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    IAPMO EGS RECEIVES U.S. EPA RECOGNITION FOR ENERGY START CERTIFICATION

    Ontario, Calif. (July 24, 2019) — IAPMO EGS, The IAPMO Group’s testing and certification division for electrical products, has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide ENERGY STAR® certification to nine product groups:

    • Commercial Combination Ovens
    • Commercial Convection Ovens
    • Commercial Fryers
    • Commercial Griddles
    • Commercial Rack Ovens
    • Commercial Refrigerators and Freezers
    • Commercial Water Heaters
    • Pool Pumps
    • Water Coolers

    A United States Department of Labor Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL), IAPMO EGS is also accredited by ANAB (ANSI National Accreditation Board) to test to more than 30 electrical, mechanical, plumbing and ENERGY STAR standards covering pool and spa equipment, bathtub equipment, irrigation equipment, electric faucets and bidets, personal hygiene/health care appliances, and suction fittings.

    “IAPMO EGS is proud to be a part of the ENERGY STAR program and offer this additional service to our clients,” said Tony Zhou, IAPMO EGS Vice President – Engineering.

    IAPMO EGS is a trusted name for independent testing and listing for the kitchen, pool, spa and bathtub industries. IAPMO EGS is committed to providing quality testing and listing services at competitive rates in a timely manner. Its knowledgeable staff works with manufacturers to ensure that each testing and listing project is handled efficiently, helping get the product to market faster.

    For more information, contact Tony Zhou at (909) 230-5536 or tony.zhou@iapmoegs.org, or direct your web browser towww.iapmoegs.org.

    Report on Comments Toward Development of 2027 UPC, UMC Now Available for Online Download

    01 August 2025

    IAPMO®, developer of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®), has posted online the 2025 Report on Comments (ROC) for the 2027 editions of these American National Standard-designated model codes. The ROC includes the committee actions as discussed during the May 6-8 technical committee meetings, the electronic ballot results as balloted between May 19-June 16, and the Technical Correlating Committee actions on all comments received for the 2027 editions.

    IAPMO® Supports APEC Workshop in South Korea on Safe Drinking Water

    31 July 2025

    IAPMO®, a global team of experts engaging industry and government for a safer built environment, was proud to support the the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Workshop: Strengthening Standards and Technical Regulations for Safer Drinking Water – Developing an International Roadmap. The two-day workshop helped kick off the Third Senior Officials’ Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM3), which began July 26 and are slated to run through Aug. 15.

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