I recently read Guy Tomberlin's thoughtful commentary regarding the attempt at a joint venture between IAPMO and ICC, the purpose being to consolidate their respective plumbing and mechanical codes into something acceptable to both.
I recently read Guy Tomberlin's thoughtful commentary (Sept. 06 PME, pp. 8-24) regarding the attempt at a joint venture between the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) and International Code Council (ICC), the purpose being to consolidate their respective plumbing and mechanical codes into something acceptable to both. A negotiation of this magnitude requires willingness to give and take on both sides, but it should not require surrender on either side.
A total of four codes [International Mechanical Code (IMC), Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and International Plumbing Code (IPC)] came to the table with the intent that there would be only two at the conclusion of successful negotiations. My understanding is that IAPMO was willing to abandon its long-standing UMC, and ICC would set aside its IPC, each to be replaced by jointly developed and retitled Mechanical and Plumbing Codes.