In a Sept. 5 memo, ICC effectively terminated negotiations to develop a single plumbing code in conjunction with IAPMO, even though both parties were in agreement on key matters, and a successful conclusion seemed only weeks away.
On Sept. 5, the International Code Council effectively terminated negotiations to develop a single plumbing code in conjunction with the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, even though both parties were in agreement on key matters, and a successful conclusion seemed only weeks away.
Formal discussions to explore the joint development of new plumbing and mechanical codes began in August 2005. It was initiated by then ICC President Frank Hodge and IAPMO President Chris Salazar. A memorandum of understanding was signed by both parties in September 2005, and meetings were held in November and February 2006. In May, both groups announced they were in agreement on certain key elements, but it was a recent July “National Town Hall Meeting” of ICC that has had the most impact on the decision to end negotiations.