• 2024-05-06 PT. IAPMO Group
  Indonesia Appointed Product
  Certification Body for Implementation
  of SNI 579:2020 Ceramic Sinks
  • Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia — The chairman of Badan Standardisasi Nasional (BSN), the national standardization agency of Indonesia, has once again appointed PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia as a product certification body for the implementation of SNI 579:2020 Ceramic Sinks, through decree 121/KEP/BSN/4/2024.
    
    ”Ceramic-based sinks have an attractive appearance, but this material is susceptible to breaking and cracking if hit by a hard object,” said Shirley Dewi, senior vice president of PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia. ”By having an SNI certification, producers will be encouraged to create products meeting set standards and criteria, and to try finding more efficient, effective and innovative processes starting from selecting raw materials, production processes, packaging and distribution so that the resulting products are competitive in the market.” 
    
    SNI-certified products will help consumers choose products certified to comply with standards limiting materials that are potentially harmful to people’s health and safety. From a consumer perspective, SNI-certified products can protect consumers from the flood of goods of unknown quality on the market.
    
    As a conformity assessment body (CAB) for the ceramic sink scope, PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia is ready to support the industry in the implementation of this SNI standard by providing testing and SNI certification services in accordance with SNI 579:2020.
    
    For more information regarding PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia’s services, please visit www.iapmoindonesia.org.
• Green Toll Road Indonesia
  Introduces Sustainable Certification
  Scheme in Collaboration with
  PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia
  • Cikarang, Indonesia — Green Toll Road Indonesia, a program managed by Green Product Council Indonesia (GPCI), a leading authority in promoting sustainable infrastructure, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia to introduce a groundbreaking certification scheme for sustainable toll roads in Indonesia.
    
    This collaboration aims to establish the "Green Toll Road Indonesia" certification scheme, a pioneering initiative designed to ensure that toll road projects across the country adhere to high environmental standards, prioritize eco-friendly practices, and contribute to Indonesia's sustainable  development goals.
    
    Key Features of the Green Toll Road Indonesia Certification Scheme:
    1. Environmental Responsibility:
    - The certification scheme focuses on assessing and promoting toll road projects that demonstrate a 
    commitment to environmental responsibility. This includes the use of sustainable materials, energy-efficient infrastructure, and waste reduction practices.
    2. Eco-Friendly Construction Practices:
    - Toll road projects seeking certification will be evaluated for their adherence to eco-friendly construction practices, such as minimizing environmental impact during construction, responsible waste management, and the use of green technologies.
    3. Carbon Footprint Reduction:
    - The certification will encourage toll road projects to implement measures that effectively reduce carbon emissions. This includes the promotion of electric photovoltaic infrastructure, green landscaping, and other initiatives aimed at minimizing the toll road's carbon footprint.
    4. Community Engagement:
    - The certification scheme emphasizes community engagement and the consideration of social impacts. Toll road projects will be evaluated on their efforts to engage with local communities, address social concerns, and contribute to the overall well-being of the regions they traverse.
    5. Water Conservation and Management:
    - Projects seeking certification will be required to implement water conservation and management strategies, ensuring responsible water usage and mitigating the impact on local water resources.
    
    Mr. Yudiono, CEO of Green Product Council Indonesia (GPCI):
    “We are thrilled to partner with IAPMO to introduce the Green Toll Road Indonesia certification scheme. This initiative aligns with our commitment to fostering sustainable infrastructure development in Indonesia. We believe that this collaboration will set a new standard for environmentally responsible toll road projects across the nation.”
    
    Ms. Shirley Dewi, Senior Vice President of PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia:
    “IAPMO is excited to join forces with GPCI to bring sustainable infrastructure practices to the forefront of toll road development in Indonesia. Through this collaboration, we aim to contribute to the country's sustainability goals and promote best practices in environmental responsibility within the infrastructure sector.”
• 2023-11-22 Indonesian National
  Standardization Body Appoints
  PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia as a
  Product Certification Body for
  Certification of Polyethylene
  Geomembranes and Polyethylene
  Geocells
  • Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia — PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia has been appointed by the Indonesian National Standardization Agency (BSN) as the first product certification body in Indonesia for certification of SNI 9166:2023 Polyethylene Geomembranes and SNI 9167:2023 Polyethylene Geocells. This appointment is based on the decree of the head of the Indonesian National Standardization Agency No. 474/KEP/BSN/11/2023.
    
    Geomembranes and geocells are widely used in various construction projects. For most people the terms geomembrane and geocell may sound foreign, but they are very beneficial. A geomembrane is a low permeability synthetic membrane line or barrier used to control fluid migration in a human-made project, structure or system. Geocells are used in construction to reduce erosion, stabilize soil, protect channels, and provide structural reinforcement for load support and earth retention.
    
    Through this appointment, PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia can offer certification for SNI 9166:2023 Polyethylene Geomembranes and SNI 9167:2023 Polyethylene Geocells to help ensure the Indonesian people can obtain good quality, SNI-certified geomembranes and geocells.
    
    “We really appreciate BSN for appointing and giving the trust to IAPMO as the certification body for SNI 9166:2023 Polyethylene Geomembranes and SNI 9167:2023 Polyethylene Geocells,” said Shirley Dewi, senior vice president of PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia. “This appointment is a commitment from us to continue to be able to provide trust and help the Indonesian people in optimizing the utilization of geomembranes and geocells."
    
    For further information about PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia, please visit our website at www.iapmoindonesia.org or contact us at +62-8111042766.
• 2023-10-12 Ministry of Industry Appoints
  PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia as Conformity
  Assessment Body for Glass Product
  Certification based on Indonesian National
  Standards
  • Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia — PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia has been appointed by the Republic of Indonesia Ministry of Industry as a conformity assessment body with certification and testing capabilities for glass products based on the following Indonesian National Standards:
    • SNI 15 – 1326 – 2005 Coated Safety Glass – Safety Glass for Motor Vehicles,
    • SNI 15 – 0048 – 2005 Toughened Safety Glass – Safety Glass for Motor Vehicles,
    • SNI 15 – 4756 – 1998 Aluminum Coated Sheet Glass Mirrors,
    • SNI ISO 25537:2011 Glass for Buildings – Silver Plated Sheet Glass Mirrors; and
    • SNI 15 – 0047 – 2005 Flat Glass.
    
    This appointment is based on the Decree of the Minister of Industry No. 4057 Year 2023.
    
    Through this appointment, PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia can offer SNI certification for glass products to the glass industry. All glass products sold in the Indonesian market are required to have an SNI Marking Certificate (SPPT-SNI). Accordingly, PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia is ready to assist the glass industry in Indonesia and to help improve the infrastructure in Indonesia.
    
    “This appointment shows IAPMO’s commitment to continually support the industry we serve so that it becomes more advanced and can meet market needs through a responsive and transparent certification process,” said Shirley Dewi, senior vice president of PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia. “We hope that this appointment can help increase the competitiveness of national products and also increase exports.”
• APEC Forum Explores Importance of
  International Standards for Safe Drinking
  Water, Product Compliance and Properly
  Trained Workforce
  • Seattle — The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO^®) and its charitable arm, the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH™), helped host a daylong water forum during the recently concluded Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Third Senior Officials’ and Ministerial Meeting. The event was sponsored by the United States government and co-sponsored by Australia, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, Philippines, Chinese Taipei, and Thailand. It provided an opportunity for senior officials from APEC Economies to discuss the importance of drinking water quality and to begin to develop a roadmap for future action.
    
    Titled “Reducing Lead in Drinking Water Through Standardization,” the forum follows a global lead-free water pledge launched during the UN 2023 Water Conference that has secured commitments from governments and other partners to prevent lead in drinking water systems.
    
    APEC is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific. APEC's 21 members aim to create greater prosperity for the people of the region by promoting balanced, inclusive, sustainable, innovative and secure growth and by accelerating regional economic integration.
    
    These economies spoke about the importance of recognizing and adopting or adapting international standards for drinking water, ensuring products are verified for compliance and the need for properly trained plumbers installing products.
    
    Cooperation among APEC economies to strengthen and standardize regulation and enforcement around lead-free drinking water can be an important step toward ensuring safely managed drinking water for all and serve as a template for addressing other drinking water contaminants. This meeting is intended to be a first step toward developing a broader water quality agenda within APEC.
    
    “APEC brings together governmental and private sector participants to address pressing global challenges such as public health. We are excited to highlight the role that standards and technical regulations can play to ensure clean drinking water in the APEC region,” said Kent Shigetomi of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, who served as project overseer.
    
    “Lead has been identified by WHO as a chemical of major public health concern, requiring action to reduce exposure,” said Jennifer DeFrance of the World Health Organization. “This includes reducing exposure through drinking water, needing cooperation and action from a number of stakeholders to address this challenge. By bringing together a number of stakeholders, including standard setting agencies, certification organizations and manufacturers, this event was an important step to address this issue.”
    
    “Australia recognizes the dangers presented by lead in drinking water, is actively taking steps to address this in our buildings and is proud to work with the international community on this effort,” said Anne-Maree Campbell of the Australia Building Codes Board.
    
    Representatives from the World Health Organization, University of North Carolina, and World Vision presented the state of the evidence on the challenges represented by lead in drinking water, the adverse health impacts of these exposures, and response options to prevent these harms. Discussion then focused on commitments and next steps to strengthen supply chains and achieve safe, lead-free water for APEC economies.
    
    The event included four expert panel discussions moderated by senior IAPMO officials — Dain Hansen, Christopher Lindsay, and Shirley Dewi – and Aaron Salzberg, Ph.D., director of the Water Institute at the University of North Carolina, in which the participants also delivered presentations.
    
    The first panel reviewed the state of the evidence on the challenge represented by lead in drinking water and the adverse health impacts of these exposures. It included representatives from the World Health Organization, the University of North Carolina, and World Vision.
    
    The second panel was a government discussion on shared perspectives that included representatives from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); the Australian Building Codes Board; Badan Standardisasi Nasional, the national standardization agency of Indonesia; and the Bureau of Philippine Standards.
    
    The third panel reviewed challenges and opportunities for manufacturers seeking to ensure safe supply chains for lead-free drinking water and water service delivery. The panel included representatives from LIXIL International, Apex International and TOTO USA.
    
    The final panel included standards development organizations and conformity assessment bodies highlighting challenges and considerations in the development of international standards. The panel included representatives from NSF International and ASTM International.
• 2023-05-16 PT IAPMO Group Indonesia
  Showcases Plastic Pipe and Polymer
  Resin Testing and Certification Capabilities
  to Government, Industry Leaders at Lab
  Inauguration Ceremony
  • Cikarang, Indonesia – PT IAPMO Group Indonesia, The IAPMO Group’s product testing laboratory and certification operation in Indonesia, today held a ceremony to inaugurate its plastic pipe and polymer resin laboratory, demonstrating its capabilities to government officials and industry association leaders seeking a partner in the conformity assessment and certification of petrochemical products.
    
    “The Readiness of Industry and Conformity Assessment Infrastructure in the Fields of Plastic Plumbing Products and Plastic Materials to Support Sustainability Development Goals (SDG)” event aligns PT IAPMO Group Indonesia with Presidential Regulation No. 12 Year 2021 concerning procurement of government goods or services which prioritize domestic products, products that have SNI and environmentally friendly product certificates.
    
    The event was attended by Drs. Kukuh S. Achmad, M.Sc., chairman of Indonesia’s National Standardization Agency (BSN) and representatives from the United States Embassy, Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry (MoI), Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR), Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF), Ministry of Trade (Mot) and other industry leaders and associations related to plumbing and polymer plastics.
    
    PT IAPMO Group Indonesia is a conformity assessment body (CAB) with certification, inspection, and testing services accredited by the National Accreditation Committee (KAN) for various accreditation schemes, such as management systems for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 37001; product certification for SNI and ecolabel; inspection; personnel certification; and product testing, especially for testing of plumbing products and building materials in accordance with various test methods such as SNI, ISO, ASTM, ASME, etc. As a competent CAB, PT IAPMO Group Indonesia addresses the infrastructure development challenge by developing a testing laboratory for plastic pipes (PVC and PE) and plastic resins (PVC, PE, PP).
    
    "By being accredited by KAN, it means that the laboratory is part of an international community, which is accredited by accreditation bodies signing MRA from more than 100 countries in the world, one of which is Indonesia through KAN," Kukuh said.
    
    PT IAPMO Group Indonesia’s testing facility includes testing for the geometric, mechanical, physical, and chemical characteristics of PVC pipes and fittings for drinking and wastewater, PE pipes and fittings for drinking water, and PE pipes for gas installations. Additional testing provided for plastic resin raw materials includes physical, mechanical, and chemical tests for PVC, PE, and PP resins. Further laboratory testing capabilities are available related to environmental sustainability, such as heavy metal content (Pb, Cd, Hg, Cr6+), total migration, specific migration, and content of recycled materials, especially for recycled PET resin, which is widely used in bottled water/beverage packaging.
    
    The petrochemical industry is one of the sectors with high priority for development based on the Making Indonesia 4.0 roadmap. This industry is one of the upstream sectors that provides raw materials for almost all downstream sectors, such as plastics, pipes, automotive textile, paint, cosmetics, and the pharmaceutical industries; therefore, sustainability development of the petrochemical industry is very important for the economy.
    
