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PPI Issues PEX Tubing Standards Advisory

July 22, 2026

Based on PPI’s review, these PEX tubing products may not comply with and are not third-party certified to mandatory industry standards, despite implied claims regarding the suitability of these products for plumbing and mechanical applications.

IAPMO Solicits Proposals for 2030 UPC and UMC

IAPMO urges its members and other interested parties to get involved in the code development process to ensure effectiveness in preserving the public health, safety and welfare through fair and balanced development of the Uniform Codes.

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff

July 20, 2026

IAPMO employs a voluntary consensus development process accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), gathering the largest assembly of plumbing and mechanical experts in the world at its Annual Education and Business Conference and technical committee meetings, enabling anyone — members and non-members alike — to have a voice on proposed changes to the code.

Guard on Compliance | Misty Guard

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.

Misty Guard

July 10, 2026

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

And So It Flows Podcast

Heat Pump Water Heaters in Real Life

Contractors may want to start getting “heat pumped up.”

Kristen R. Bayles

June 18, 2026

On a recent episode of And So It Flows, Kristen Bayles sat down with Gregg Holladay, business development manager for specialty markets at Bradford White, to discuss the growing role heat pump water heaters are expected to play in the residential plumbing market and why contractors need to start preparing now.

IAPMO Advances Development of 2027 We•Stand During Technical Committee Meetings

The technical committee considered public comments to amend the WE•Stand in advance of the release of the 2027 edition.

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff

June 5, 2026

IAPMO urges its members and other interested parties to get involved in the development process to ensure effectiveness in preserving the public health, safety, and welfare.

IAPMO Advances Development of 2027 USHGC and USPSHTC During Technical Committee Meetings

The technical committees, consisting of a coalition of industry experts, considered public comments to amend the USHGC and USPSHTC in advance of the release of the 2027 editions.

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff

June 4, 2026

The USHGC is a model code developed by IAPMO to govern the installation and inspection of solar energy systems as a means of promoting the public’s health, safety, and welfare.

After the Strike: Code-Based Inspections for Residential Safety

Lightning events blur boundaries between systems, and the safest path back to service is to follow the model codes.

Mark Fasel

May 26, 2026

Lightning events blur boundaries between systems, and the safest path back to service is to follow the model codes.

The International Code Council's Building Safety Month

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff

May 11, 2026

For 46 years, Building Safety Month has helped people understand the impact that building codes have on their daily lives.

Guard on Compliance | Misty Guard

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.

Misty Guard

May 7, 2026

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

Guard on Compliance | Misty Guard

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.

Misty Guard

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.