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    Plumbing the Future: How IAPMO is Driving Innovation

    10 June 2025
    Plumbing the Future: How IAPMO is Driving Innovation

    In a recent conversation with Sara Gutterman of Green Builder Media, IAPMO's John Watson discussed how IAPMO blends proven standards with smart technology to support cost-effective and environmentally responsible building solutions.

    John highlighted the Water Demand Calculator, a tool that enables the downsizing of piping systems, resulting in significant cost savings and improved system performance. He also emphasized IAPMO's role in accelerating the adoption of innovative technologies by establishing clear standards and certification pathways that ensure safety, performance, and regulatory confidence.

    By eliminating uncertainty for inspectors and validating new solutions, IAPMO helps the industry embrace innovation without compromising safety.

    Watch the full interview to learn how IAPMO is helping shape the future of sustainable building.

    Report on Comments Toward Development of 2027 UPC, UMC Now Available for Online Download

    Report on Comments Toward Development of 2027 UPC, UMC Now Available for Online Download

    01 August 2025

    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.

    IAPMO® Supports APEC Workshop in South Korea on Safe Drinking Water

    IAPMO® Supports APEC Workshop in South Korea on Safe Drinking Water

    31 July 2025

    IAPMO®, a global team of experts engaging industry and government for a safer built environment, was proud to support the the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Workshop: Strengthening Standards and Technical Regulations for Safer Drinking Water – Developing an International Roadmap. The two-day workshop helped kick off the Third Senior Officials’ Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM3), which began July 26 and are slated to run through Aug. 15.


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