IAPMO Releases 2026 WE•Stand Technical Committee Monograph Ahead of Code Meetings
Key Highlights
- 2026 WE•Stand monograph released ahead of May ANSI consensus meetings
- Proposed updates cover reuse, efficiency standards and system performance requirements
- Stakeholders invited to participate in collaborative code and standards development process
ONTARIO, CA — IAPMO has released the 2026 Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand) technical committee meeting monograph, now available for download ahead of upcoming ANSI-accredited consensus development meetings.
The technical committee meetings are scheduled for May 13–14 in Ontario, California, and will include both in-person and virtual participation options.
Individuals planning to actively participate in the WE•Stand development process are encouraged to download the monograph in advance at the following link:
https://codes.iapmo.org/docs/2027/WESTAND/2026_WEStand_TC_Meeting_Monograph.pdf
Printed copies will not be available at the meetings.
Virtual attendees must register in advance to participate. Registration details are available by contacting [email protected].
Monograph Includes Full Set of Submitted Change Proposals
The 2026 WE•Stand technical committee meeting monograph includes all change proposals submitted as part of the ANSI-accredited consensus code development process for the standard.
Proposed Updates Span Broad Water Efficiency Applications
Topics under consideration for the 2026 WE•Stand update include a wide range of water efficiency and sanitation areas, such as:
- Remote inspections of plumbing systems
- Use of treated blackwater, gray water and stormwater, including irrigation limitations for edible crops
- Maximum flush volumes for water closets
- Flow rate limits for faucets, showerheads and wash fountains
- Commercial food service water use, including ice makers, steam cookers and dipper wells
- Laboratory water use, including reverse osmosis recovery rates, washers and waste systems
- Water treatment maintenance controls
- Leak detection and control systems
- Data center water use effectiveness (WUE)
- Cross-connection testing and inspection for alternate water systems
- Identification and signage for potable and nonpotable water systems
- Backflow protection for alternate water source connections
- Trench separation requirements for potable and nonpotable piping
- Hot water recirculation systems in residential buildings
- Water softener efficiency and regeneration usage
- Professional qualification standards for designers and installers
Industry Participation Encouraged in Consensus Process
IAPMO encourages participation from installers, inspectors, engineers, manufacturers and other stakeholders in the code development process.
The organization emphasizes that collaborative engagement helps ensure the WE•Stand continues to support public health, safety and welfare through balanced and effective standards development.
For specific information about the WE•Stand technical committee, please contact Taylor Duran at 909/218-8126 or e-mail your question to [email protected].