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    The IAPMO Group Again to Highlight Vital Role Plumbing Plays in Building Community Resilience, Protecting Public Health with March4Water Month

    March 4, 2024
    March4Water seeks to bring awareness to challenges and inequities in providing clean drinking water and safe sanitation, as well as the solutions the plumbing industry is producing...
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    IAPMO India Introduces 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code – India at ACREX 2024

    Feb. 23, 2024
    The 2024 UMC-I sets a new standard in the regulation and standardization of mechanical HVAC-R systems across the Indian subcontinent.
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    IAPMO, ASPE, Seattle to Host Training for Use of Water Demand Calculator in Multifamily Units

    Feb. 2, 2024
    Use of Appendix M has been optional since Seattle adopted Appendix M as part of the 2018 Seattle Plumbing Code, which is based on the UPC.

    2024 National Standard Plumbing Code — Illustrated Now Available

    Jan. 29, 2024
    The 2024 NSPC provides the latest information about common materials, fixtures, devices and equipment systems used or installed in plumbing systems.

    IAPMO and ASSE Offer Access to Library of Standards

    Jan. 19, 2024
    Many of these standards are referenced in the plumbing, mechanical, solar, swimming pool and building codes.

    IAPMO Seeks Public Input on Manual of Recommended Construction Practices for Potable Water

    Jan. 18, 2024
    This manual provides education and guidance to help plumbers and other personnel responsible for the design, construction and commissioning of water systems.

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    IAPMO Renews MOU with US EPA

    Dec. 11, 2023
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    International Code Council to Highlight Key Role of Building Codes and Standards in Achieving Climate Resilience at COP28

    Dec. 5, 2023
    The International Code Council will provide expertise and solutions for governments and the building sector to help address the changing climate.

    International Code Council’s 44th Annual Building Safety Month Campaign to Kick Off First Week of May

    Dec. 4, 2023
    The annual campaign invites the public to engage with building safety on a collaborative level with this year’s theme of Mission Possible.
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    Houston Adopts Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code

    Oct. 26, 2023
    This adoption is an update from the 2015 editions of these codes and will go into effect Jan. 2, 2024.