Boston, Massachusetts — Nearly 200 Massachusetts plumbing industry leaders met with Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and other key policymakers at the Massachusetts State House on Thursday for the third annual Plumbing Industry Day. Plumbing Industry Days are organized to provide expert insights to legislators and staff on policies that impact public health, water quality, and economic sustainability.
During literature drops in legislative offices and legislator visits, the group focused on showing support for:
The plumbing industry in Massachusetts, including manufacturing, wholesale, and retail, has a combined direct economic impact exceeding $1.2 billion. Additionally, the manufacturing in the industry supports more than 5.980 jobs, paying more than $429 million in wages, and helping to generate more than $414 million in tax revenue.
“Safe and reliable water systems don’t happen by chance— they require skilled plumbing professionals governed by effective codes and standards,” said Peter Kelly, IAPMO® director of Field Services. “As Massachusetts faces increasing demands on its water infrastructure, it is essential that we support policies that protect public health, promote economic opportunity, and ensure access to clean, safe water.”
Massachusetts Plumbing Industry Day aligns with World Plumbing Day, World Water Day and IAPMO’s annual March4Water celebration, which unites policymakers, industry leaders, and communities to address the pressing issues impacting water systems, from aging infrastructure to the increasing strain placed on plumbing systems by climate challenges such as droughts, hurricanes, and severe weather events.
In addition to Kelly, IAPMO participants included: Hugh Kelleher, former executive director of the Greater Boston Plumbing Contractors Association; Mike Morris, partner at Tremont Strategies Group; Peter DeFreitas, director of New England Training and Education; and Jim Scarborough, senior director of Government Relations. Also in attendance were representatives from the MA PHCC, GBPCA, regional inspector associations, UA Locals 12, 4, 51 and 104, and apprentices.
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® 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.
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.