Lohr’s primary responsibilities with IAPMO will be to identify long-term, high-impact technical projects, assume leadership roles on industry research efforts and represent IAPMO at diverse industry venues.

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. 

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

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 2021 USHGC is scheduled to be published in early 2021.

IAPMO recently announced CEO Russ Chaney will be retiring at the end of the year. The newly appointed CEO is Dave Viola. Both Russ and Dave are personal friends.

The Water Subcabinet will be responsible for implementing the strategic direction and specific actions of the executive order to improve federal water infrastructure and prioritize access to essential water supplies for all Americans.

The guide provides a framework for building managers and a resource that water systems can utilize in supporting the business community in their service areas.

IAPMO originally joined the 20-partner MOU in 2014.

Viola has more than 25 years of senior management experience within the plumbing and mechanical industry.