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    IWSH Plumbing Champions Builds New Connections with European Partners

    IWSH Plumbing Champions Builds New Connections with European Partners

    15 September 2023

    Building on recent presentations in Germany and Australia, the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH®) — the charitable arm of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) — is set to launch the latest of its Plumbing Champions corporate social responsibility collaborations as part of the WorldSkills Ireland 2023 National Competition, which will be hosted Sept. 20-22 at the Royal Dublin Society complex (RDS).

    IAPMO Seeks Technical Subcommittee Members for Development of American National Standard IAPMO Z1393

    IAPMO Seeks Technical Subcommittee Members for Development of American National Standard IAPMO Z1393

    07 September 2023

    The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is seeking volunteers with a technical background in plumbing products and/or bathroom cabinet design and testing — including jurisdictional authorities, test lab representatives, and manufacturing and product design experts — to participate on the IAPMO Z1393 technical subcommittee (TSC). The scope of the IAPMO Z1393 standard covers bathroom vanity assemblies intended for both residential and commercial applications and specifies requirements for materials, physical characteristics, performance testing, and markings.

    IAPMO Publishes Spanish Versions of 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code

    IAPMO Publishes Spanish Versions of 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code

    06 September 2023

    The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) has published Spanish versions of the 2021 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®), available in both hardcopy and digital formats. The English versions of these codes were completed in a three‐year consensus development cycle accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

    RPA, IGSHPA sign MoU to Advance and Promote Geothermal Heating and Cooling

    RPA, IGSHPA sign MoU to Advance and Promote Geothermal Heating and Cooling

    05 September 2023

    The Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA) and International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) have entered into a memorandum of understanding with the mutual goal of promoting and advancing technological innovations of geothermal systems. The partnership will coordinate RPA, IGSHPA and its respective members with technical activities coordination, research, education, advocacy, publications and leadership for more sustainable building operations and the green economy.

    IAPMO R&T Lab Opens Product Test Lab in Mexico

    IAPMO R&T Lab Opens Product Test Lab in Mexico

    05 September 2023

    IAPMO R&T Lab, a trusted name for independent testing, research, and technical services in the plumbing and mechanical industries, recently opened its first product test lab in Mexico. Located in Monterrey, IAPMO Mexico is accredited by entidad Mexicana de acreditación, A.C. (ema) and approved by Comisión Nacional del Agua (CONAGUA) to test plumbing products destined for the Mexican market.

    Report on Comments Toward Development of 2024 USHGC, USPSHTC Now Available for Online Download

    Report on Comments Toward Development of 2024 USHGC, USPSHTC Now Available for Online Download

    01 September 2023

    The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (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 2023 Report on Comments (ROC) for the 2024 editions of these prospective American National Standard- designated model codes. The ROC is the technical committee report on the actions taken by the technical committee accompanied by a ballot statement and one or more comments resulting from public review of the Report on Proposals(ROP).

    Report on Comments Toward Development of 2023 WE·Stand Now Available for Online Download

    Report on Comments Toward Development of 2023 WE·Stand Now Available for Online Download

    01 September 2023

    The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®), developer of the Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand) has posted online the 2023 Report on Comments (ROC) for the 2023 edition of the prospective American National Standard-designated model code. The ROC is the technical committee report on the actions taken by the technical committee accompanied by a ballot statement and one or more comments resulting from public review of the Report on Proposals (ROP).

    IAPMO Seeks Technical Subcommittee Members for Development of National Standard IAPMO Z1390 for Adult Changing Stations

    IAPMO Seeks Technical Subcommittee Members for Development of National Standard IAPMO Z1390 for Adult Changing Stations

    29 August 2023

    The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is seeking volunteers with technical background in plumbing and mechanical systems — such as jurisdictional authorities, testing lab and educational facility representatives, as well as manufacturing experts — to participate on the IAPMO Z1390 technical subcommittee (TSC). A new standard, Z1390 for adult changing stations, will be developed by this TSC.

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