    Indonesia has the potential to become the center for the growth of petrochemical industry. Further, the Indonesian petrochemical industry can be competitive at the ASEAN and Asian levels.
    
    Rapid infrastructure development, especially for the new capital city, Ibukota Nusantara (IKN), encourages economic growth. Among these infrastructure development objectives is the government's Medium-Term National Development Plan setting an annual goal of 10 million drinking water and natural gas connections for households. Conformity assessment infrastructure is critical in assessing compliance with requirements to ensure that products used are safe, environmentally friendly and do not have an adverse impact on health.
    
    “IAPMO is pleased to support the Republic of Indonesia’s infrastructure development goal of 10 million drinking water and natural gas connections for households through the establishment of our plastic pipe and polymer resin lab in our Indonesia facility,” said Tom Palkon, IAPMO Group chief technical services officer, who attended the ceremony. “IAPMO understands the importance of our role to ensure that products used are safe, environmentally friendly and do not have an adverse impact on health.”
    
    Comments from other attendees:
    “We really appreciate IAPMO's achievements in providing pipe and polymer resin testing facilities so that all pipe manufacturers that are members of APIN can use it and support the achievement of the 6th SDG goal, namely Clean Water and Sanitation. Congratulations to IAPMO Group Indonesia!” — Muhajir, chairman of the National Plumbing Association (APIN)
    
    “The Indonesian Association of Aromatic, Olefin and Plastic (INAPLAS) expressed joy and gratitude for the addition of a conformity assessment body (CAB), namely IAPMO. The need for CAB is necessary for the process of certifying plastic raw materials and their finished products such as water pipes, gas pipes, electronic/automotive components, and others. Plastic materials are needed for food and medicine packaging as well as drinking water piping systems. This is done in order to nourish the community while achieving two of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, namely Good Health and Well Being and Clean Water and Sanitation. Congratulations to IAPMO.” — Suhat Miyarso MSc, chairman of INAPLAS
    
    “Heavy metals are one of the indicators for assessing environmentally friendly products in pipe and polymer products. The presence of PT IAPMO Group Indonesia’s test laboratory can facilitate the Indonesian Green Label certification process for pipes and polymers. This was positively welcomed by the Green Product Council Indonesia (GPCI) because it can make it easier for companies to guarantee that their products are safe and environmentally friendly. — Yoyok Hermanto, COO of GPCI
    
    For more information about these services, please visit www.iapmoindonesia.org.
• 2022-08-01 BSN Publishes Revision
  of Indonesian National Plumbing
  Fittings Standard (SNI 122:2022)
  • IAPMO Group Indonesia, a conformity assessment body (CAB) with a plumbing scope, is ready to support the industry in the implementation of SNI 122:2022 by providing testing and SNI product certification.
    
    SNI 122:2022, Fitting Supply for Domestic Purposes, has been published by Badan Standardisasi Nasional (BSN), the national standardization agency of Indonesia, following a revision to the original standard based on a decree by the head of BSN (213/KEP/BSN/7/2022).
    
    The revision was initiated by Asosiasi Plambing Nasional (APIN), an Indonesian plumbing association. The standard’s development was carried out by Technical Committee 77-02 of the Center for Formulation, Application, and Enforcement of Industrial Standardization, Agency for Standardization and Industrial Policy of the Ministry of Industry. The development of this standard was partially funded by a grant from the USAID/ANSI Standards Alliance program.
    
    The standard’s product scope includes 15 types of faucet products, namely: (1) bath supply fitting; (2) bidet supply fitting; (3) clothes washer supply fitting; (4) drinking fountain supply fitting; (5) kitchen supply fitting; (6) lavatory supply fitting; (7) lawn faucet; (8) automatic faucet; (9) shower head faucet; (10) high-efficiency shower head faucet; (11) hand shower faucet; (12) high-efficiency hand shower faucet; (13) body spray faucet; (14) high-efficiency body spray faucet; and (15) supply stop.
    
    The SNI 122:2022 standard consists of design, quality, and performance requirements. One of the parameters for the performance requirements is the life cycle, which is determined according to the type of faucet and the location of its use (for example, for a lavatory faucet used in public and private locations).
    
    The flow rate is a parameter associated with high-efficiency faucet products. The flow rate for high-efficiency faucets is in accordance with the Minister of PUPR Regulation No. 21 Year 2021 concerning Performance Assessment of Green Buildings (BGH). For this reason, it is hoped that in the future high-efficiency faucets that meet flow rate parameters can be used in green buildings.
    
    “We would like to thank BSN, APIN, and Technical Committee 77-02 for taking this important milestone of revising this standard,” said Shirley Dewi, senior vice president of PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia. “The SNI 122:2022 standard will not only give assurance to consumers that the plumbing supply fittings they purchase are of good quality, but will also provide the opportunity for the local plumbing supply fittings industry to compete in the global market.”
    
    For more information about the available services at PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia, please visit our website: www.iapmoindonesia.org.
• 2021-09-01 IAPMO Becomes
  Amazon SPN Partner
  • The IAPMO Group is pleased to announce it has concluded a rigorous approval process to join the Amazon Service Provider Network (SPN), becoming a valuable resource for manufacturers and distributors wishing to sell their products on Amazon’s vast global marketplace.
    Created in 2014 to help brands and sellers launch, manage and grow their businesses on Amazon, the Amazon SPN is a collection of agencies trained and certified by Amazon to assist sellers in a number of ways — accounting, advertising, imaging, international shipping, storage, taxes, translation services, and more. Prospective sellers searching the Amazon SPN for assistance gaining compliance for their products will now find IAPMO R&T among an exclusive group of providers.
    Amazon requires products sold on its platform to comply with all applicable safety standards, substance restrictions, labeling and certification requirements within the intended sales markets.
    Amazon sellers who find IAPMO on the Amazon SPN will discover IAPMO’s accreditations and recognitions cover such worldwide regions as North America — United States, Canada and Mexico — Indonesia, Australia, India, EU, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. IAPMO’s expertise in certification, testing, inspection and auditing includes a wide range of product/service capabilities, such as plumbing, mechanical, swimming pool/spa, water filters, building materials, electrical, appliances, food equipment, solar, toxicity, lead free, Proposition 65, aerospace, medical devices, pharmaceutical, and more.
    “IAPMO understands the marketplace is changing,” said IAPMO CEO Dave Viola. “E-commerce retailers such as Amazon are playing a major role in the global marketplace today. Being part of the Amazon SPN is evidence of IAPMO’s continuous commitment to provide a trusted and credible service with which many manufacturers and distributors are already familiar, offering a complete and convenient one-stop shop for all compliance needs — testing, certification, auditing, pre-shipment inspection, cargo loading supervision, etc. — through IAPMO’s strategically located offices and testing laboratories in the United States, Australia, India, China and Indonesia.”
    The IAPMO Group’s testing, certification, auditing and inspection program is built upon IAPMO’s nearly 100 years of experience in the plumbing industry. Today, IAPMO’s experience and product knowledge have expanded beyond plumbing to cover a wide variety of industries. For more information, direct your web browser to www.iapmort.org or email info@iapmort.org.
• 2021-08-08 IAPMO Group Indonesia,
  SPIA Collaborate to Offer Testing,
  Certification of Ceramic Tiles for
  Philippine Market
  • IAPMO Group Indonesia and SPIA Product Conformity Audit Services, Inc. (SPIA) are pleased to announce a collaboration in which they will provide the only testing and certification service in Indonesia for ceramic tile manufacturers looking to enter the Philippine market.
    IAPMO Group Indonesia’s testing laboratory was recently approved by the Department of Trade and Industry — Bureau of Philippine Standards to test ceramic tiles to standard PNS ISO 13006:2019, making it the only laboratory in Indonesia to attain such recognition. The recognition was achieved in collaboration with SPIA. PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia will conduct the testing and audit services, and SPIA will provide the certification service.
    Ceramic tiles must be certified to be sold in the Philippines in accordance with the Department of Trade and Industry Memorandum Circular 21-12 and Department Administrative Order 20-09, and previously only laboratories in the Philippines and China had been recognized to perform this testing. The recognition will make it easier for manufacturers already certifying their ceramic tiles with PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia for sale in Indonesia to achieve certification to enter the Philippine market.
    “We are pleased that through our collaboration with SPIA, we can offer a one-stop solution for the ceramic tile industry to enter the Philippine market,” said PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia Senior Vice President Shirley Dewi.
    SPIA Product Conformity Audit Services Inc. is a recognized third-party inspection and auditing body and testing laboratory of the Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS) in the Philippines, which shares the mandate of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to ensure only quality products are sold in the Philippine market and reduce the risk and hazard that substandard products pose to the consumers. SPIA operates in accordance with applicable national laws and regulations, international standards, regulatory principles and industry association schemes. It aims to help both the government and businesses to top and bolster their momentum to achieve sustainable development through its commitment to providing prompt and exceedingly high-quality service. For more information about SPIA, visit https://spia.com.ph/
• 2020-09-21 Dave Viola to Succeed
  GP Russ Chaney as IAPMO CEO
  • Today the IAPMO Board of Directors announced that IAPMO Chief Operating Officer/Executive Vice President Dave Viola has been appointed to chief executive officer effective Jan. 1, 2021, taking over for GP Russ Chaney, who is retiring after a quarter-century at the helm of the 95-year-old association. IAPMO will continue to benefit from Chaney’s leadership skills and experience as an executive adviser to the CEO.
    Viola has more than 25 years of senior management experience within the plumbing and mechanical industry. He joined IAPMO in 2007 and has served as IAPMO’s chief operating officer for the past seven years, with strategic and operational responsibility for the comprehensive array of IAPMO Group programs and services.
    “I am humbled and energized by the opportunity to assume leadership of a great institution that has played a vital role in protecting health and safety in the built environment for generations,” Viola said. “I intend to build on the legacy of Russ Chaney, who leaves behind a thriving business already positioned for growth with a talented management team.”
    Chaney came to IAPMO in 1995, during a time of significant changes in the development and maintenance of model construction codes. Today, IAPMO continues to be an essential contributor to the development of plumbing product and installation standards.
    “Dave Viola possesses a unique ability to strategize, to create a vision and implement the steps necessary to achieve that vision,” Chaney said. “I will enjoy watching Dave continue to build upon the success that he has exhibited throughout his entire tenure at The IAPMO Group.”
    “The IAPMO board believes Dave has proven leadership skills, a deep understanding of our products and services, and an ardent commitment to IAPMO’s mission,” IAPMO President Dave Straub said. “We are confident that we identified the best leader to take IAPMO forward. On behalf of the board, I also want to take the opportunity to thank Russ Chaney for his many years of exemplary leadership, steady business growth, and devotion to IAPMO’s charge of protecting public health and safety.”
    Prior to joining IAPMO, Viola served as technical director for the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute (PMI) for nine years, where he oversaw education, code, product compliance, and regulatory activities. Before PMI, he worked for BOCA International and the International Code Council as a staff engineer managing the development of their plumbing code and associated training and support publications.
    Viola serves or has served on the following notable industry committees:
    - Current deputy chairman and Executive Board member, World Plumbing Council
    - Chairman, American Society of Mechanical Engineers A112 Committee on Plumbing
    - Board of Directors, American Society of Mechanical Engineers Standardization and Testing
    - Founding director, Alliance for Water Efficiency
    - Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Reinvent the Toilet Technical Advisory Committee
    - World Health Organization (WHO) Advisory Committee on Water Quality
    - American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Accredited Certification Committee
    - U.S. Green Building Council Water Efficiency Technical Advisory Group
    - Green Building Initiative Commercial Green Building Committee and Water Subcommittee
    - American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) 191 Committee for the Efficient Use of Water in Building, Site and Mechanical Systems
    - ASHRAE 189 Committee for High-Performance Green Buildings
    - American Society of Plumbing Engineers Main Design Standards Committee
    - American Society of Sanitary Engineering Plumbing Product Standards Committee
    - Canadian Standards Association Plumbing Technical Committees
    
