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Hydrogen Piping, Legionella, and EV Garages: Reading the 2027 UPC and UMC

The 2027 IAPMO Uniform Codes are less a refresh than a preview of the next decade of our work — and the window to shape the 2030 editions closes January 8, 2027.

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October 13, 2026

In June 2026, the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) published the 2027 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) in hardcopy and electronic formats, closing out the 2027 three-year consensus development process accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

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New Mexico's Final PFAS Rule Lightens the Label — Not the Timeline

The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board took industry's simplification requests on labeling seriously — and held the line on almost everything else.

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July 10, 2026

New PFAS labeling requirements could impact product documentation for certain HVAC, refrigeration and plumbing equipment sold in New Mexico.

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The Impact of EU Reach on Plumbing Component Materials

A look at the pending European regulations on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in light of the European Committee for Socio-economic Analysis draft opinion.

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May 7, 2026

European Union (E.U.) regulators have concluded that PFAS, which do not degrade in the environment, are a major problem.

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New Mexico's PFAS regulations signal a new regulatory era

New Mexico's proposed 20.13.2 NMAC rule serves as a highly detailed prototype for how regulators plan to track and restrict PFAs.

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April 8, 2026

As the United States (U.S.) States pioneer regulations for trace chemicals, manufacturers, specifying engineers, and contractors must adapt to a new era.

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Beyond flow rates: the structural shift in state-level mechanical and plumbing regulation

The most significant compliance fissure lies between states that codify specific metrics and those that adopt "dynamic" regulatory pointers.

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March 6, 2026

Although lower flow rates and higher energy factors remain central, the bills pending in Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Virginia reveal a more profound structural shift.

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Navigating the United States perchlorate rulemaking: compliance strategies for the May 2027 final rule deadline

A court-driven mandate is forcing the EPA to regulate perchlorate, reshaping monitoring, treatment and compliance planning for public water systems.

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February 19, 2026

While perchlorate has been on the regulatory radar for decades, this specific action is driven by a complex legal history.

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Revisiting “forever chemicals”: EPA updates TSCA PFAS reporting rules

Proposed adjustments could ease reporting requirements while maintaining oversight of high-risk substances.

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January 29, 2026

Proposed adjustments could ease reporting requirements while maintaining oversight of high-risk substances.

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The European union's due diligence mandate: implications in a global economy

U.S. manufacturers face compliance challenges and legal conflicts as the EU’s new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive extends its reach across global supply chains.

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December 10, 2025

The EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), approved in 2024, presents a major challenge for U.S. companies, especially in the mechanical and manufacturing sectors. It aims to promote sustainable corporate behavior by requiring companies to identify and address adverse human rights and environmental impacts in their global value chains.

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Design for compliance: navigating the next generation of plumbing and mechanical standards

New energy, water and safety standards redefine compliance for mechanical and plumbing professionals.

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November 21, 2025

Staying up to date on consensus standards is essential for system designers, manufacturers, and facilities managers to ensure compliance and minimize liability. Recently, I’ve compiled activities relevant to the plumbing and mechanical industries.

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From air compressors to plumbing fixtures: Navigating Canada's sweeping new efficiency standards

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September 30, 2025

In 2016, Natural Resources Canada ("NRCan") released Amendment 18 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations, enhancing energy efficiency and water conservation. It introduces new product categories, updates existing requirements, and allows automatic adoption of future U.S. Department of Energy updates.