code changes - Page 1 | Plumbing & Mechanical

Architect and his client looking at the hologram of a house project over a tablet computer.

Guard on Compliance | Misty Guard

ICC Group modifications for U.S. building and safety codes

Keeping up with technology.

May 19, 2025

The International Code Council's (ICC) Group B proposes modifications to certain United States (U.S.) building and safety codes.

National Standard Plumbing Code sets date for public hearing

IAPMO encourages members and industry representatives to review proposed code changes.

March 19, 2025

Code changes approved at the hearing are set to appear in the 2027 NSPC.

Female architect looking at the construction plan on a construction site (building interior).

Codes Corner | Lisa Reiheld

How the 2024 International Plumbing Code improves safety, increases efficiency, provides clarity, mitigates damage and more

Contractors need to familiarize themselves with recent code changes.

Lisa Reiheld

June 11, 2024

Contractors view the International Plumbing Code (IPC) as the top standard for creating safe buildings. But they may not know about the significant changes in the 2024 edition, including a new exception to toilet facility door locking.

Guard on Compliance | Misty Guard

Dissecting IAPMO’s proposed code change monographs

The UPC and UMC received over 650 code change proposals.

Misty Guard

June 3, 2024

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials' (IAPMO) monographs of proposals for modifications to the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC).

Misty Guard column feature image of industry acronyms

Guard on Compliance | Misty Guard

Code Council proposals for Group A code modifications

A deeper look into the propsals being discussed the most.

Misty Guard

April 2, 2024

While exploring International Code Council's first report of proposals for modifications to the Group A Codes, I became curious about which codes are being discussed the most. I decided to take a deeper look and get answers to three questions.

Guard on Compliance | Misty Guard

Code Council proposals for Group A code modifications

A deeper look into the propsals being discussed the most.

Misty Guard

April 2, 2024

While exploring International Code Council's first report of proposals for modifications to the Group A Codes, I became curious about which codes are being discussed the most. I decided to take a deeper look and get answers to three questions.