    Viola holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Northern Illinois University. In 2005, he received the American Society of Sanitary Engineering Fellow Award.
• 2020-01-31 Ministry of Industry
  Appoints PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia
  as Conformity Assessment Body for
  SNI 0039:2013 Steel Water Pipe
  With or Without Zinc Coating
  • Bekasi, Jawa Barat, Indonesia (Jan. 31, 2020) — PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia has been appointed by the Republic of Indonesia Ministry of Industry as an accredited conformity assessment body with the capability of product certifier for SNI certification of the SNI 0039:2013 Steel Water Pipe With or Without Zinc Coating standard. This appointment is based on Minister of Industry Decree No. 50 Year 2019.
    The official appointment means PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia can now offer certification to SNI 0039:2013 for domestic and overseas manufacturers of steel pipes. In accordance with the Republic of Indonesia Ministry of Industry Regulation Number 11/M-IND/PER/2/2016, all steel water pipes with or without zinc coating must be certified to this standard in order to be sold in the Indonesian market.
    “This appointment is validation of IAPMO’s team commitment to continue monitoring the needs of our clients and market for faster, transparent and more responsive certification process, and of course, while maintaining our credibility,” said Shirley Dewi, Senior Vice President of PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia. “Our hope is through this appointment we can assist manufacturers and distributors in bringing quality steel water pipes to the marketplace more quickly.”
    IAPMO’s certification marks of conformity carry the organization’s more than 80-year reputation for integrity and accountability.
• 2019-11-22 CPC Indonesia Design
  Week Concludes with Local Endorsement
  • The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation’s (IWSH) Community Plumbing Challenge (CPC) program has completed its latest installment, a Design Week project in the coastal village of Kampung Nelayan Untia.
    An intensive four-day assignment concluded Thursday with a presentation to Untia community authorities and local residents. All Design Team members were involved, and they presented a proposal for a new public facility for Untia village that features new toilets, a new handwashing area, a new water supply system, and a new wastewater system.
    Badan Standardisasi Nasional (BSN), the Indonesian standardization body, and IWSH will take the proposals, which were met with support by the local village leaders, to relevant government departments for final approval. It is anticipated this will set off a process toward an ambitious construction project around May 2020, after the passing of the annual wet season in the region. Dates and schedule for the proposed construction project next year will be announced as necessary approvals are confirmed.
    “I am thankful that this program has run so well this week, and up to the final design presentation. Hopefully it can be implemented well too, in the next year,” said Taufiq Hidayat, Head of Technical Services for BSN, in Makassar. “To the IWSH team: Thank you so much for organizing so well and thank you for inviting the field experts to complete this Design Week. We, from BSN, are committed to facilitating the needs for this CPC in the next year like collaborating with the local government to support this program.”
    “This activity is really positive since it focuses on social aspects such as sanitation, hygiene, and health, which are in accordance with standards,” added Putri Irvanna, Technical Services Officer at BSN Makassar. “I think the presentation is good since the team has given clear explanation to local people, and educated on how to use and maintain the proposed facilities.”
    Companies or organizations who wish to get involved with the new CPC Indonesia program, or any other future editions of the international CPC program, are encouraged to get in touch via info@iwsh.org. One-time, tax deductible donations to support these efforts may also be made via www.iwsh.org/donate.
    ABOUT IWSH
    The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) harnesses the skills and expertise of water industry professionals, organizations and manufacturers to support critical water, sanitation and hygiene initiatives worldwide. It does this by tapping into more than 100 years of industry experience to develop local infrastructure, improve governance, and create conditions for better public health and economic outcomes. For more information, visit www.iwsh.org.
• 2019-11-20 CPC Indonesia Design
  Team Connects with Untia Village
  Leaders, Residents
  • A key objective of the Community Plumbing Challenge (CPC) program is the development of sustainable collaborations that change attitudes, raise awareness, and deliver real health benefits related to improved water, sanitation and hygiene conditions for communities in need. The newest installment of the CPC Indonesia program has reinforced these aims with a series of community consultations and meetings over the first three days of its latest Design Week — discussing implications for the new public toilet and wash facility being proposed with village leaders and local residents alike.
    “Firstly, I think that this project is really helpful for local people here. In reality, if this project is implemented, it will help the family who has more members to use the toilet provided since they only have one toilet in their house,” said Andi Patiroi, Untia Village Head (Lurah Untia). “I also believe that this project is highly contributive for the tourism here. It can attract more people by the facilities provided.
    “The response of local people here is really positive and good,” Patiroi continued. “It is because they have been expecting and waiting for the project like this. We have been helped previously but it did not really work because we ran out of water, so we ignore to maintain the toilet. But we are really glad that this project comes to us. After this project is implemented, we are committed to maintaining it by coordinating with all elements in this place like local people, village head, and other parties. It will be our pride.”
    During this intensive assignment in Untia village, Design Team members have been encouraged to connect with local residents at every possible opportunity. On day three, the group visited local elementary school SDN Inpres Lae-Lae 2, where they presented a range of games and activities promoting handwashing and personal hygiene among the children. Additional outreach like this is vital in building greater understanding and rapport with local families, which in turn enhances design and construction considerations around the new toilet and wash facility being delivered.
    “In my perspective, and local people’s perspective, we feel so happy and glad to see this CPC project,” said Dinasuddin Buwai, an Untia resident and coordinator with the community empowerment body Ketua LPM Untia. “We give our warm welcome and we are ready to fulfill the needs for the sake of this effort. Hopefully this project can be implemented well, and it can function and benefit for local people here.”
    The latest CPC Indonesia Design Week has also gained from the diverse group of skilled volunteers who have volunteered to support this effort. Tan Wee Teck, Managing Director of Conint Builders and Engineers, Singapore, and President of the Singapore Plumbing Society, is an example of the senior and experienced professional expertise that has become increasingly involved in the CPC program in recent years.
    “I was curious to join a Community Plumbing Challenge project, and have now realized there is a bigger purpose behind this activity,” Tan said. “This is a learning journey for all. The organizers deliberately choose a longer path — a design and community consultation process that educates and enriches the lives of everyone involved in the team. To witness these educational motives firsthand is heartwarming.”
    Companies or organizations who wish to get involved with the new CPC Indonesia program, or any other future editions of the international CPC program, are encouraged to get in touch via info@iwsh.org. One-time, tax deductible donations to support these efforts may also be made via www.iwsh.org/donate.
    ABOUT IWSH
    The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) harnesses the skills and expertise of water industry professionals, organizations and manufacturers to support critical water, sanitation and hygiene initiatives worldwide. It does this by tapping into more than 100 years of industry experience to develop local infrastructure, improve governance, and create conditions for better public health and economic outcomes. For more information, visit www.iwsh.org.
• 2019-11-19 Design Team Tackles
  Water Supply, Wastewater Management
  Issues in Untia Village
  • The Community Plumbing Challenge (CPC) Indonesia Design Week continued today, with the Design Team back at the team base at the Dalton Hotel, where it reviewed the various design aspects for the new public toilet and wash facility in Untia village, particularly issues around water supply and wastewater management.
    “We have now pulled together a lot of background information, so the team know what they need to start from. Designing a system, from the water source right through to the waste: water in, water out,” said Dave Donald, Program Director for Healthabitat, a long-standing IWSH Foundation collaborating partner leading the design process in Untia this week. “If you want the toilet to work, it’s about the whole continuum. So we have been reinforcing that message for the Design Team: it’s not only about the toilet facility in the middle. Get the overall system right, and the facility has a better chance of being there in 10-15 years’ time, still doing its job.”
    The Design Team will return to Untia Village on Wednesday, to discuss its initial design concepts with community leaders and other local partners.
    “Today, we looked at different considerations for things like water storage and septic tank requirements,” said Fareenha Khan, a Master of Architecture student at the University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, who is originally from Pakistan. “We are trying to consider all scenarios to make sure future maintenance of the new toilets will be up to the mark. The whole point of today was to list everything and pinpoint the remaining issues. Tomorrow we will go back to talk to the community again and share our initial design ideas.”
    The Design Team also received an overview of Indonesian plumbing standards and World Health Organization guidelines around water and sanitation.
    “I am happy for this experience, and happy to meet and interact with others from around the world. I have gotten knowledge about plumbing that I would not get in school,” added Muhammad Rezky Fahlevi, a second-year student of chemical industry at SMK-SMTI Makassar (Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan, Sekolah Menengah Teknologi Industri — the industrial technology vocational high school of Makassar).
    Companies or organizations wishing to get involved with the new CPC Indonesia program, or any other future editions of the international CPC program, are encouraged to get in touch via info@iwsh.org. One-time, tax deductible donations to support these efforts may also be made via www.iwsh.org/donate.
    ABOUT IWSH
    The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) harnesses the skills and expertise of water industry professionals, organizations and manufacturers to support critical water, sanitation and hygiene initiatives worldwide. It does this by tapping into more than 100 years of industry experience to develop local infrastructure, improve governance, and create conditions for better public health and economic outcomes. For more information, visit www.iwsh.org.
• 2019-11-18 CPC Indonesia Design
  Week Begins with Ceremony in
  Kampung Nelayan Untia
  • The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation’s (IWSH) Community Plumbing Challenge (CPC) program launched its latest edition today with the start of Design Week in the coastal village of Kampung Nelayan Untia.
    The new program is presented in collaboration with Badan Standardisasi Nasional (BSN), the Indonesian standardization body, and PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia. It will focus on the design and construction of a new public toilet and handwashing facility.
    The international Design Team was welcomed to Untia Village in a community ceremony this morning by Ms. Suhaimi A. Kasman, the BSN’s Head of Division for Co-operation, and the Untia Village Head, Mr. Andi Patiroi.
    “Participants in this Design Week are from all over Indonesia, and countries such as U.S., Singapore, Australia, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Canada, and Ireland,” Kasman said. “Welcome to Makassar, the capital city of South Sulawesi special to Untia village. I hope you are happy to stay here.
    “As the implementation of MOU [Memorandum of Understanding] between BSN and IAPMO, we are collaborating with IWSH to develop a new public toilet facility in Untia. This activity is very useful, and this is the second activity carried out in Indonesia. The first one was held in Cikarang, Bekasi [2017–18].
    “The purpose of this project — besides fulfilling the lives of people in Untia village — are that the toilet facility will be built to meet the technical specifications in accordance with healthy and hygienic toilet standards as SNI 8153:2015 about the plumbing system. This standard organizes the specification of plumbing materials, planning, design, installation, additional and maintenance of the plumbing system.
    “As the representative of BSN we would like to thank you for the support of all parties, and hopefully this activity can continue on other occasions and in other areas,” Kasman concluded.
    Companies or organizations who wish to get involved with the new CPC Indonesia program, or any other future editions of the international CPC program, are encouraged to get in touch via info@iwsh.org. One-time, tax deductible donations to support these efforts may also be made via www.iwsh.org/donate.
    The CPC Indonesia Design Week is scheduled to conclude Thursday.
• 2019-11-18 PT. IAPMO Group
  Indonesia Completes Enterprising
  Sustainability Summit
  • PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia, in cooperation with the Green Product Council Indonesia (GPCI) and the Indonesian Plumbing Association (APIN), hosted a comprehensive three-day Indonesia Sustainable Construction and Plumbing (ISCOP) conference and exposition at Jakarta International Expo. ISCOP was held in conjunction with Konstruksi Indonesia and Indonesia Infrastructure events, which was opened by Indonesian President Joko Widodo. Centered around the theme “Advancing Sustainable Construction Materials and Plumbing Systems for a Sustainable Future,” the event gathered stakeholders from across the construction and plumbing industries to a develop greener, smarter, safer and more efficient building environment for Indonesia.
    ISCOP sought to support the Indonesian government in its commitment to Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030, relating specifically to infrastructure, industry, environment, water access and sanitation, education and human resources.
    During the event, PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia signed cooperative agreements with several universities throughout the nation to conduct training and certification programs for plumbing specialists, including Udayana University in Bali and Syiah Kuala University in Banda Aceh. PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia is the only personnel certification body for plumbing skills in Indonesia that meets the requirements of the SNI ISO 17024:2012 standard and is accredited by the National Accreditation Committee (KAN).
    ISCOP was sponsored by PT. Anugerah Ekstravisi Raya (AER); PT. Mowilex Indonesia; PT. Wahana Duta Jaya Rucika; and Arwana Ceramics. It was also supported by the Republic of Indonesia Ministry of Public Works and Housing and the Indonesian National Construction Services (LPJK). Speakers during the ISCOP conference included representatives from PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia, GPCI, APIN, the Ministry of Industry, BSN, the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, the Ministry of Public Works and Housing, Indonesian Consumer Institution Foundation (YLKI), PT Anugerah Extravisi Raya (AER), PT Wahana Duta Jaya rucika, the International Water and Sanitary Hygiene Foundation (IWSH), PT. Mowilex Indonesia, Arwana Ceramics, the Green Building Council Indonesia (GBCI), PT. Kapita Prima Consult, DKI Jakarta Building Expert, Udayana University and Syiah Kuala University.
    The conference was separated into four topic sessions: Sustainable Plumbing Systems; Green Healthy Construction and Plumbing Materials; Architecture Design; and Indonesia Construction Innovation. In addition, a roundtable industry meeting was hosted by the International Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (IWSH) foundation. This roundtable meeting was a unique opportunity to bring together a wide segment of the water industry in Indonesia. During the roundtable it was announced the next location of Community Plumbing Challenge would be Untia Village in Makassar, Indonesia, hosted by IWSH in partnership with PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia and Badan Standardisasi Nasional (BSN).
    “We are very pleased with the response from the plumbing and construction industry of the first ISCOP conference and exhibition,” said Shirley Dewi, Senior Vice President of PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia. “Our main goal for hosting ISCOP alongside GPCI and APIN is to support the Indonesian government’s vision to achieve SDG 2030. We look forward to ISCOP 2020, which we hope can further promote the use of SNI-certified products that are sustainable, which will not only protect consumers with regard to health and safety, but also protect the environment and increase efficiency.”
• 2019-11-14 IAPMO Roundtable
  Galvanizes Indonesian Industry
  Around Critical Development Issues
  • The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) convened, as part of its contribution to the inaugural Indonesia Sustainable Construction and Plumbing Conference (ISCOP), a high-level roundtable discussion on water and sanitation in Indonesia and the ASEAN region; an event co-located with Indonesia Infrastructure Week at Jakarta International Expo, Nov. 6-8.
    “A robust local industry is critical to the development of sustainable water and sanitation solutions,” said Dain Hansen, IAPMO Senior Vice President of Government Relations. “The purpose of this high-level roundtable meeting is to bring together the greatest minds from manufacturing, government, NGOs and other water stakeholders for a vital dialogue in addressing water safety, security, and sanitation issues; to hear about the challenges faced by the region, as well as to explore opportunities within the sector.”
    The roundtable was attended by a broad cross-section of industry representatives, including: BSN; Kantor Layanan Teknis; Green Product Council Indonesia; PT Bintang Sejati Prima; PT Anugerah Extravisi Raya; PT Surya Toto Indonesia; PT Kohler Indonesia; PT American Standard Indonesia; PT Pralon; PT Propan Raya ICC; PT Mowilex Indonesia; PT Wahana Duta Jaya Rucika; PT Roto Rooter Perkasa; PT Tri Sinar Purnama; Ace Hardware Indonesia; Water Mission Indonesia; Water.org; and the U.S. Embassy, Jakarta.
    “IAPMO is excited for our continued partnership with the government and plumbing industry in Indonesia,” said Christopher Lindsay, IAPMO Director of Government Relations. “Our discussions have highlighted the important role standards play. They are essential to promoting trade and exports as well as ensuring the continued development of life-changing water and sanitation services in Indonesia and the surrounding region.”
    At the event, IAPMO's charitable foundation, the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH), unveiled plans for the next phase of the Community Plumbing Challenge (CPC) Indonesia program. The new CPC Indonesia program will be presented in collaboration with Badan Standardisasi Nasional (BSN), the Indonesian standardization body. It will be hosted in the coastal village of Kampung Nelayan Untia, on the outskirts of Makassar, South Sulawesi.
    A key agenda item for the discussion was the World Health Organization and UNICEF WASH in Healthcare Facilities initiative, a resolution that was passed at the 72nd World Health Assembly (WHA) in May following a Call to Action from the U.N. Secretary General. As such, IAPMO was pleased to welcome to the roundtable representatives from the NGO community. Industry partners discussed ways in which they could collaborate in Indonesia and the wider ASEAN region to develop greater governance and enforcement processes, improve products and supply chains, and build stronger, skilled labor forces for improved, sustainable and more effective implementation of WASH in Healthcare Facility projects in the coming years.
    “This roundtable was a unique opportunity to bring together a wide segment of the water industry in Indonesia,” said Don Johnston, Water.Org, Indonesian Operations Director. “The many challenges faced in WASH in Indonesia include financing for household water and sanitation access and WASH in healthcare facilities. Water.org is committed to water access in Indonesia, and we were thrilled to learn of other partners with whom we can collaborate further.”
    While in Indonesia, IAPMO’s staff also had a chance to meet U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Joseph Donovan, as well as Indonesian Minister for Public Works and Housing Basuki Hadimuljono and Indonesian Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Pandjaitan. IAPMO has an ongoing strategic partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce to promote U.S. exports in Indonesia and throughout southeast Asia.
    IAPMO has a long history of partnership in Indonesia. In 2013, IAPMO was the recipient of the U.S. Department of Commerce Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) and the USAID Standards Alliance awards for its work with the Indonesian government in developing and implementing new plumbing regulations. As a result of that work, average annual U.S. plumbing exports to Indonesia grew by 85% over the pre-project period — reversing an annual decline in exports. Additionally, IWSH has carried out two major projects in the country providing community water and sanitation facilities at a local park and school.
    Visit www.iapmo.org for more information on IAPMO, www.iwsh.org for more information on the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation, and https://www.washinhcf.org/about/ for more information about the WHO-UNICEF WASH in Health Care Facilities initiative.
• 2019-11-14 IWSH Solidifies Plans
  for Next Community Plumbing Challenge
  Program at Indonesian Industry Event
  • The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) unveiled plans for the next phase of the Community Plumbing Challenge (CPC) Indonesia program during a presentation at the inaugural Indonesia Sustainable Construction and Plumbing Conference (ISCOP). ISCOP was co-located with Konstruksi Indonesia and Indonesia Infrastructure Week at Jakarta International Expo, which took place Nov. 6-8.
    The new CPC Indonesia program will be presented in collaboration with Badan Standardisasi Nasional (BSN), the Indonesian standardization body, and PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia. It will be hosted in the coastal village of Kampung Nelayan Untia, on the outskirts of Makassar, South Sulawesi. The project’s initial focus will be the design and construction of a new public toilet and handwashing facility, intended to support ongoing efforts to drive further tourism to the village alongside improving local sanitary conditions for residents and the surrounding community.
    “After success of the pilot CPC Indonesia projects, hosted in Cicau Village, West Java, through 2017-18, we are excited to support and enable the growth, and development, of this program — particularly by working together and more closely with BSN, to do so,” said Shirley Dewi, Senior Vice President of PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia and an organizer of the ISCOP event. “We are so pleased the new CPC program has been showcased and received so positively at ISCOP this week, because the whole purpose of this conference has been to bring together professionals from the Indonesian construction and plumbing industries to network and share ideas on how to improve Indonesia’s development. The CPC is a platform that our industry can really get behind, as it opens so many doors for improved technical education and training, awareness around sustainable building codes and standards, and encourages greater behavioral change around public health issues linked to water, sanitation and hygiene.”
    The new CPC Indonesia program commences with a Design Week project in Untia village, which will run from Nov 18-21. Over four days, a skilled international volunteer team comprising plumbers, architects and engineers will collaborate with local community host partners to develop a design and work plan for the new public toilet and handwashing facility, which will then be built to these specifications via a larger Construction Week project in May 2020.
    “Design Week is going to bring together local residents, authorities, students and teachers, and combine them with skilled international volunteers from specialist technical backgrounds,” added IWSH International Program Director Seán Kearney. “The team will combine experience and expertise from eight countries — Indonesia, Australia, India, Ireland, Nepal, Pakistan, Singapore, and the USA. So we are all set for a busy and productive week, which will kick off the next phase of the CPC Indonesia program and will move our collaborations and partnerships here to the next level.”
    Visit www.iwsh.org for more information on The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation.
• 2019-08-22 CPC Indonesia Project
  Set for Kampung Nelayan Untia in
  November, May
  • The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation’s (IWSH) next Community Plumbing Challenge Indonesia project will begin in November in the village of Kampung Nelayan Untia, on the outskirts of the port city of Makassar, South Sulawesi. The project will be presented in collaboration with Badan Standardasi Indonesia, the national standardization agency of Indonesia.
    The project will be launched during the Indonesia Sustainable Construction and Plumbing Summit (ISCOP), which will be held Nov. 6-8 in conjunction with Konstruksi Indonesia at Jakarta International Expo. Following the collaborative model of previous pilot CPC Indonesia projects, a Design Week will be hosted in Kampung Nelayan Untia during the week of Nov. 18. Subsequently, a Construction Week will be hosted in May 2020 (exact dates to be determined), after the passing of the annual wet season in the Sulawesi region.
    The initiative will focus on construction of a new public toilet and hand-washing facility. Local authorities have been investing in the Untia village community — which is home to about 1,200 residents — by improving infrastructure and services in recent years, with particular focus on targeting tourism growth and better living conditions for residents through improved water supply and sanitation. The construction of this new public toilet and hand-washing facility is seen to be a key part of these ongoing efforts to improve public health and hygiene in the village, both for local families and for visitors.
    The pilot CPC Indonesia project (CPC2017) was delivered across three separate projects between August 2017 and March 2018 and brought improved drinking water and sanitation facilities to a public elementary school in Cicau Village, Cikarang, Bekasi (West Java). The upgraded facilities were designed and built referencing the new Indonesian Plumbing Standard, SNI 8153:2015, while incorporating expertise from IWSH partner Healthabitat O/S that was gained from the Healthabitat Nepal Village Sanitation and School Toilet Construction program.
    IWSH is actively recruiting volunteers, sponsors and partners for the upcoming CPC Indonesia project. Interested parties are encouraged to get in contact via info@iwsh.org. Official registration forms will be made available on the IWSH website in September; in the meantime, supporters are asked to stay tuned for further updates by signing up for the IWSH newsletter and by following IWSH on social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
    ABOUT IWSH
    The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation harnesses the skills and expertise of water industry professionals, organizations and manufacturers to support critical water, sanitation and hygiene initiatives worldwide. It does this by tapping into more than 100 years of industry experience to develop local infrastructure, improve governance, and create conditions for better public health and economic outcomes. For more information, visit www.iwsh.org.
• 2019-07-08 Ministry of Industry
  Appoints PT. IAPMO Group
  Indonesia as Conformity
  Assessment Body for
  SNI 7275:2018 Ceramic
  Tableware Standard
  • Bekasi, Jawa Barat, Indonesia — PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia has been appointed by the Republic of Indonesia Ministry of Industry as an accredited conformity assessment body with the capability of product certifier and testing laboratory for SNI certification of the SNI ISO 13006:2010 Ceramic Tiles Standard. This appointment is based on Minister of Industry Decree No. 42 Year 2018.
    The official appointment means that PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia can now offer “one stop certification” to SNI ISO 13006:2010 for domestic and overseas manufacturers of ceramic tiles. The advantage of certification through PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia is assurance of faster lead time as product testing is performed by IAPMO’s own laboratory. At the moment, PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia is the only privately-owned testing laboratory for SNI ISO 13006:2010 in Indonesia. Further, through cooperation with the Green Product Council Indonesia, ceramic tiles manufacturers can also obtain Indonesian Green Label Certification concurrently, making it even more convenient.
    In accordance with the Republic of Indonesia Ministry of Industry Regulation Number 85/M-IND/PER/12/2016, all ceramic tiles must be certified to this standard in order to be sold in the Indonesia market.
    “This appointment by the Ministry of Industry as both product certifier and testing laboratory for SNI ISO 13006:2010 is an important milestone and proof of IAPMO’s commitment to support the growth of construction in Indonesia,” said Shirley Dewi, Senior Vice President of PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia. “We look forward to assisting ceramic tile manufacturers and distributors in bringing quality ceramic tiles to the marketplace more quickly.”
    IAPMO’s certification marks of conformity carry the organization’s more than 70-year reputation for integrity and accountability. For more details about PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia’ services, please visit www.iapmoindonesia.org.
• Kementerian Perindustrian
  Menunjuk PT. IAPMO Group
  Indonesia Sebagai Lembaga
  Penilaian Kesesuaian untuk
  SNI ISO 13006:2010 Ubin Keramik
  • Bekasi, Jawa Barat, Indonesia — PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia telah ditunjuk oleh Kementerian Perindustrian Republik Indonesia sebagai Lembaga Penilaian Kesesuaian dengan kapabilitas sebagai Lembaga Sertifikasi Produk dan Laboratorium Penguji untuk sertifikasi SNI ISO 13006:2010 Ubin Keramik.  Penunjukkan ini berdasarkan pada Surat Keputusan Menteri Perindustrian No. 42 Tahun 2018.
    Melalui penunjukkan ini PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia dapat menawarkan proses “one stop certification” untuk SNI ISO 13006:2010 kepada pelaku usaha ubin keramik baik di dalam negeri maupun di luar negeri.  Keunggulan dari sertifikasi melalui PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia adalah jaminan waktu proses yang lebih cepat karena pengujian produk dilakukan di laboratorium milik IAPMO sendiri.  Saat ini, PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia juga merupakan satu-satunya laboratorium milik swasta di Indonesia untuk pengujian SNI ISO 13006:2010.  Perlu ditambahkan juga, melalui kerja sama kami dengan Green Product Council Indonesia, pelaku usaha ubin keramik juga dapat memperoleh Sertifikasi Green Label Indonesia secara bersamaan, menjadikan proses sertifikasi semakin efisien.
    Sesuai dengan Peraturan Menteri Perindustrian Republik Indonesia Nomor 85/M-IND/PER/12/2016, semua ubin keramik yang dijual di pasar Indonesia wajib memiliki Sertifikat Penggunan Tanda SNI Ubin Keramik (SPPT-SNI Ubin Keramik).
    “Penunjukkan oleh Kementerian Perindustrian sebagai Lembaga Sertifikasi and Lembaga Pengujian Produk untuk SNI ISO 13006:2010 ini merupakan milestone yang penting bagi kami dan bukti komitmen IAPMO untuk mendukung pertumbuhan konstruksi di Indonesia,” kata Shirley Dewi selaku Senior Vice President PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia.  “Kami berharap dapat membantu pelaku usaha ubin keramik dalam upaya menghadirkan ubin keramik berkualitas ke pasar dengan proses yang lebih cepat.”
    Selama lebih dari 70 tahun, tanda kesesuaian sertifikasi IAPMO menunjukkan reputasi untuk integritas dan akuntabilitas.  Untuk informasi lebih lanjut tentang jasa layanan PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia, silakan kunjungi www.iapmoindonesia.org.
• 2019-07-03 Indonesia Sustainable
  Construction & Plumbing Summit
  2019 Announced for November
  • Jakarta, Indonesia – PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia, in cooperation with the Green Product Council Indonesia and the Indonesian Plumbing Association (APIN), will host the Indonesia Sustainable Construction & Plumbing (ISCOP) Summit, November 6-8, at Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo). The three-day expo and conference carries the theme “Advancing Sustainable Construction Materials and Plumbing Systems for a Sustainable Future” and aims to provide advocacy on the importance of sustainable principles by gathering stakeholders from the construction and plumbing industry to develop a greener, smarter, safer and more efficient building environment for Indonesia. ISCOP is the largest sustainable construction and plumbing expo in Indonesia.
    Presented via conferences and workshop sessions led by internationally recognized leaders in their fields of industry, ISCOP seeks to encourage innovation from industry players and practitioners who support the best sustainable concepts, including production, products and services, scientific research, government regulations, and national standardization. The event will be co-located with Konstruksi Indonesia, the Indonesian government’s flagship construction event for engineers, contractors and consultants, and Indonesia Infrastructure Week 2019, the only multi-sector infrastructure technology showcase in the nation.
    “This three-day event is an opportunity to gather stakeholders in the construction and plumbing fields — regarding goods and services — to talk, share and discuss the importance of durability issues in order to create a comprehensive solution for many vital issues facing Indonesia,” said GP Russ Chaney, CEO of The IAPMO Group.
    Those interested in attending and/or exhibiting may find more information at the show website, www.iscop.co.id.
    
