Codes & Standards

IAPMO Launches the IAPMO Codes Portal

July 5, 2023

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®), publisher of the Uniform Plumbing Code® (UPC), Uniform Mechanical Code® (UMC), Uniform Solar, Hydronics, and Geothermal Code® (USHGC), and Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, […]

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ASPE Announces Intent to Revise Siphonic Roof Drainage Standard

June 30, 2023

In accordance with ASPE’s Procedures for Design Standard Development, ASPE announces the initiation of a project to revise ASPE 45: Siphonic Roof Drainage. Last revised in 2018, ASPE 45 is the […]

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ASHRAE Approves Groundbreaking Airborne Infection Risk Mitigation Standard

June 23, 2023

ASHRAE has announced the approval for publication of its highly anticipated airborne infection risk mitigation standard for buildings, bringing numerous benefits to occupants and promoting healthier environments. ASHRAE Standard 241: […]

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Texas Legislature Reaffirms Support for Uniform Plumbing Code

June 2, 2023

The 88th Texas Legislature this session has reaffirmed support for the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®). House Bill 2689 would have mandated that all jurisdictions in the state adopt the International […]

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Pakistan Engineering Council Releases Green Building Code Based on the International Codes

May 30, 2023

On May 24, 2023, the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) released the Green Building Code of Pakistan-2023 based on the 2021 edition of the International Green Construction Code® (IgCC), which incorporates […]

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Illinois Legislature Passes Bill to Create Statewide Minimum Standard for Structural Design

May 16, 2023

Both Illinois Chambers have now passed by overwhelming bipartisan margins SB2368, which requires that all jurisdictions in the state adopt the International Building Code® (IBC), International Residential Code® (IRC), and International Existing Building […]

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ASHRAE Completes Draft of First-Ever Pathogen Mitigation Standard

May 15, 2023

ASHRAE has announced the completion of the first draft of its standard for maintaining healthy indoor air quality (IAQ), with final approval expected in June and publishing anticipated in July. […]

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National BIM Standard-US Version 4 Opens for Public Comment

May 3, 2023

The National Institute of Building Sciences, Building Information Management (BIM) Council, partners, industry experts, and members have been working hard to complete the core modules of the next version of the […]

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IAPMO Publishes 2024 Editions of Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC)

May 2, 2023

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) has published the 2024 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code® (UPC) and Uniform Mechanical Code® (UMC) in both hardcopy and electronic versions, completing a three-year consensus development […]

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IAPMO Seeks UPC Adult Changing Station Task Group Members

April 27, 2023

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is accepting applications and seeking technical experts to participate on a task group to address adult changing station requirements toward the […]

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