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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.

Austin, Texas, Adopts 2024 Uniform Codes

11 April 2025

The Austin, Texas, city council has formally adopted the 2024 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®) as the plumbing and mechanical codes of practice protecting the health and safety of the city’s nearly 1 million residents. The Texas state capital and 11th most populous city in the United States has utilized the Uniform Codes since 1974. 

Iowa Updates State Plumbing Code to 2024 UPC

08 April 2025

The Iowa Public Health Department has updated Chapter 25 of the Iowa Administrative Code, “State Plumbing Code,” from the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) to the 2024 edition. The update went into effect on March 26. 

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