    Indonesia Sustainable Construction & Plumbing Summit 2019 Diselenggarakan pada Bulan November
    Jakarta, Indonesia – PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia, bekerja sama dengan Green Product Council Indonesia dan Asosiasi Plumbing Nasional (APIN), akan menjadi tuan rumah Indonesia Sustainable Construction and Plumbing (ISCOP) Summit, pada tanggal 6-8 November mendatang, di Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo). Pameran dan konferensi tiga hari ini mengusung tema "Mempercepat Perkembangan Bahan Konstruksi Berkelanjutan dan Sistem Plambing untuk Masa Depan yang Berkelanjutan" dan bertujuan untuk memberikan advokasi tentang pentingnya prinsip-prinsip berkelanjutan (sustainable) dengan mengumpulkan para pemangku kepentingan dari industri konstruksi dan plambing untuk mengembangkan industri yang lebih hijau, lebih cerdas, lebih aman dan lebih efisien untuk lingkungan bangunan di Indonesia. ISCOP adalah pameran konstruksi dan plambing berkelanjutan terbesar di Indonesia.
    Disajikan melalui konferensi dan sesi workshop yang dipimpin oleh para Pimpinan Organisasi yang telah baik secara nasional maupun internasional di bidangnya, ISCOP berupaya mendorong inovasi dari para pelaku dan praktisi industri untuk mendukung konsep berkelanjutan yang terbaik, termasuk produksi, produk dan jasa, hasil penelitian ilmiah, peraturan pemerintah, dan standardisasi nasional. Acara ini akan diadakan dalam satu rangkaian dengan Konstruksi Indonesia, acara konstruksi unggulan pemerintah Indonesia untuk para insinyur, kontraktor dan konsultan, dan Indonesia Infrastructure Week 2019, satu-satunya pameran teknologi infrastruktur multi-sektor di Indonesia.
    “Acara tiga hari ini merupakan kesempatan untuk mengumpulkan para pemangku kepentingan di bidang konstruksi dan plambing - mengenai barang dan jasa - untuk berbicara, berbagi, dan membahas pentingnya untuk menciptakan solusi komprehensif untuk banyak masalah kritis yang dihadapi Indonesia di industri ini,” kata GP Russ Chaney, CEO IAPMO Group.
    Bagi mereka yang tertarik untuk menghadiri dan/atau mengikuti pameran dapat menemukan informasi lebih lanjut di situs web acara, www.iscop.co.id.
    PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia menyediakan jasa pengujian, inspeksi, pelatihan, dan sertifikasi.
    PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia adalah anak perusahaan dari IAPMO Group. Untuk informasi lebih lanjut tentang IAPMO Group, silakan kunjungi www.iapmo.org.
• 2019-05-23 IAPMO Honored with
  President’s ‘E’ Award for Export Service
  • The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) was honored today with the President’s “E” Award for Export Service by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross at the U.S. Department of Commerce headquarters in Washington, D.C.
    Created by Executive Order by President Kennedy in 1961, the President’s “E” Award recognizes persons, firms, or organizations that contribute significantly in the effort to increase United States exports. IAPMO’s efforts within Indonesia have been recognized as exemplifying the kind of work the award seeks to spotlight.
    “The ‘E’ Awards Committee was very impressed with IAPMO’s success in supporting foreign adoption of U.S. developed and internationally recognized plumbing standards to open new export markets in Asia,” Ross said. “The organization’s opening of a testing and certification facility in Jakarta to facilitate the exports of U.S. plumbing products to Indonesia was also particularly notable. IAPMO’s achievements have undoubtedly contributed to national export expansion efforts that support the U.S. economy and create American jobs.”
    IAPMO Executive Vice President of Advocacy and Research Pete DeMarco, Senior Vice President of Government Relations Dain Hansen, and Director of Government Relations Christopher Lindsay attended the ceremony and accepted the award from Secretary Ross.
    Five years ago, IAPMO received a $296,000 award from the U.S. Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration’s (ITA) Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) intended to increase the competitiveness of the U.S. plumbing supply industry abroad by generating exports to Indonesia. The Strategic Partnership — the only of its kind between ITA and a U.S. plumbing code development organization — has yielded noteworthy results. A 2013 memorandum of understanding between IAPMO and Indonesia’s National Standardization Agency resulted in a comprehensive body of regulations — SNI 8153:2015, Plumbing Systems for Buildings — being adopted as the technical basis for Indonesia’s water/sanitation infrastructure. These regulations are improving public safety and the longevity of Indonesia’s infrastructure while also creating greater opportunities for the sale of U.S. plumbing products and services in the Indonesian market. As a result, total annualized U.S. plumbing exports to Indonesia increased by 85% over the pre-project period baseline.
    The partnership is also playing a key role in helping the U.S. government achieve the vision laid out in the 2017 U.S. Government Global Water Strategy. The strategy focuses on steps that can be taken to sustainably grow water and sanitation services globally and recognizes that “water can be a means of strengthening governance, civil society engagement, and resilience at all levels.” It further states that the “United States benefits directly from engaging on international water issues” and that part of the overall vision of the strategy is to “open up international markets to U.S. technologies and approaches.”
    The partnership is an example of how the U.S. government and private sector can work together to realize the vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific region in partnership with foreign markets. The work of this partnership not only advances fair and reciprocal trade for U.S. plumbing exports, but also advances high-quality infrastructure development for Asia — a region that needs roughly $26 trillion of infrastructure investment by 2030, according to the U.S. Commerce Department.
    “We are thrilled to be recognized with the President’s ‘E’ Award in recognition of our work to improve U.S. manufacturer competitiveness throughout key regions of the world,” said IAPMO CEO GP Russ Chaney. “Our work in collaboration with the Commerce Department, ITA, and other supportive entities within Indonesia has been a major success. We’ll continue our efforts to promote U.S. technology throughout key regions and markets around the world.”
    Founded in 1926, IAPMO focuses its comprehensive services on the technical aspects of the plumbing and mechanical industries. Its membership includes trained labor and contractors, engineers, domestic and non-domestic product manufacturers, suppliers, plumbing and mechanical inspectors, and building officials. IAPMO has assisted with code and standard development, educational programs, and/or conformity assessment services in regions around the world. IAPMO has also assisted international aid organizations to help bring sound, efficient water/sanitation systems to developing nations.
    For more information on the award or IAPMO’s work in Asia, contact Hansen at (202) 445-7514 or dain.hansen@iapmo.org.
• 2019-05-02 Ministry of Industry
  Appoints PT. IAPMO Group
  Indonesia as Conformity Assessment
  Body for SNI 2547:2008
  Drinking Water Meter Specification
  • Bekasi, Jawa Barat, Indonesia — PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia has been appointed by the Republic of Indonesia Ministry of Industry as an accredited conformity assessment body with the capability of product certifier for SNI certification to the SNI 2547:2008 Drinking Water Meter Specification. This appointment is based on Minister of Industry Decree No. 06 Year 2019.
    Through this appointment and accreditation, PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia can now offer certification to SNI 2547:2008 for drinking water meter manufacturers both domestic and international. In accordance with the Republic of Indonesia Ministry of Industry Regulation Number 122/M-IND/PER/11/2010, all drinking water meters must be certified to this standard in order to be sold in the Indonesia market.
    “We at IAPMO appreciate the appointment by the Ministry of Industry as a conformity assessment body for the SNI 2547:2008 Drinking Water Meter Specification,” said Shirley Dewi, Senior Vice President of PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia.  “This appointment is a testament to the hard work of our team in delivering good customer service with the speed to market in mind, while maintaining credibility and transparency of our certification process. We look forward to assisting drinking water meter manufacturers and distributors in bringing quality drinking water meters to the marketplace more quickly.”
    IAPMO’s certification marks of conformity carry the organization’s more than 70-year reputation for integrity and accountability. For more details about PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia’ services, please visit www.iapmoindonesia.org.
    
