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    New Jersey Declares March as March4Water Month; California Introduces Legislation to Recognize the Critical Role of Water Infrastructure

    New Jersey Declares March as March4Water Month; California Introduces Legislation to Recognize the Critical Role of Water Infrastructure

    04 March 2025

    New Jersey has officially declared March as March4Water Month, recognizing the importance of strong water infrastructure, while California has introduced legislation to follow suit. These actions highlight the growing recognition of the need for policies that strengthen plumbing systems and safeguard access to clean, reliable water in the face of natural disasters and other infrastructure challenges. 

    Texas Plumbing Industry Stakeholders Hold Inaugural Industry Day

    Texas Plumbing Industry Stakeholders Hold Inaugural Industry Day

    27 February 2025

    The Texas plumbing industry came together on Tuesday for the inaugural Texas Plumbing Industry Day, an event aimed at connecting stakeholders with policymakers to discuss key industry priorities. Members of the Texas state legislature and their staff gathered at a reception where sponsors highlighted the critical role of plumbing professionals in protecting public health and safety, the industry's commitment to workforce development, and the importance of maintaining the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.

    New Hampshire Joins Growing List of Jurisdictions Accepting ASSE 5000 Cross-Connection Control Certification Program

    New Hampshire Joins Growing List of Jurisdictions Accepting ASSE 5000 Cross-Connection Control Certification Program

    17 December 2024

    ASSE International is pleased to announce that, as part of recent updates to New Hampshire Regulation Env-Dw 505, the ASSE 5110 certification is now officially approved by the state as an acceptable qualification for Backflow Prevention Device Inspectors and Testers. This important development expands the recognition of ASSE International’s certification program, aligning New Hampshire with jurisdictions across the United States that accept the ASSE 5000 Cross-Connection Control Certification Program.

    IAPMO’s Dain Hansen Recognized Among The Hill’s Top 100 Lobbyists for Third Time

    IAPMO’s Dain Hansen Recognized Among The Hill’s Top 100 Lobbyists for Third Time

    10 December 2024

    IAPMO is pleased to announce Dain Hansen, executive vice president of Government Relations, has been named one of The Hill’s Top 100 Lobbyists of 2024. This marks Hansen’s third consecutive time on this list, underscoring IAPMO’s impact on policies that strengthen global competitiveness and build community resiliency through standards, research, testing, and certification.

    Castle Rock, Colorado, Adopts Water Demand Calculator® for Residential Water Supply Pipe Sizing

    Castle Rock, Colorado, Adopts Water Demand Calculator® for Residential Water Supply Pipe Sizing

    19 November 2024

    The Castle Rock, Colorado, town council has approved the adoption of IAPMO’s Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) Appendix M — the Water Demand Calculator® — as an alternative methodology for sizing water pipes in single- and multifamily buildings. The Castle Rock Town Code has been amended to require the use of the Water Demand Calculator for sizing water service lines and internal plumbing supply lines.

    IAPMO® Uniform Evaluation Services Issues ER-950 to SPEC MIX, LLC

    IAPMO® Uniform Evaluation Services Issues ER-950 to SPEC MIX, LLC

    19 November 2024

    IAPMO® Uniform Evaluation Services (UES) is pleased to announce that SPEC MIX, LLC was recently granted UES Evaluation Report ER-950 for its SPEC MIX Fiber Base Coat Stucco to reference the 2021, 2018, 2015, 2012, 2009, and 2006 editions of the International Building Code® (IBC) and the International Residential Code® (IRC).

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