Plumbing, HVAC and Fire Protection Codes

Code literacy: the contractor's best advantage

baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Codes are expanding into areas like resilience, electrification, water quality management and long-term accountability. No longer are they static rulebooks; they’re living frameworks shaping how systems perform over decades.

Commercial pipe support best practices: applications, materials and code compliance explained

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Pipe support plays a foundational role in the performance, safety, and longevity of commercial plumbing and mechanical systems.

A guide to rebates, including how to stack them

baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Presenting rebate amounts and net costs alongside energy savings over time can shift the conversation from “How much will it cost?” to “What’s this really worth?”

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

Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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

Plumbing pipe and fitting system offers faster installation and zero leaks

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Parkway Construction Services chose REHAU RAUPEX piping with EVERLOC+ fittings for their plumbing renovation at Meharry Medical College, significantly reducing material and labor costs.

IAPMO makes Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) available for public comment

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 01:00:00 -0400

The deadline to submit comments is Sept. 5.

Rebuilding effort in Paradise, California focuses on fire-safe buildings

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The Camp Fire in Butte County, California, started in 2018, destroying over 18,000 structures and causing 85 deaths. Paradise, a town 90 miles north of Sacramento, lost about 95% of its buildings, but It is on the road to recovery.

IAPMO code change monographs now available

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The Technical Committee Meeting Monographs contain every code change proposal submitted for the 2027 editions of the UPC and UMC as part of the ANSI-accredited consensus code development process employed by IAPMO.

The International Code Council releases 2024 International Codes

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The International Code Council’s 2024 International Codes (I-Codes) are now available for order in print and digital formats.

ASHRAE publishes Standard 241, Control of Infectious Aerosols

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Standard 241 establishes minimum requirements to reduce the risk of airborne disease transmission, such as SARS-COV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, the flu virus and other pathogens in buildings like single and multi-family homes, offices, schools and healthcare facilities.

Amid inflation, evaluate boiler performance for saving money

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

As businesses and homeowners across the nation wrestle with inflation and stretching their dollars for maximum value, one area that can’t be overlooked is the heating system.

Commercial plumbing prioritizes accessibility and inclusivity

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Over the past decade, society has been evolving. It is constantly rethinking discrimination, with growing social awareness of gender identity, differently-abled individuals and sensory sensitivity. The public restroom is one area that has come under fire during this social evolution.

IAPMO seeks WE Stand Task Group members

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 14:27:00 -0400

The deadline to apply is Oct. 22.

IAPMO solicits public comments on 2024 UPC, UMC

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 10:21:00 -0400

No comments will be accepted after the 5 p.m. PST deadline on Jan. 4, 2022. All public comments will be distributed to the technical committee members in March and reviewed at their meetings, May 2-5, 2022, in Anaheim, California.

ICC, RESNET to develop standard on Remote Virtual Inspections for energy and water performance in buildings

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 09:47:00 -0400

The new standard will provide guidance for implementing RVI for energy code compliance and for energy and water efficiency performance.

Deadline to submit proposed changes to 2024 National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC) is March 1

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 15:25:00 -0400

Proposals accepted by the technical committee will appear in the 2024 NSPC.

ICC, PMI announce transition of Matt Sigler to Code Council’s plumbing and mechanical team

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0400

Sigler is a well-known and highly respected technical expert in the industry with over 20 years of experience in construction, codes and engineering.

Codes Corner: Water efficiency is critical to creating sustainable and resilient communities

Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

As the creation of sustainable and resilient buildings becomes a greater priority, especially over the past year, one critical component will be to ensure our buildings are water efficient.

Innovative plumbing code technologies are critical to creating sustainable and resilient buildings

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0400

To aid plumbers and tradespersons in staying competitive in the marketplace, innovative technologies and materials must be a priority when crafting and revising provisions within model codes and standards in order to enhance efficiency, positively impact affordability and provide ease of service for those implementing it.

Codes Corner: An introduction to IAPMO IS 34

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

IAPMO has collaborated with the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to produce an installation standard for solar photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS) in residential applications.

Codes Corner: How code or specialty plumbing certification sets you apart as a contractor or engineer

christoph.lohr@iapmo.org (Christoph Lohr) — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

I frequently speak at college campuses and trade apprenticeships. Whether it be to future engineers or contractors, my technical talks typically end up covering non-technical content, specifically career development.

Flexible Parking Garage Gas Monitoring Design is Key

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Whether new or retrofit construction, parking structures and shipping and loading bays are often crucial to the viability and efficient use of residential, commercial, industrial and multi-use developments.

2021 UPC, UMC Technical Committee meetings to be held virtually

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:35:00 -0500

Attendees will still be required to register in order to participate.

Codes Corner: Encouraging economic recovery

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Amid one of the most impactful pandemics this nation has ever faced, one lesson that continues to be compounded is public buildings need to be updated to provide citizens with a sense of security in order to encourage an economic recovery.

PM Profile: IAPMO’s Dave Viola

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Last fall, IAPMO announced its CEO of 25 years, Russ Chaney, would be retiring at the end of the year, and former COO and Executive Vice President Dave Viola would succeed Chaney at the helm of the 95-year-old association.

Codes Corner: The benefits of the UPC and Installation Standards

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

The Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) has a long history of providing useful information that is not offered by other model codes.

IAPMO elects new president, board members during virtual conference

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 09:47:00 -0500

David Gans, chief building official for the city of Oceanside, California, was elected IAPMO’s 61st president, and Steven Panelli, chief plumbing inspector for the city and county of San Francisco, was elected vice president.

The changing landscape of fire protection

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

The world is changing quickly, and transformative technologies are introducing new requirements for safety.

ICC announces inaugural online education event: ICC Learn Live

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 15:45:00 -0400

Educational sessions will offer continuing education units (CEUs).

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

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 10:41:00 -0400

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