Global Industry Associations Launch International Valves and Taps Alliance
IAPMO® has joined leading international industry associations in launching the International Valves and Taps Alliance, a new global partnership uniting organizations from the United States, Europe and Japan to strengthen collaboration across the valve and tap sector.
ASSE Seeks Working Group Members for Development of ASSE 18000 Professional Qualifications Standard
ASSE International is seeking subject matter experts and industry stakeholders to participate in a working group for the development of a proposed new professional qualification standard: ASSE 18000, Professional Qualifications Standard for Fuel Gas Systems and Equipment Installers and Repairers.
IAPMO’s Dain Hansen Recognized Among The Hill’s Top 100 Lobbyists for Fourth Time
IAPMO® is proud to announce that Dain Hansen, executive vice president of Government Relations, has been named one of The Hill’s Top 100 Lobbyists of 2025. This marks Hansen’s fourth consecutive year on this prestigious list, highlighting his continued leadership and IAPMO’s influence on public policy affecting codes, standards, and the built environment.
2030 UPC, UMC Development Timeline Now Available
IAPMO®, developer of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®), has posted online the timeline for the development of the 2030 editions of these prospective American National Standards.
IAPMO Seeks Technical Committee Members for 2030 UPC and UMC
IAPMO® is seeking volunteers to participate on two technical committees working toward the development of the 2030 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®). The deadline to submit an application is Jan. 30, 2026.
IAPMO UES Issues Advisory on Updated ASTM Standards for Noncombustible Materials in 2024 I-Codes
IAPMO’s Uniform Evaluation Service (UES) would like to notify building and mechanical officials, IAPMO UES report holders, and other interested parties about changes to the standards referenced in the 2024 International Building Code® (IBC), 2024 International Residential Code® (IRC) and 2024 International Mechanical Code® (IMC) for determining noncombustible materials.
ARCSA International Announces Technical Symposium Event for May 2026
ARCSA International will host a new Technical Symposium May 20–21, 2026, at Grundfos Headquarters in Brookshire, Texas. This two-day event will feature advanced training, industry updates, technology displays, and networking opportunities, with full program details coming later this year.