    Kementerian Perindustrian Menunjuk PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia Sebagai Lembaga Penilaian Kesesuaian untuk SNI 2547:2007 Meter Air Minum
    Bekasi, Jawa Barat, Indonesia - PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia telah ditunjuk oleh Kementerian Perindustrian Republik Indonesia sebagai Lembaga Penilaian Kesesuaian dengan kapabilitas sebagai Lembaga Sertifikasi Produk untuk sertifikasi SNI 2547:2007 Meter Air Minum.  Penunjukkan ini berdasarkan pada Surat Keputusan Menteri Perindustrian No. 06 Tahun 2019.
    Melalui penunjukkan dan akreditasi ini, PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia dapat menawarkan sertifikasi untuk SNI 2547:2008 kepada pelaku usaha meter air minum baik di dalam negeri maupun di luar negeri.  Sesuai dengan Peraturan Menteri Perindustrian Republik Indonesia Nomor 122/M-IND/PER/11/2010, semua meter air minum yang dijual di pasar Indonesia wajib memiliki Sertifikat Penggunan Tanda SNI Meter Air Minum (SPPT-SNI Meter Air Minum).
    “Kami dari IAPMO mengapresiasi penunjukkan dari Kementerian Perindustrian sebagai Lembaga Penilaian Kesesuaian untuk SNI 2547:2008 Meter Air Minum ini,” kata Shirley Dewi selaku Senior Vice President PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia.  “Penunjukkan ini merupakan suatu bukti kerja keras dari tim kami dalam memberikan pelayanan yang terbaik kepada pelanggan kami dengan mempertimbangkan kebutuhan pasar untuk proses sertifikasi yang cepat, dan tentunya terus manjaga kredibilitas dan tranparansi proses sertifikasi kami.  Kami berharap dapat membantu pelaku usaha meter air minum dalam upaya menghadirkan meter air minum berkualitas ke pasar dengan proses yang lebih cepat.”
    Selama lebih dari 70 tahun, tanda kesesuaian sertifikasi IAPMO menunjukkan reputasi untuk integritas dan akuntabilitas.  Untuk informasi lebih lanjut tentang jasa layanan PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia, silakan kunjungi www.iapmoindonesia.org.
• 2019-05-02 Ministry of Industry
  Appoints PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia
  as Conformity Assessment Body for
  SNI ISO 13006:2010 Ceramic
  Tiles Standard
  • Bekasi, Jawa Barat, Indonesia (May 2, 2019) — PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia has been appointed by the Republic of Indonesia Ministry of Industry as an accredited conformity assessment body with the capability of product certifier and testing laboratory for SNI certification of the SNI ISO 13006:2010 Ceramic Tiles Standard. This appointment is based on Minister of Industry Decree No. 42 Year 2018.
    The official appointment means that PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia can now offer “one stop certification” to SNI ISO 13006:2010 for domestic and overseas manufacturers of ceramic tiles. The advantage of certification through PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia is assurance of faster lead time as product testing is performed by IAPMO’s own laboratory. At the moment, PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia is the only privately-owned testing laboratory for SNI ISO 13006:2010 in Indonesia. Further, through cooperation with the Green Product Council Indonesia, ceramic tiles manufacturers can also obtain Indonesian Green Label Certification concurrently, making it even more convenient.
    In accordance with the Republic of Indonesia Ministry of Industry Regulation Number 85/M-IND/PER/12/2016, all ceramic tiles must be certified to this standard in order to be sold in the Indonesia market.
    “This appointment by the Ministry of Industry as both product certifier and testing laboratory for SNI ISO 13006:2010 is an important milestone and proof of IAPMO’s commitment to support the growth of construction in Indonesia,” said Shirley Dewi, Senior Vice President of PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia. “We look forward to assisting ceramic tile manufacturers and distributors in bringing quality ceramic tiles to the marketplace more quickly.”
    IAPMO’s certification marks of conformity carry the organization’s more than 70-year reputation for integrity and accountability. For more details about PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia’ services, please visit www.iapmoindonesia.org.
    
