WE ARE IAPMO
Protecting the Public's Health and Safety since 1926
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IAPMO is a global team of experts engaging industry and government for a safer built environment. Our deep expertise in codes and standards is applied to our rigorous product testing, certification and inspection services, professional development offerings, industry research, policy and advocacy work.
CODES & STANDARDS
ANSI- and SCC-accredited codes and standards protect people around the world.
PRODUCT TESTING & CERTIFICATION
We offer premier global construction and water treatment product testing and certification.
MEMBERSHIP
Invest in your livelihood, make a difference, and help build a safer, more sustainable world.
WORKFORCE TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
Our mission is to provide code and trade professionals with industry-leading training and certification.
THESE ARE THE COMPANIES OF
IAPMO
With more than 20 business units across the world operating under The IAPMO umbrella, we’re able to offer a diverse array of services, ranging from product testing and certification to workforce training and consulting, to a wide variety of industry sectors, ranging from plumbing and mechanical to aerospace and medical. See below to learn how IAPMO can be of service.
IAPMO R&T
is North America’s premier plumbing and mechanical product certification agency
IAPMO R&T Lab
is a trusted name for independent testing, research, and technical services in the plumbing and mechanical industries
IAPMO Uniform Evaluation Services (UES)
provides manufacturers and building officials with trusted building product evaluations
ASSE International
is a standards developer and certification body composed of members representing the plumbing and mechanical industries
IAPMO Codes and Standards
provides codes and standards for the protection of the public’s health, safety and welfare
IAPMO EGS
is a trusted name for testing and listing for electrical / gas safety and food equipment sanitation
IAPMO Systems Certification Body (SCB)
provides management system certifications and auditing services for a variety of industry sectors
Institute of Building Technology (IBT)
provides independent testing, research, and technical services in the construction products industry
Quality Control Consultants (QCC)
provides assistance in confirming compliance of products under evaluation
IAPMO Oceania
is based in Melbourne, Australia and provides trusted product certification in both the water and gas industry sectors
IAPMO Group Indonesia
provides testing, inspection, certification, ecolabeling and training with a state-of-the-art testing facility for plumbing, building materials, and food equipment
IAPMO India
develops plumbing codes and education programs for code-based plumbing installations and maintenance in India
IAPMO Mexico
is based in Monterrey, and offers one-stop testing for fast-track listing in the U.S., Mexican, and Canadian markets
IAPMO Training and Education
provides code and trade professionals with industry-leading professional training
IAPMO Certification and Testing
offers professional credentialing services through its certification and license testing programs.
IAPMO Backflow Prevention Institute (BPI)
is the industry’s resource for backflow prevention and cross-connection control training
Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA)
is a trade association composed of those dedicated to increasing the use of radiant technologies
Dispensing Equipment Alliance (DEA)
fosters the awareness of chemical dispensing technology and its impact on public health and safety
IWSH Foundation
connects technical experts with local community networks to complete projects in water-stressed areas, delivering real-world impact
ARCSA International
provides resources and information on rainwater and stormwater collection to promote the advancement of rainwater conservation
WE ARE
GLOBAL
At IAPMO, we measure our success in lives, water and total lifecycle costs saved, contributing to strong healthy communities. Across the world, our non-profit arm — the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) —connects technical experts with local community networks to complete projects in water-stressed areas, enhancing washrooms, sanitation and hygiene through smart approaches and delivering data-driven results and real-world impact. We believe that clean water and sanitation are fundamental human rights, regardless of where you live in the world.
NEWS
LATEST NEWS FROM IAPMO
IAPMO Concludes 95th Annual Education and Business Conference
IAPMO®, a global team of experts engaging industry and government for a safer built environment, last week conducted its 95th annual Education and Business Conference at the Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort and Casino. The event was co-located with ARCSA International’s Annual Conference.
Krahenbuhl Testifies Before Congressional Committee, Advocates for Improvements to FEMA Communications
Addressing the role and effectiveness of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) focus on building codes in mitigating the impact of disasters, Jordan Krahenbuhl, executive director of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) of Nevada and former IAPMO® Board of Directors member, was on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to advocate for the inclusion of all national model construction codes in FEMA’s numerous guidance documents.
IAPMO Solicits Public Comments on 2027 UPC, UMC
IAPMO®, developer of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®), is calling for public comments on the Reports on Proposals for the 2027 editions of these codes.
ISSUES
ARTICLES & GUIDES
Lead Resouce Guide
This guide provides resources for communities, facilities managers, and consumers to understand the opportunities available and requirements necessary to finally fix this public health issue and assure safe, clean drinking water for all.
Keep Buildings Safe From Legionella
Legionella, the bacterium that causes Legionnaires’ disease, grows quickly and multiplies in warm water, especially water that has been stagnant. This is why Legionella is a serious concern with COVID-19 pandemic-related building shutdowns.
Mitigation Strategies for Drought
Is water scarcity an issue in your region? Finding the right balance between conserving water, user satisfaction, and safety is best achieved through effective plumbing codes informed by science and proven effective in the field.