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    Department of Labor Finalizes Rule on Proper Fit Requirements for Personal Protective Equipment in Construction

    Dec. 11, 2024
    Changes align construction industry with general industry standards.
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    IAPMO’s Dain Hansen Recognized Among The Hill’s Top 100 Lobbyists for Third Time

    Dec. 10, 2024
    In 2023, The Hill estimated there are more than 12,500 active lobbyists in Washington, DC.
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    IAPMO Standards Council Issues TIA UMC (003-24)

    Nov. 26, 2024
    UMC TIA 003-24 revises UMC Chapter 11, Table 1102.3 (Refrigerant Groups, Properties, and Allowable Quantities).
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    EPA Recognizes IAPMO R&T to Certify Point-of-Use Reverse Osmosis Systems to WaterSense® Product Labeling Program

    Nov. 25, 2024
    IAPMO R&T has certified thousands of lavatory faucet, toilet, urinal, showerhead and weather-based irrigation controller models to the WaterSense specifications.
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    Castle Rock, Colorado, Adopts Water Demand Calculator® for Residential Water Supply Pipe Sizing

    Nov. 20, 2024
    The Castle Rock Town Code has been amended to require the use of the Water Demand Calculator for sizing water service lines.
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    IAPMO Seeks WE•Stand Task Group Members

    Nov. 6, 2024
    Applicants are not required to be members of the WE•Stand Technical Committee.

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    Krahenbuhl Testifies Before Congressional Committee on FEMA Policy

    Sept. 27, 2024
    PHCC Executive Director discussed the role of building codes in disaster mitigation.
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    Code & Regulation Roundup

    Sept. 25, 2024
    CONTRACTOR looks at current state of the regulatory environment and what it means for plumbing contractors.
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    The Codes Committee voting at the 94th Education and Business Conference.

    IAPMO Holds Annual Education and Business Conference in Las Vegas

    Sept. 19, 2024
    Code-development, networking and educational sessions will be on the schedule for the 95th installment of the event.
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    IAPMO Solicits Public Comments on 2027 UPC, UMC

    Sept. 9, 2024
    IAPMO urges its members and other interested parties to get involved in the code development process to ensure effectiveness in preserving the public’s health, safety and welfare...