    Kementerian Perindustrian Menunjuk PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia Sebagai Lembaga Penilaian Kesesuaian untuk SNI ISO 13006:2010 Ubin Keramik
    Bekasi, Jawa Barat, Indonesia — PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia telah ditunjuk oleh Kementerian Perindustrian Republik Indonesia sebagai Lembaga Penilaian Kesesuaian dengan kapabilitas sebagai Lembaga Sertifikasi Produk dan Laboratorium Penguji untuk sertifikasi SNI ISO 13006:2010 Ubin Keramik.  Penunjukkan ini berdasarkan pada Surat Keputusan Menteri Perindustrian No. 42 Tahun 2018.
    Melalui penunjukkan ini PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia dapat menawarkan proses “one stop certification” untuk SNI ISO 13006:2010 kepada pelaku usaha ubin keramik baik di dalam negeri maupun di luar negeri.  Keunggulan dari sertifikasi melalui PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia adalah jaminan waktu proses yang lebih cepat karena pengujian produk dilakukan di laboratorium milik IAPMO sendiri.  Saat ini, PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia juga merupakan satu-satunya laboratorium milik swasta di Indonesia untuk pengujian SNI ISO 13006:2010.  Perlu ditambahkan juga, melalui kerja sama kami dengan Green Product Council Indonesia, pelaku usaha ubin keramik juga dapat memperoleh Sertifikasi Green Label Indonesia secara bersamaan, menjadikan proses sertifikasi semakin efisien. 
    Sesuai dengan Peraturan Menteri Perindustrian Republik Indonesia Nomor 85/M-IND/PER/12/2016, semua ubin keramik yang dijual di pasar Indonesia wajib memiliki Sertifikat Penggunan Tanda SNI Ubin Keramik (SPPT-SNI Ubin Keramik).
    “Penunjukkan oleh Kementerian Perindustrian sebagai Lembaga Sertifikasi and Lembaga Pengujian Produk untuk SNI ISO 13006:2010 ini merupakan milestone yang penting bagi kami dan bukti komitmen IAPMO untuk mendukung pertumbuhan konstruksi di Indonesia,” kata Shirley Dewi selaku Senior Vice President PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia.  “Kami berharap dapat membantu pelaku usaha ubin keramik dalam upaya menghadirkan ubin keramik berkualitas ke pasar dengan proses yang lebih cepat.”
    Selama lebih dari 70 tahun, tanda kesesuaian sertifikasi IAPMO menunjukkan reputasi untuk integritas dan akuntabilitas.  Untuk informasi lebih lanjut tentang jasa layanan PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia, silakan kunjungi www.iapmoindonesia.org.
• 2018-07-05 PT IAPMO Group
  Indonesia APPIN Awareness Event
  • PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia, in partnership with Indonesian plumbing association APPIN, today held an event to increase awareness of the importance of good sanitation and plumbing systems, especially for buildings with large capacities that are used by the general public such as hotels, malls, airports and restaurants.
    IAPMO also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing for the inspection of the health aspects of buildings and residential housing in relation to the issuance of building occupancy permits. Additionally, IAPMO Man was introduced as IAPMO’s mascot at the beginning of the event. APPIN, an association with members comprising companies in the plumbing industry, was inaugurated during the event.
    IAPMO Group CEO GP Russ Chaney opened the fifth annual event, which was held at the Grand Mercure Hotel in Jakarta and included a performance by SDN Cicau 02 students. Through the 2017 Community Plumbing Challenge, SDN Cicau 02 received eight toilets and a handwashing station. IAPMO also gave the school and surrounding community the gift of a sound system.
    The United Nations has 17 Sustainable Development Goals, one of which is clean water and sanitation for all by 2030. This requires an investment in adequate infrastructure, the creation of safe sanitation facilities, and the promotion of cleanliness at every level.
    During the first session, speakers from the Ministry of Forestry and Environmental, Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing, and BSN, Indonesia’s national standardization agency, discussed SNI 8153:2015, Plumbing Systems for Buildings , as one of the tools to be used in support of SDG 2030. The second session began with speakers from the Construction Services Development Board (LPJK), Politeknik Negeri Jakarta, and the University of Indonesia addressing the topic of good plumbing systems in buildings. That was followed by a discussion on the best practices on the installation and maintenance of plumbing products to support a good plumbing system that included representatives from plumbing product manufacturers Rucika and Pralon, as well as Bina Nusantara University.
    For the first time in the event’s five-year history, IAPMO and APPIN arranged several activities that were presented as one-day seminars with exhibitions.“PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia wants Indonesians to understand more about the importance of a good plumbing system, for personal consumption as well as the public interest,” said Ken Wijaya, Executive Vice President of PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia. “Plumbing systems also have an impact on the health and safety of the community. This is why IAPMO is partnering with governmental, industry and educational institutions to continuously create awareness on the importance of plumbing standardization.”
    “PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia is very pleased to be able to organize a one-day seminar to commemorate World Plumbing Day 2018 once again,” said Shirley Dewi, Senior Vice President of PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia. ”On this occasion, we want the importance of a good plumbing system to be remembered through the IAPMO Man mascot we launched at this event. In addition, the signing of the MoU with the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing also proves that we are continuing to rally the support from the government so that all Indonesian citizens can have a healthy and safe plumbing system.”
    IAPMO would like to thank all of the parties who supported the event, namely the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing; the Ministry of Industry of the Republic of Indonesia; the Ministry of Environment and Forestry; the BSN; the Green Product Council Indonesia; and the National Construction Services Development Board. In addition, thank you to the following companies who sponsored the event: TOTO, AER, Viega, Rucika, TSP, Mitra 10, Pralon, Bintang Sejati Prima, Fluidmaster, Ecosense, Moen, Bemis and ayooklik.com.
    The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is a global organization with headquarters in Ontario, California. IAPMO has branch offices in several countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, India, China, and Indonesia, with its core expertise in plumbing. PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia provides testing services for plumbing products specifically designated for the Indonesian market. PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia is truly a one-stop, independent, third-party conformity assessment body providing testing, certification, inspection and education services to the plumbing industry. PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia also provides similar services for building materials such as gypsum, ceramic tiles, and paint.
• 2018-01 PT IAPMO Group Accredited
  to SNI 03-0797-2006 Seated Water Closet
  • The Republic of Indonesia Ministry of Industry has officially appointed PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia as a Conformity Assessment Body with the capabilities of Product Certifier and Testing Laboratory for SNI certification of the SNI 03-0797-2006 Seated Water Closet Standard. This appointment is based on Minister of Industry Decree No. 44 Year 2017.
    The official appointment means that PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia is able to offer testing and certification to SNI 03-0797-2006 for domestic and overseas manufacturers of seated water closets. Because PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia conducts testing at its own facility, manufacturers are assured a faster lead time when it comes to certification. PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia is the only privately owned testing laboratory for SNI 03-0797-2006 in Indonesia.
    “We truly appreciate the trust that the Ministry of Industry has given to IAPMO as a Conformity Assessment Body for the SNI 03-0797-2006 standard, which also marks an important milestone for IAPMO in Indonesia,” said Shirley Dewi, Senior Vice President of PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia. “Through this appointment, we look forward to assisting the plumbing industry in bringing quality seated water closet products to the marketplace more quickly.”
    IAPMO’s certification marks of conformity carry the organization’s more than 70-year reputation for integrity and accountability.
• 2017-11 PT IAPMO Group Indonesia
  Appointed Verification Body for
  Green Label Indonesia Certification
  • Jakarta, Indonesia – PT IAPMO Group Indonesia and the Green Product Council Indonesia (GPCI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) appointing PT IAPMO Group Indonesia as a Verification Body for Green Label Indonesia certification.
    As a result of the MoU, PT IAPMO Group Indonesia will provide product testing and verification inspection for manufacturers applying to obtain Green Label Indonesia certification.
    The MoU was signed Oct. 19 by Hendrata Atmoko, GPCI Chairman, and Shirley Dewi, Senior Vice President of PT IAPMO Group Indonesia.
    “As to our firm commitment to the government and nation to establish a green and healthy building program in Indonesia,” Atmoko said, “GPCI has started developing the rating tools for the building materials used in every building, both residential and high-rise buildings. This is especially important considering that 80 percent of the population lives and/or works in these types of buildings. The reason GPCI appoints PT IAPMO Group Indonesia is because among all the candidates that GPCI reviewed, PT IAPMO Group Indonesia is the most credible and the most competent in fulfilling the objective of GPCI. Also, being a multinational organization, IAPMO has the testing capability to support Green Label Indonesia certification.”
    Home to the world’s fifth-largest population, Indonesia is expected to see an acceleration in the rate of infrastructure growth to follow the high demand. The GPCI encourages the use of environmentally friendly building materials in order to maintain a balance with nature.
    Certified environmental raw materials — as well as their efficient use during the production process — play an important role in producing high-quality, environmentally friendly products. An energy- and water-efficient production process is key to conserving natural resources and reducing emissions. Products for which there are green standards include ceramic tiles, wall paint, water closets, sheet steel, PVC pipe, Portland cement, gypsum, and sheet glass.
    “It is such a great honor for PT IAPMO Group Indonesia to be appointed as a Verification Body for Green Label Indonesia,” said Shirley Dewi, Senior Vice President of PT IAPMO Group Indonesia. “We look forward to a fruitful and lasting partnership with Green Product Council Indonesia in bringing green products to the marketplace.”
    IAPMO’s certification marks of conformity carry the organization’s more than 70-year reputation for integrity and accountability.
• 2018-02-26 Legacy Project Set to
  Complete CPC2017 Program at
  Host School in Indonesia
  • The Community Plumbing Challenge 2017 Legacy Project, which will complete the sustainable plan for improved drinking water and sanitation facilities at a public elementary school in Indonesia, will take place March 6-13. The dates coincide with World Plumbing Day, celebrated annually on March 11.
    CPC2017 took place at the elementary school Sekolah Dasar Negeri (SDN) Cicau 02 in Cicau Village, Cikarang, Bekasi (West Java). The program was delivered in two parts: a Design Week from July 31 to Aug. 3, 2017, and a Construction Week from Nov. 9 to 15, 2017.
    In 2017, Indonesia became the third country in as many years to host the international Community Plumbing Challenge program, following India in 2015 and South Africa in 2016. The event brings together design, construction and education as a means of improving public health in regions where communities are still threatened by a lack of basic sanitation and safe drinking water systems.
    The upcoming Legacy Project will complete renovation of the remaining toilet facilities at SDN Cicau 02 and will include construction of another hand-washing area for the second building at the school. This work represents Phase Two of the overall plan developed by the first CPC2017 International Team during Design Week.
    On completion of the CPC2017 Legacy Project, more than 60 people will have participated in the program, from backgrounds as diverse as plumbing to project management, engineering to architecture, construction to coaching, and media to public health. In yet another new development of the Community Plumbing Challenge collaborative team model, the upcoming Legacy Project will also incorporate local contractors into the fold.
    “Engaging local tradespeople was key in preparing the site for our first Construction Week,” IWSH Project Manager Grant Stewart said. “Ahead of that International Team assignment last November, a team of Cicau-based contractors carried out groundworks at the school in accordance with our Design Week plan: digging trenches, preparing concrete footings and initial brickwork. Their work was vital and meant our International Team could really hit the ground running on arrival to start work on the new toilet, hand-washing and wastewater facilities.
    “For the final phase – the Legacy Project – we have decided to involve these local contractors again, only this time, as part of the International Team itself: to work alongside us for the duration of our week onsite. We believe they will provide the young students and apprentices with a unique perspective on the plumbing and construction work being carried out, and hopefully, vice versa. A skills exchange like no other! We have seen this approach used by IWSH partner Healthabitat O/S in their Village Sanitation Program in Nepal, so are keen to learn how the involvement of more local tradespeople can enhance our Community Plumbing Challenge project teams.”
    The CPC2017 Legacy Project will once again feature students from the local vocational school system working alongside international peers. Four 11th-grade students from vocational school Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan 01, Jakarta will join three plumbing apprentices and one construction teacher representing PICAC – the Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre – from Victoria, Australia.
    You may stay tuned to all developments from the CPC2017 Legacy Project via Facebook and Twitter by following @CommPlumbing.
• 2017-11-07 Community Plumbing
  Challenge Construction Week Set
  to Begin in Indonesia
  • The first Community Plumbing Challenge Construction Week, the second half of the Community Plumbing Challenge 2017 (CPC2017) program, will begin Thursday in Cicau Village in Cikarang, Bekasi (West Java), Indonesia. The international Community Plumbing Challenge brings together design, construction and education as action for improving public health in regions where communities are still threatened by a lack of basic sanitation and safe drinking water systems.
    The first part of CPC2017, Design Week, was held from July 31 to Aug. 3 at Sekolah Dasar Negeri (SDN; “Public Elementary School”) Cicau 02. During Design Week, an International Team comprising young plumbers, plumbing engineers and architects from Indonesia, India, Australia and the United States completed a surveying and design process over four days in full consultation with school management and with further input from teachers and schoolchildren. A sustainable upgrade solution for water supply, wastewater and handwashing at the school was the objective of this collaboration, and the resulting work plans will be implemented by an expanded International Team during Construction Week. The project will be delivered in full collaboration with the local community from Nov. 9 to 15.
    “We are excited to welcome several of the young Design Week participants back for a second time, to Construction Week; many of them have told us that they have ‘caught the bug’, and want to do all they can to support the work through to completion,” said Project Manager Grant Stewart. “The combined skillset of our CPC2017 International Team has now been expanded to include bricklayers, welders, carpenters and tilers alongside our plumbers and plumbing engineers. We are looking forward to what will be an intensive, challenging but ultimately rewarding Construction Week. From the moment we touch down on Wednesday, November 8, the team will be reminded not only what we are here to do, but why we are here to do it.”
    “We are extremely grateful for the support of all our Indonesian and International partners and sponsors, with special thanks to new supporters who have connected with the CPC2017 program in the short period since Design Week,” added Project Manager Seán Kearney. “With each new project our supporter network continues to expand, and we are working hard to ensure that all organizations and their representatives will enjoy maximum benefit from their involvement in the program this year.”
    You may stay tuned to all developments from CPC2017 Construction Week via Facebook and on Twitter by following @CommPlumbing.
    CPC2017 Construction Week is presented by:

