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    Highlights

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    IAPMO Seeks USHGC Task Group Members

    Nov. 6, 2024
    Task group members will participate via conference call or web meeting.
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    IAPMO Solicits Proposals for 2027 USHGC (The Renewable Energy Code), USPSHTC

    Nov. 1, 2024
    The USHGC and USPSHTC are produced using a consensus process accredited by the American National Standards Institute.
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    IAPMO Solicits Proposals for 2027 WE•Stand

    Nov. 1, 2024
    All proposals must be written in legislative format and clearly state the reason behind the recommendation.
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    IAPMO Concludes 95th Annual Education and Business Conference

    Sept. 30, 2024
    Steve Panelli, Chief Plumbing Inspector, City and County of San Francisco, and Jeremy Stettler, Coordinator/Inspector, Davis School District, Clearfield, Utah, were elected to...
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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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    IAPMO Publishes Groundbreaking White Paper on Adaptive Reuse in Construction

    Aug. 29, 2024
    The whitepaper emphasizes the importance of flexible building codes, like the Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code in promoting affordability and sustainability.
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    ASTM Standard Updated for Polypropylene Pressure Piping Systems

    Aug. 27, 2024
    Both pressure and chlorine ratings have been revised.
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    IAPMO Makes Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) Available for Public Comment

    Aug. 23, 2024
    IAPMO invites all interested parties to review the proposed TIA on the IAPMO website.
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    IAPMO Seeks Water Demand Calculator® Consensus Body Members for Development of ANSI/CAN Standard IAPMO Z1403

    Aug. 21, 2024
    Industry stakeholders—including installers, manufacturers, plumbing professionals and the general public—are invited and encouraged to apply to participate.