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IAPMO’s Virtual 92nd Annual Education and Business Conference Begins

IAPMO’s Virtual 92nd Annual Education and Business Conference Begins

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) begins its 92nd annual Education and Business Conference today. The conference which runs through Thursday, is being held via Zoom for the second consecutive year.

“I do hope regardless of whether you’re a regular attendee or potential first-timer that you’ll log in and participate because it’s a great way to meet people from all over the country you would perhaps not otherwise have the opportunity,” IAPMO President Dave Gans said. “I recommend taking advantage of this unique time in which we can socialize and learn from each other virtually. I do look forward to the times when we are again meeting face to face; however, let’s not overlook the chance to meet new friends this way.”

Gans will deliver the welcome address at 8 a.m. PDT, and he will followed by the issuing of Executive Reports, IAPMO CEO Dave Viola’s CEO Report, and awards presentations. Robert Glennon, an internationally renowned water resource expert and the best-selling author of Unquenchable, will deliver the keynote address at 9:30 a.m. PDT.

Educational seminars cover a wide range of subjects, all offering CEUs:

  • 2021 UPC Water Heaters
  • Recruiting Tomorrow’s Leaders: Getting Younger Generation Involved in Your Organization
  • Firestop Protection — Verifying Compliance
  • UPC and UMC Workshops
  • Do Credentials Improve Behavior? The Impact of ASSE 12000 on Compliance of Water Management Teams
  • The Proper Selection of Cross-Connection Control Protection
  • Reinventing the Toilet Initiative
  • Plumbing is Vital for Global Health — The Ongoing Mission of IWSH
  • 2021 UMC Fire and Smoke Damper Location, Inspection and Testing for R2 Construction

For more information, please visit https://conference.iapmo.org/.


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