Codes & Standards

Underwriters Laboratories Authorized as SDO in Mexico

February 27, 2020

Underwriters Laboratories received official notification by the Dirección General de Normas (DGN) of the Ministry of Economy in Mexico that it has been granted  authorization to develop standards for Mexico. […]

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2021 IPC and IMC Are Now Available

February 11, 2020

The International Code Council has announced the release of its 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) and International Mechanical Code (IMC). Building codes play a significant role in maintaining safe and […]

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Drinking Water Treatment Units Must Meet Stricter Requirements for Lead Reduction Certification

February 7, 2020

The joint committee governing the American National Standards for drinking water treatment units recently lowered the maximum allowable concentration of lead in treated drinking water to 5 parts per billion. […]

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ICC Announces Call for Presenters

February 6, 2020

The International Code Council (ICC) is looking for industry professionals who want to share their expertise at the 2020 ICC Annual Business Meeting Education Program and the Building Safety & […]

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New York Updates Building and Energy Codes

February 4, 2020

The New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council has announced rules that amend and update the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and the State […]

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Maryland State Plumbing Board Adopts the IPC and IFGC

January 31, 2020

The International Code Council applauds the Maryland Plumbing Board for its recent adoption of the 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) and the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), effective December […]

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IAPMO Publishes National Standard Plumbing Code – Illustrated

January 30, 2020

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) has released the 2021 edition of the National Standard Plumbing Code – Illustrated (NSPC). An updated version of the 2018 NSPC, the book may […]

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Rainwater Catchment Standard Released for Third Public Review

January 28, 2020

For the past year, ASPE Working Group 63 has been revising ARCSA/ASPE 63: Rainwater Catchment Systems, published by ASPE and the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA). The document has […]

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IAPMO Seeks Technical Subcommittee Members

January 27, 2020

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is seeking volunteers, with technical background in plumbing and mechanical systems and specific knowledge of press connections and/or shower enclosures and shower/steam […]

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Women in Standards Launches Website

January 24, 2020

The Women in Standards (WiStandards) is proud to announce the launch of the Women in Standards website. The website is the culmination of many months of research and development and […]

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