IAPMO Seeks Technical Experts for UPC, UMC Task Groups
IAPMO® is seeking applicants to serve as technical experts on Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®) task groups.
PRESS RELEASE
IAPMO Issues Proclamation Observing 2023 SepticSmart Week
IAPMO President David Gans and CEO David Viola issued the following proclamation:
WHEREAS, proper septic system use and routine care are vital to protecting public health, preserving our highly valued groundwater, lakes, streams and waterways, and avoiding costly repairs that can result from neglect; and
WHEREAS, nearly 26,000,000 homes have septic systems in the United States that treat wastewater from homes and businesses; and
WHEREAS, wastewater professionals of International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials use their expertise in the design, installation, maintenance and regulation of septic systems in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SepticSmart program used by national health officials does educate homeowners about the need for proper septic system use and routine maintenance; and
WHEREAS, residents and the environment of the United States benefit from properly designed, installed, operated, and maintained septic systems;
NOW THEREFORE, We, David Gans, President and David Viola, CEO of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials do hereby proclaim the week of September 19-23, 2022 as SepticSmart Week and we urge all people to join us in this special observance.
Signed this 14th day of September 2023
Conservation is Not Deprivation
In a recent Green Fire Times op-ed, Christoph Lohr, P.E., IAPMO vice president of technical services and research, makes the case that New Mexico is well-positioned to become a national leader in building-level water conservation. Lohr highlights Santa Fe’s proven conservation success, the state’s long-term water challenges, and the need for practical code solutions that help buildings reduce water demand while protecting public health.
ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Series 22000-2026 Now Available Professional Qualifications Standard for Water Treatment Equipment Personnel
ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Series 22000-2026, Professional Qualifications Standard for Water Treatment Equipment Personnel, has been designated as an American National Standard by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and a National Standard of Canada by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), and is now available for purchase in both English and French.