    • PT. IAPMO Group Indonesia (International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials)
    • IWSH (International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation)
    • World Plumbing Council
    Sponsored by:
    • ASPE (American Society of Plumbing Engineers) – USA
    • UA Plumbers Local 78 (United Association: Union of Plumbers, Fitters, Welders and Service Techs) – USA
    • Pan-Pacific Mechanical – USA
    • P.I.P.E. (Piping Industry Progress & Education) – USA
    • PHCC Educational Foundation (Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association) – USA
    • PICAC (Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre) – Australia
    • UA Plumbers Local 68 (United Association: Union of Plumbers, Fitters, Welders and Service Techs) – USA
    • UA Plumbers Local 400 (United Association: Union of Plumbers, Fitters, Welders and Service Techs) – USA
    • USAID (United States Agency for International Development) – USA/Indonesia
    In association with:
    • American Welding Society – USA/Indonesia
    • PT. Asian Welding Specialist – Indonesia
    • Ayooklik – Indonesia
    • BSN (Badan Standardisasi Nasional/National Standardization Agency) – Indonesia
    • Cikarang District Health Clinic – Indonesia
    • Healthabitat O/S – Australia
    • IAPMO India (International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials) – India
    • Lincoln Electric – USA/Indonesia
    • Milwaukee Tool – USA
    • SAN-EI – Indonesia
    • SST Singapore (School of Science and Technology) – Singapore
    • SMK 01, Jakarta (Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan/Vocational High School) – Indonesia
    • SMK 26, Jakarta (Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan/Vocational High School) – Indonesia
    • Singapore Plumbing Society
    • Smart Komodo Consulting – Indonesia
    • PT. Surya TOTO Indonesia
    • Troppo Architects – Australia
    • University of Western Australia
    • PT. Wahana Duta Jaya Rucika – Indonesia

• 2017-09-18 PT IAPMO Group
  Indonesia Now an IAPMO
  R&T Recognized Laboratory

  • The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is pleased to announce that PT IAPMO Group Indonesia is now an IAPMO R&T Recognized Laboratory, giving manufacturers a third location — in addition to Ontario, California, and Guangzhou, China — in which to obtain testing for cUPC compliance.
    PT IAPMO Group Indonesia’s capability of testing to the cUPC requirements will help facilitate manufacturers’ efforts in Indonesia and surrounding countries to export their products to the United States and Canadian markets.
    “By offering testing to cUPC requirements in Indonesia, IAPMO is making it possible for manufacturers wishing to export their products to the United States and Canada to receive testing much closer to home,” said Ken Wijaya, IAPMO Laboratory Executive Vice President. “This will be more convenient for manufacturers and will create a more efficient process for getting their products on the market.”
    A complete list of the laboratory’s testing capabilities for the U.S. and Canadian markets may be found HERE.
    The state-of-the-art laboratory and certification office in Lippo Cikarang — Bekasi (Jakarta), Jawa Barat, Indonesia, offers testing and certification services for plumbing product manufacturers in support of Indonesia’s national plumbing standard, SNI 8153:2015, Plumbing Systems for Buildings, which was released in March 2015.
    IAPMO’s certification marks of conformity carry the organization’s more than 70-year reputation for integrity and accountability and are readily recognized throughout North America. For more details about IAPMO’s services, please visit www.iapmort.org.

• 2017-03-01 IAPMO, PT IAPMO
  Group Indonesia Hold Fourth
  Annual Education Conference

  • Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia – More than 150 people on Thursday attended the fourth- annual IAPMO Indonesia Education Conference, an event that aims to promote the importance of good plumbing systems in improving the health and safety of Indonesian citizens, safeguarding the environment, and boosting the Indonesian economy.
    The conference began with IAPMO Group CEO GP Russ Chaney announcing that this year’s Community Plumbing Challenge will be held at the SD Negeri Cicau 02 school in Cicau Village in Cikarang, Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia. It will be presented in two parts — a “Design Week” in August and a “Construction Week” in November. CPC2017 will be presented by the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation, in association with the World Plumbing Council.
    Chaney attended the event along with Shirley Dewi, Senior Vice President of PT IAPMO Group Indonesia, and Ken Wijaya, Executive Vice President of PT IAPMO Group Indonesia.
    “I was once again delighted and honored to celebrate World Plumbing Day with our colleagues from BSN (the Indonesian standards agency) and the U.S. Embassy and Department of Commerce here in Jakarta,” Chaney said. “This celebration of World Plumbing Day has once again given us the ability to stress the importance of access to clean water and safe sanitation systems while ensuring a positive impact on environmental concerns. It is always thrilling to see the interest and enthusiasm that exists in this progressive country and to work collaboratively with some of the regional leaders in water and sanitation systems. We were also excited to announce that the 2017 edition of the Community Plumbing Challenge will occur in November in Indonesia convened by IAPMO’s International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation — IWSH.”
    Also at the event, BSN Deputy Director General for Research and Cooperation on Standardization I Nyoman Supriyatna presented Chaney with IAPMO’s ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO/IEC 17065 certificates of accreditation from Komite Akreditasi Nasional (KAN).
    Supriyatna and Brian McFeeters, Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, also offered opening remarks at the conference, which included educational sessions on the inherent value of good plumbing systems; why standardization of plumbing systems is important; and key technical elements of SNI 8153:2015, Plumbing Systems for Buildings — the national standard for plumbing that Indonesia released in March 2015 as part of the nation’s World Plumbing Day celebration — along with the importance of purchasing SNI-certified products.
    “As we know, BSN, Ministry for Public Works and Public Housing, and IAPMO have been working together to develop the SNI:8153:2015 standard of plumbing systems in buildings,” Supriyatna said. “The SNI 8153:2015 is our commitment to ensure citizens’ protection in water supply and sanitation, and improve citizens’ health.”
    “The Department of Commerce is delighted to have facilitated a grant supporting IAPMO’s work in Indonesia, which not only provides citizens with the basic right of clean water and safe sanitation, but also presents export opportunities for U.S. companies,” McFeeters said.
    IAPMO and PT IAPMO Group Indonesia officials this year celebrated World Plumbing Day in Indonesia by visiting more than 200 children at Yayasan Rahmatan Lil-Alamin orphanage, teaching them about the importance of plumbing, sanitation and water conservation.
    The fourth annual IAPMO Indonesia Education Conference was presented in partnership with the BSN and the Republic of Indonesia Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing, and sponsored by TOTO, Viega, PT Tri Sinar Purnama, Wavin, Pralon and Ayooklik.com.

• 2017-03-30 Community Plumbing
  Challenge 2017 to Be Held in
  Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia

  • Jakarta, Indonesia – Cicau Village in Cikarang, Bekasi, West Java, will host this year’s international Community Plumbing Challenge (CPC), IAPMO Group CEO GP Russ Chaney announced today at the opening of the fourth annual IAPMO Indonesia Education Conference in Jakarta.
    Indonesia becomes the third country to host the CPC, following India in 2015 and South Africa in 2016. Top young apprentices and professionals representing four or five different countries — including Indonesia – are expected to participate, joining forces to form a long-term international collaboration that will deliver improved sanitation infrastructure and facilities in the Cicau area and others like it. In an exciting new development from previous editions, CPC2017 will be presented in two parts — a “Design Week” in August and a “Construction Week” in November.
    CPC2017 will be presented by the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation in association with the World Plumbing Council. The project will be based at local school SD Negeri Cicau 02, with a range of other promotional and participatory activities planned across the village for the duration of the event.
    Speaking in Jakarta today, Chaney highlighted the CPC’s role in spearheading the mission of the newly established IWSH Foundation.
    “IWSH is now in place to align efforts and extend the great work of organizations, governments and industry working across the water, sanitation and hygiene sector,” Chaney said, “while the CPC targets direct impact in the heart of communities where water systems are unsafe or unsustainable. Combined, the two platforms offer huge potential for improving living conditions and public health for specific areas in need, so we are particularly excited to launch our newest program here in Indonesia this year to continue building bridges across our growing network of local and international partners.”
    PT IAPMO Group Indonesia Senior Vice President Shirley Dewi added, “Our team is highly motivated to facilitate CPC2017 in partnership with SD Negeri Cicau 02, as the village is located a mere 3 kilometers from our new testing and certification facility, which opened in 2016. Through CPC2017, we aim to develop an innovative working relationship with Cicau Village that will stretch into the years ahead; utilizing the new Indonesian Plumbing Systems Standard to make gradual gains for general public health through design and implementation of better sanitation for all.”
    The IAPMO Indonesia Education Conference is a public outreach event designed to promote the importance of good plumbing systems in improving the health and safety of Indonesian citizens, safeguarding the environment, and boosting the Indonesian economy. The event is timed to follow World Plumbing Day (March 11), an occasion designed to promote awareness of the importance of plumbing to global health.
    Further news and updates on CPC2017 will be available on the Community Plumbing Challenge Facebook Page and on Twitter by following @CommPlumbing.
    The IWSH Foundation is a charitable organization, developed by The IAPMO Group. Learn more about the IWSH Foundation and ongoing projects at www.IWSH.org.

• 2017-03-20 IAPMO, PT IAPMO Group
  Indonesia Officials Teach Children
  About Plumbing, Sanitation in
  Celebration of World Plumbing Day

  • Jakarta Timur, Indonesia – On March 18 officials from IAPMO and the PT IAPMO Group Indonesia visited more than 200 children at Yayasan Rahmatan Lil-Alamin orphanage, teaching them about the importance of plumbing, sanitation and water conservation in celebration of World Plumbing Day.
    Shirley Dewi, Senior Vice President of PT IAPMO Group Indonesia, and Ken Wijaya, Executive Vice President of PT IAPMO Group Indonesia, delivered presentations at the event, which revolved around the World Plumbing Council’s March 11 observance of World Plumbing Day and included a poster contest and coloring contest. The winners of the contest were announced during the event and will be recognized during the fourth annual education conference commemorating World Plumbing Day on March 30 in Balai Kartini, Jakarta.
    The purpose of the social event at the orphanage in Jakarta Timur was to provide education about the importance of good plumbing, sanitation and water conservation to young children, as they are the future generation and need to install good plumbing systems and adequate sanitation due to the limited amount of water that may be consumed by humans.
    “IAPMO has been working with Yayasan Rahmatan Lil-Alamin for four years now, teaching kids the importance of plumbing and sanitation,” Dewi said. “The children have been very receptive and involved in the process, and have participated in our celebration by sharing their understanding of the importance of plumbing and sanitation through song, play, and poem. In fact, one of the songs they created has become an opening anthem for our World Plumbing Day celebration.”
    Erin Hendrian, Chairman of Yayasan Rahmatan Lil-Alamin, said, “We appreciate very much and would like to thank The IAPMO Group for this social event. We wish The IAPMO Group continued success and hope that our foundation can continue to be involved in future IAPMO events.”
    Wijaya agreed that it is important to teach children about the importance of good plumbing, sanitation and water conservation. “As IAPMO continues its work promoting the standardization of plumbing systems throughout Indonesia, it is important that we get children invested in the plumbing process to ensure future generations have access to safe, reliable sanitation systems, and healthy drinking water,” Wijaya said.
    Indonesia released a new national standard for plumbing — SNI 8153:2015, Plumbing Systems for Buildings — on March 18, 2015, as part of the nation’s World Plumbing Day celebration. SNI 8153:2015 will be included in the guidelines for water conservation of GREENSHIP rating systems, a Green Building Council Indonesia program.

• 2017-01-23 PT IAPMO Group
  Indonesia Receives ISO/IEC 17025
  and 17065 Accreditations

  • The IAPMO Group’s product testing laboratory and certification facility in Jakarta, Indonesia, has achieved ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO/IEC 17065 accreditations from Komite Akreditasi Nasional (KAN), Indonesia’s national accreditation body, an important milestone following the facility’s opening last May. PT IAPMO Group Indonesia’s state-of-the-art laboratory and certification office in east Jakarta’s Lippo Cikarang, offers testing and certification services for plumbing product manufacturers in support of the implementation of Indonesia’s national plumbing standard, SNI 8153:2015, Plumbing Systems for Buildings, which was developed with the support of IAPMO utilizing the provisions of IAPMO’s flagship Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC^®).
    “I wish to congratulate the staff in Indonesia on these momentously important achievements,” said GP Russ Chaney, CEO of The IAPMO Group. “These accreditations are a testament to their hard work, attention to detail, and professionalism in serving the plumbing industry of Indonesia for the benefit of the Indonesian peoples’ health and welfare.”
    SNI 8153:2015 was released in March 2015, ushering in a new era of standardization for plumbing practices and products on behalf of the nation of more than 250 million. PT IAPMO Group Indonesia’s facility enables local manufacturers to have their products tested and evaluated to demonstrate compliance with the provisions of the plumbing standard.
    “Indonesia features one of the fastest growing construction industries in the world, growth that is supported and enhanced by the implementation of a national plumbing standard and the means for manufacturers to tailor their products to it,” said Ken Wijaya, Executive Vice President of PT IAPMO Group Indonesia. “The now accredited testing and certification facility in Cikarang plays an integrally important role in that process.”
    KAN is a non-structural institution, established by presidential decree in 2001 and responsible to the president of Indonesia. It is tasked with establishing accreditation of conformity assessment bodies and advising Badan Standardisasi Nasional (BSN), the national standardization agency of Indonesia.
    “Accreditation is the backbone of The IAPMO Group’s work worldwide, whether it’s code and standard development, education and training, management systems certification, or in this instance product testing and certification, as it provides credibility and a high degree of confidence in the marketplace,” said Shirley Dewi, IAPMO R&T Senior Vice President of PT IAPMO Group Indonesia. “The IAPMO Group is committed to the policies and procedures necessary to maintain accreditation and is proud that our Indonesian facility has met these same high standards.”
    For more information, visit www.iapmoindonesia.org. For technical questions, please contact Satria Mangunkusumo at satria.mangunkusumo@iapmoindonesia.org or +62-21-85918872. For general inquiries regarding our services, please contact Umi Fadilla at umi.fadilla@iapmort.org or +62-21-85918872.

