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Old Way, New Way

Who controls the UPC and UMC

Influencing changes to the plumbing and mechanical codes.
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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
August 3, 2021
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After every IAPMO Technical Committee meeting discussing code changes, engineering colleagues always ask, “Does the union control the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and the Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC)?”
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Julius Ballanco: Chairing the UPC Technical Committee

Chairmen must remain unbiased and follow rules and procedures.
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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
July 1, 2021
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Over the last 30 years, I have attempted to bring the readers into the middle of the code change hearings to understand the process as plumbing and mechanical code requirements are developed and implemented. 


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Julius Ballanco: Less than stellar virtual hearings

In-person code change hearings allow for more behind-the-scenes work.
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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
June 1, 2021
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ICC held its very first virtual code change hearings in April and May. Let us hope it is the last time they hold them virtually. While technology has advanced, I think everyone got tired of the statement, “Can you hear me now?”


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Julius Ballanco: Shocking code change for IAPMO

A peak at suggested changes to the UPC and UMC.
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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
May 3, 2021
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There were 347 changes proposed to the Uniform Plumbing Code, and 349 code changes proposed to the Uniform Mechanical Code. While the numbers seem high, they are actually consistent with previous code change cycles.


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Julius Ballanco: ICC issues 2024 code changes

A peek at what’s on the docket for the code change hearings.
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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
April 1, 2021
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While the hearings are virtual, the committees will actually be live at the ICC Central Regional Office in Country Club Hills, Illinois. The committee, ICC staff and moderators will all be operating from the office, while everyone else participates virtually.


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Julius Ballanco: IAPMO code meeting goes virtual

Virtual code meetings will allow for greater participation in code hearing process.
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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
March 1, 2021
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Unsurprisingly, IAPMO announced that its first meeting to review the plumbing code and mechanical code changes will be held virtually. 


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Julius Ballanco: DOE issues definition of showerhead

Concerns arise over loophole to get around water conservation requirements.
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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
February 1, 2021
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Most plumbing manufacturers thought when DOE proposed the rule, it was nice but had very little chance of being finalized. That is why it was so shocking when on Dec. 8, 2020, the final rule was signed into law.


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Julius Ballanco: First virtual code hearings

A peak at possible 2024 code changes.
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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
December 23, 2020
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The ICC announced it is switching its spring code change hearings from in-person to virtual hearings. 


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Julius Ballanco: Plumbing for the aging population

Remember the civil rights of everyone.
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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
December 3, 2020
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According to the U.N., we are in the midst of a longevity revolution. 


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Julius Ballanco: A fond farewell

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
November 2, 2020
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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.


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