The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®), publisher of the Uniform Plumbing Code® (UPC),Uniform Mechanical Code® (UMC), Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code® (USHGC), and the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code® (USPSHTC) is launching its new IAPMO Codes Portal.
The IAPMO Codes Portal connects the industry with the IAPMO code development process. Upon creating a profile, you will be able to:
The IAPMO Codes Portal can be accessed by using the following link: https://codeproposals.iapmo.org
IAPMO urges its members and other interested parties to get involved in the code development process to ensure effectiveness in preserving the public health, safety, and welfare through fair and balanced development of the Uniform Codes. Installers, plumbing and mechanical officials, the construction industry, engineers, and manufacturers all benefit from a cooperative effort in developing codes.
Please contact Alma Ramos at (909) 230-5528 or email at alma.ramos@iampo.org for any assistance or questions on how to use the IAPMO Codes Portal. For questions about submitting proposals for the UPC, please contact Enrique Gonzalez at (909) 230-5535 or by email at enrique.gonzalez@iapmo.org. For the UMC, contact Taylor Duran at (909) 218-8126 or email at taylor.duran@iapmo.org.
IAPMO®, publisher of the Uniform Plumbing Code® (UPC) and Uniform Mechanical Code® (UMC), is calling for formal code proposals toward the development of the 2030 editions of these American National Standard designated model codes. All proposals recommending new text, revised text, or the deletion of text must be written in legislative format and clearly state the reason behind the recommendation.
The Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission (OUBCC) has unanimously approved the adoption of IAPMO’s Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) Appendix M — the Water Demand Calculator® — into Chapter 6 of the state’s adopted International Plumbing Code as an alternative methodology for sizing water supply piping in single- and multifamily buildings.
IAPMO® applauds the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) for its adoption of the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®) for applications regulated under the state's Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors program. The updated code is scheduled to become effective Sept. 1.