• 2016-05-25 IAPMO, Indonesian
  Officials Work to Bring Nation’s
  National Standard for Plumbing
  from Classroom to Real World

  • Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia — IAPMO and Indonesian government officials collaborated on two events this week whose joint goal was to take the country’s national standard for plumbing — SNI 8153:2015, Plumbing Systems for Buildings — from the classroom to the real world.
    Both corporate social responsibility projects seek to strengthen the relationship between IAPMO and the Indonesian government in order to enhance their support for the needs of the Indonesian plumbing and sanitation industry and aid in the development of Indonesia’s national standards for health, safety, and the environment.
    On Tuesday, officials from IAPMO and Dinas Kebersihan Dan Pertamanan Kota Semarang (Agency of Cleanliness and Parks for the City of Semarang) attended a ceremony for a public restroom in Parang Kusumo Tlogosari Park in the city of Semarang, Central Java province. Shirley Dewi, Senior Vice President of IAPMO R&T’s Quality Assurance and Client Services, handed off the key to the public restroom and signed the “prasasti” stone on IAPMO’s behalf. Ken Wijaya, Executive Vice President of IAPMO R&T Lab, and Umi Fadilla and Fadjar Sukotjo, Sales Representatives of IAPMO in Indonesia, also attended, as did Mr. Budi Prakosa, Head of City Park Divisions; Mrs. Nurhasanah Sutjahjo and Mr. Atang Sarbini, representatives from the Center of Research and Development of the Ministry of Public Works and Human Settlements; as well as representatives from the local regional authorities.
    The project is intended to serve as a template for standardization that can be replicated. IAPMO provided the technical expert and assisted with the necessary funding to ensure the initial location’s success. IAPMO staff worked with the Indonesian government to identify the appropriate location for the project, set the timeline, and select the contractors.
    “We are very excited to be working with the Indonesian government on this project,” Dewi said. “As buildings continue to be constructed utilizing SNI 8153:2015, the health and safety of more and more Indonesian residents will be protected through improved access to clean, safe water and sanitation.”
    On Monday, IAPMO and Dinas Cipta Karya Dan Tata Ruang Provinsi Jawa Tengah (The Central Java Province of City Planning) held an event to train 18 people to implement SNI 8153:2015 in the field. Wijaya, along with Sutjahjo and Sarbini from Indonesia’s Center of Research and Development of the Ministry of Public Works and Human Settlements, provided the training.
    “IAPMO is committed to providing plumbing education and training for SNI 8153:2015 to give officials and professionals throughout Indonesia the necessary tools to be able to read, understand, interpret, engage, and apply provisions of the new standard,” Wijaya said.

• 2016-05-15 PT IAPMO Group Indonesia
  Opens Laboratory and Certification
  Office in Bekasi, Jawa Barat

  • The IAPMO Group Wednesday celebrated the grand opening of PT IAPMO Group Indonesia’s state-of-the-art laboratory and certification office in Lippo Cikarang — Bekasi (Jakarta), Jawa Barat, Indonesia. The facility will offer testing and certification services for plumbing product manufacturers in support of Indonesia’s newly adopted national plumbing standard, SNI 8153:2015, Plumbing Systems for Buildings.
    The ceremony was held during the third annual Water for Indonesia Now (WIN) Celebrates Indonesian Plumbing Systems Standardization at the Ritz-Carlton Jakarta in Mega Kuningan, Indonesia.
    On May 17, IAPMO held an invitation-only gathering at the new facility that included a ribbon cutting and a special tour. Attendees included Chairman of BSN Prof. Dr. Ir. Bambang Prasetya, M.Sc., Representative of Ministry of Public Works and Human Settlements Ir. Nurhasanah Sutjahjo MM, and U.S. Embassy Commercial Officer Julie Carducci, as well as IAPMO CEO Russ Chaney, Executive Vice President of IAPMO R&T Lab Ken Wijaya, and Senior Vice President of Quality Assurance and Client Services of IAPMO R&T Shirley Dewi.
    “We’re certainly delighted that The IAPMO Group has completed a three-year effort in collaboration with both the U.S. and Indonesian governments to assist Indonesia in creating enhanced public health and safety provisions via the creation of a world-class plumbing code,” Chaney said. “We were very pleased to have received excellent cooperation and support from the BSN, which is Indonesia’s national standards body. We look forward to beginning the testing and certifying of plumbing products, which will facilitate compliance with the new requirements contained in the new BSN national plumbing standard.”
    Indonesia released a new national standard for plumbing — SNI 8153:2015, Plumbing Systems for Buildings — on March 18, 2015, as part of the nation’s World Plumbing Day celebration. SNI 8153:2015 will be included in the guidelines for water conservation of GREENSHIP rating systems, a Green Building Council Indonesia program.
    Prof Dr. Ir. Bambang Prasetya, MSc., Chairman of BSN, said, ”I’m thrilled that the partnership between BSN and IAPMO continues to progress so productively, with the release of the standard last year and now this testing laboratory and certification facility that will continue to build synergy with all stakeholders. The establishment of this facility supports the implementation of SNI 8153:2015 because without it manufacturers would not be able to test and evaluate to the standard. Furthermore, the seminar held during the event advanced public awareness between our industry as the user, government as the regulator, and the laboratory as the operator. I hope the training program can be implemented soon and look forward to our partnership with IAPMO continuing to enhance the plumbing industry in Indonesia.”
    Prof.(R).Dr. Ir. Arief Sabaruddin, CES, Head of the Center of Research and Development of Human Settlement, Agency for Research and Development of the Ministry of Public Works and Housing of the Republic of Indonesia, said, “We are hoping that today’s activities can support the implementation process of SNI 8153:2015, Plumbing Systems for Buildings, as well as providing the maximum benefits for fulfilling the needs of the people toward good plumbing systems that support health and safety, including peace of mind during the construction of buildings, and in conjunction with the Indonesian Law Number 20 Year 2014 (Undang-Undang Indonesia No. 20 Tahun 2014) regarding standardization and conformity assessment; specifically clause 24, in which this standard should be mandatory.”
    Brian McFeeters, Deputy Chief of Mission from the U.S. Embassy, said, “The U.S. Embassy is proud to be part of this launch, as U.S. companies have a lot to offer to support this new environmentally friendly plumbing standard. I would also like to congratulate BSN, IAPMO, and the Ministry of Public Works and Human Settlements on their valuable efforts supporting water conservation and health in building systems and today’s opening of the testing lab and certification office in Bekasi. We look forward to continuing to support the government of Indonesia’s effort to gain the adoption of this standard to ensure that all plumbing products and their installation benefit Indonesia and its quest for safe and healthy water.”
    Wijaya, who heads The IAPMO Group’s testing program in the United States, said, “This facility, which is the first one dedicated to testing and certification of plumbing products in Indonesia, was established to support the implementation effort of SNI 8153:2015 and to assist in promoting the health and safety of Indonesian citizens through good plumbing systems.”
    Dewi added that IAPMO will continue to work with Indonesian officials to promote standardization with the goal of bringing clean, safe water and reliable sanitation to everybody in Indonesia. “The opening of the lab and certification office in Cikarang-Bekasi truly shows IAPMO’s commitment to the Republic of Indonesia, and is an essential part of that effort,” she said.

• 2016-05-16 IAPMO Contributes
  Technical Expertise in Publishing
  SNI 8153-2015

  • The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO^®) and the National Standardization Agency of Indonesia (BSN) on March 18 at the Ritz-Carlton, Jakarta, will co-host an industry and media event to bring awareness about World Plumbing Day and introduce the result of their joint efforts, the Indonesian National Standard (SNI) for plumbing systems.
    The event, revolving around the World Plumbing Council’s (WPC) annual World Plumbing Day — March 11, Every Year, Everywhere — will celebrate the successful development of the first Indonesian National Standard for plumbing — SNI 8513:2015, Plumbing Systems for Buildings — highlighting the need for standardization across the plumbing industry, from standards to certification, and how this document will have an immediate, lasting impact on every citizen of Indonesia. Scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with lunch and refreshments provided, the event will feature opening remarks by Sudhakaran Nair, WPC chairman; GP Russ Chaney, The IAPMO Group CEO; Kristen Bauer, deputy chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy Jakarta; Prof. Dr. Bambang Prasetya, BSN chairman; Saleh Husin, minister of Industry; Hanif Dhakiri, minister of Manpower; and Basuki Hadimuljono, minister of Public Works and Housings.
    The official launching of SNI Plumbing Systems follows.
    The event will feature three panel discussions on subjects directly germane to plumbing systems and their impact on health and safety in Indonesia.
    • Session 1: The implementation of plumbing technology in regional construction development
    • Session 2: The role of plumbing regulation in the development of housing and building, including ensuring clean water and sanitary living conditions, to prepare Indonesia for globalization era
    • Session 3: The role of government, public, and plumbing industry in implementing SNI Plumbing Systems
    Delta, Kohler, Toto, E/One Sewer Systems, Lucky Top, TSP, and Viega are supporting organizations for this important event.
    IAPMO and BSN have collaborated for more than a decade, openly sharing knowledge, resources and ideas that would aid in the development of Indonesian national standards. IAPMO is not only working with officials in Indonesia to enhance the national plumbing system standard to assist in protecting the health and safety of the nation’s citizens through the safe delivery of water through properly installed and certified products, but also helping to promote a level playing field for all manufacturers by providing the necessary capacity building and technical assistance for enforcement.
    The WPC in 2010 established March 11 as World Plumbing Day, an annual celebration to promote appreciation of the plumbing industry’s vital work on behalf of the planet and its people. The event aims to help the general public better understand how the plumbing industry protects the public’s health and safety, demonstrate the extent to which it works to limit mankind’s environmental footprint and to illuminate other important and often unsung work performed by contractors, inspectors, installers, engineers, manufacturers and academicians. IAPMO has been an enthusiastic supporter of World Plumbing Day from its inception, developing educational materials and administering student contests to promote the event.
    For more information, visit www.iapmo.org, or for specific information on this event, visit www.worldplumbingday.org.

• 2016-03-17 IAPMO Hosts
  World Plumbing Day Events
  in Indonesia

  • CEO GP Russ Chaney headlined a contingent of IAPMO senior executives who traveled to Indonesia to celebrate World Plumbing Day at events March 10 and 11.
    Chaney was accompanied by Ken Wijaya, senior director of IAPMO R&T Lab; Shirley Dewi, director of Quality Assurance and Management Systems Registration Services for IAPMO R&T; Megan Lehtonen, vice president of International Business Development for IAPMO; and staff members from IAPMO’s Jakarta office. The U.S. Embassy in Jakarta was also well represented, as Acting Ambassador Kristen Bauer attended the March 10 event; Commercial Officer Margaret Shu Teasdale was on hand for both days’ events; and David Gossack, senior commercial officer and commercial counselor, attended the March 11 festivities.
    On March 10, IAPMO hosted an educational presentation for more than 80 children at Yayasan Rahmatan Lil-Amin Jakarta Timur, an orphanage in Jakarta, to teach them about how proper plumbing ensures people have access to clean and safe water and sanitation. A PowerPoint presentation taught the children about the importance of water and how more than 1 billion people around the world do not have access to drinkable water, 2.6 billion do not have proper toilets, and how dirty water is blamed for more than 3 million children’s deaths each year. Dewi said the children were very responsive to the presentation, and the children even surprised them by writing and performing a song about how important it is not to waste water.
    “The song they wrote and performed defining the importance of water was something we didn’t expect coming into the event,” she said. “They greeted us warmly and we were very touched by it.”
    On March 11 – World Plumbing Day – IAPMO and Badan Standardisasi Nasional (BSN), Indonesia’s national standardization agency, co-hosted an industry and media event to bring awareness about World Plumbing Day and their joint efforts to develop, implement and enforce an Indonesian National Standard (SNI) for plumbing systems through the adoption of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®).
    “For well over a decade, IAPMO has had the benefit of working with BSN to develop a national standard based on IAPMO’s flagship, the UPC,” Chaney said. “We were thrilled to have the acting ambassador, as well as David Gossack, on hand to support IAPMO’s effort.”
    More than 150 people came out for the event, which was covered by Indonesian television and other media, and industry professionals and representatives from various Indonesian ministries participated in a question-and-answer session at the end.
    Wijaya said he has been very appreciative of the support and cooperation IAPMO has received from BSN during the development process, and the event drove home how important having mandatory standards is for those involved in plumbing and sanitation in Indonesia.
    “This event gave me a firsthand look at how much industry and manufacturers want the standards outlined in the SNI to be mandatory,” he said. “I hope the ministries take that step to make it part of the system.”

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