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
IAPMO®, developer of the Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code (USHGC®) and Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (USPSHTC®), has posted online the 2025 Report on Proposals for the 2027 editions of these prospective American National Standard-designated model codes.
IAPMO® and the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) have renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), now incorporating ASSE International and ARCSA International, to jointly advance and promote the mutual interests of education, regulations, design, specifications, installation, and inspection of plumbing systems, as well as training, testing and certifying qualified professionals to perform design work responsive to the need to conserve and protect water supplies, and reduce energy use connected to delivery and use of water.
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.