Plumbing, HVAC and Fire Protection Codes

ICC announces inaugural online education event: ICC Learn Live

October 7, 2020

Educational sessions will offer continuing education units (CEUs).

New criteria in drinking water standard tightens lead leaching allowance for plumbing products

September 22, 2020

Joint committee governing NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 lowers maximum allowable limits of leached lead from plumbing endpoint devices.

Dave Viola to succeed Russ Chaney as IAPMO CEO

September 21, 2020

Viola has more than 25 years of senior management experience within the plumbing and mechanical industry.

PM Profile: ICC's Dominic Sims

International Code Council helps plumbing industry pros navigate new normal post COVID-19 pandemic.

Nicole Krawcke

September 15, 2020

Plumbing & Mechanical recently had the chance to interview International Code Council CEO Dominic Sims about the current landscape for codes and standards and the plumbing industry overall.

Codes Corner: COVID-19 measures; IAPMO codes and standards

The public depends on plumbing codes and standards to keep it safe.

Hugo Aguilar, P.E.

August 31, 2020

Since 1926, IAPMO has protected the public’s health and safety through its codes and standards activities.

ICC releases recommended practices for remote virtual inspections

August 20, 2020

The publication is based on study, research and discussions from the Code Council’s membership, partners and industry experts.

Dave Yates named to IAPMO Hydronics Standards Committee

August 11, 2020

Yates will serve in the general interest category for a term of two years.

EPA announces final rule on lead in drinking water plumbing systems

August 5, 2020

It has been a long time coming, but the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced issuance of the final rule "Use of Lead Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder, and Flux for Drinking Water."