The Water Demand Calculator consensus body members will assist IAPMO with the development of this new American National Standard and National Standard of Canada. Industry stakeholders — including installers, manufacturers, plumbing professionals, building owners and managers, engineers, AHJs, and the general public — are invited and encouraged to apply to participate.
This white paper explores how the roughness of different types of material will change the computational results that are dependent upon the roughness coefficient of the pipe.
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials' (IAPMO) monographs of proposals for modifications to the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC).
The 2024 USHGC addresses the latest provisions and technology paving the road to zero net energy and for the safe installation of solar, hydronics and geothermal energy systems.
The bill would establish an interagency Water and Sanitation Needs Working Group to conduct surveys and develop reports no less frequently than every five years and mandate development of a cost estimate for capital improvements necessary to ensure that all U.S. households have access to reliable drinking water and adequate sanitation.
Industry professionals should engage in the development of new standards and serve on technical committees to help shape the future of plumbing and mechanical systems.
Plumbing design professionals rely on third-party product standards and qualifications to minimize design risk efficiently. Written specifications often reference product certifications.
New standard sets minimum performance level for manufacturers.
April 17, 2024
IAPMO published a new standard, IGC 325: High-Efficiency Oil/Water Separators. It brings a performance-based approach to the oil separator market and introduces a new term: High-Efficiency Oil/Water Separator.