Washington, D.C. — IAPMO is pleased to announce Dain Hansen, executive vice president of Government Relations, has been named one of The Hill’s Top 100 Lobbyists of 2024. This marks Hansen’s third consecutive time on this list, underscoring IAPMO’s impact on policies that strengthen global competitiveness and build community resiliency through standards, research, testing, and certification.
“Dain’s recognition is a testament to IAPMO’s continued leadership in promoting industry initiatives and removing trade barriers for a safer and more affordable built environment,” said IAPMO CEO Dave Viola. “Dain and his team continue to set the benchmark for policies and standards that benefit both communities and our industry.”
Advancing Water Innovation and Competitiveness
IAPMO led several policy-related wins for the plumbing and mechanical industry in 2024, including:
“I’m honored that my name is listed, but this credit truly belongs to the IAPMO Government Relations team —Christopher Lindsay, Jim Scarborough, Christina Kaeini, Mark Osmack, and David Yow — and the larger team of experts at IAPMO convening the top industry minds together,” Hansen said. “Our combined efforts create meaningful, sustainable change that genuinely makes people’s lives better, safer, healthier.”
The Hill Top 100 Lobbyists list is compiled annually, highlighting professionals who demonstrate leadership, strategic vision, and impact on key legislative and regulatory issues. In 2023, The Hill estimated there are more than 12,500 active lobbyists in Washington, D.C.
IAPMO®, publisher of the Uniform Plumbing Code® (UPC) and Uniform Mechanical Code® (UMC), is calling for formal code proposals toward the development of the 2030 editions of these American National Standard designated model codes. All proposals recommending new text, revised text, or the deletion of text must be written in legislative format and clearly state the reason behind the recommendation.
The Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission (OUBCC) has unanimously approved the adoption of IAPMO’s Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) Appendix M — the Water Demand Calculator® — into Chapter 6 of the state’s adopted International Plumbing Code as an alternative methodology for sizing water supply piping in single- and multifamily buildings.
IAPMO® applauds the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) for its adoption of the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®) for applications regulated under the state's Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors program. The updated code is scheduled to become effective Sept. 1.