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The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) and the Construction Practices for Potable Water Task Group are pleased to announce the release of the publication titled the Manual of Recommended Construction Practices for Potable Water.
ASSE International is seeking working group members to update ASSE 1010, the standard covering performance requirements for water hammer arresters. ASSE 1010 working group members will assist the Product Standards Committee (PSC) with the continued development of this American National Standard.
IAPMO’s Uniform Evaluation Service (UES) is pleased to announce that ITW CCNA was granted UES evaluation report ER-890 to reference the 2021, 2018, 2015, 2012 and 2009 International Building Code® (IBC); the 2021, 2018, 2015, 2012 and 2009 International Residential Code® (IRC); the 2022 California Building Code (CBC); the 2022 California Residential Code (CRC); the 2023 and 2020 Florida Building Code, Building (FBC—Building); the 2023 and 2020 Florida Building Code, Residential (FBC—Residential); the 2023 Los Angeles Building Code (LABC); the 2023 Los Angeles Residential Code (LARC); and the 2013 Abu Dhabi International Building Code (ADIBC).
The California Building Standards Commission has approved the adoption of IAPMO’s Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) Appendix M — the Water Demand Calculator® —into the California Plumbing Code (CPC) as an alternative methodology for sizing water pipes in single- and multifamily buildings. The alternative approach will be available for statewide use on a voluntary basis starting July 1, 2024.
Building on the momentum started last year, The IAPMO Group, the world-leading technical experts on safe and effective plumbing systems, again celebrates March4Water, a month-long observance of the myriad ways communities derive better health and resilience through plumbing.
IAPMO India, the leading authority on plumbing, mechanical, and water quality, proudly announced the launch of the much-anticipated 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code – India (2024 UMC-I) last week at ACREX 2024, the premier exhibition for air conditioning, refrigeration, and building services in India.
Green Toll Road Indonesia, a program managed by Green Product Council Indonesia (GPCI), a leading authority in promoting sustainable infrastructure, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia to introduce a groundbreaking certification scheme for sustainable toll roads in Indonesia.
Seattle-King County, in conjunction with local ASPE and IAPMO chapters, will offer an in-person training on using IAPMO’s Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) Appendix M — the Water Demand Calculator® — on Feb. 17 for inspectors, installers and design professionals.
Early-bird registration is now open for the eighth Emerging Water Technology Symposium (EWTS), taking place May 14-15 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The EWTS provides a unique opportunity to meet well-known experts from across the globe. Participants can discover ideas and approaches about emerging technologies coming to market.