MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT
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RECENT NEWS IAPMO SOLICITS PROPOSALS FOR THE 2027 UPC & UMCIAPMO is calling for formal code proposals toward the development of the 2027 editions of these prospective American National Standard designated model codes. All proposals recommending new text, revised text or the deletion of text must be written in legislative format and clearly state the reason behind the recommendation.
Proposals can be submitted using the new IAPMO Codes Portal. No proposals will be accepted after January 12, 2024.
TIA HEARING INFORMATION 002-24
In accordance with the IAPMO Regulations Governing Committee Projects, a proposed TIA UMC 002-24, which has been submitted for processing pursuant to Section 5-1 of the Regulations, will be automatically docketed as appeal on the agenda of the IAPMO Standards Council.
Any party may advocate their position before the Council. Please note that most Council meetings are held via teleconference. Parties wishing to address the Council shall notify the Council Secretary, Hugo Aguilar at hugo.aguilar@iapmo.org no later than 48 hours prior to the Council meeting.
Although not required, individuals wishing to advocate a position are encouraged, to the extent practicable, to file written submissions in general conformance with Sections 1-6.3 and 1-6.4 of the Regulations in advance of the meeting at which action will be considered. When an automatically docketed appeal has not been pursued by any party, the Council will not consider the matter as an appeal. The proposed TIA UMC 002-24 will be on the council agenda scheduled for November 09, 2023 at 9:30 AM Pacific (12:30 PM Eastern).
2027 UPC/UMC CODE DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE
The 2027 UPC/UMC Code Development Timeline is now available for download.
2023 USHGC/USPSHTC/WE•STAND REPORT ON COMMENTS
Interested parties are encouraged to download the ROC monographs via the following links: 2023 WE•STAND Report on Comments
The edition of each code, scheduled for publication early next year, is being developed through a process accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The notification of the above ROC's availability will also be posted in the ANSI Standards Action for public review. The public review deadline is Oct 27. Please send any comments to codes-dept@iapmo.org. Anyone may appeal to the Executive Committee of the USHGC/USPSHTC/WESTAND in accordance with Section 9.0 of IAPMO's Regs. The notification of intent to file a written appeal deadline is Oct. 27. 2027 UMC LEGIONELLA TASK GROUPTask Group meetings are open to the public. Interested parties are encouraged to download the previous meeting Minutes. All previous meeting Agendas and Minutes may be accessed via the 2027 UMC archive revisions page. Please contact codes-dept@iapmo.org for additional information.
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ANSI-Accredited Development Process
With its Uniform Plumbing Code; Uniform Mechanical Code; Uniform Solar, Hydronic and Geothermal Code; Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code; and Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand) designated as American National Standards, IAPMO is proud to utilize an open consensus process accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in its code development practice.
Click here to learn more about the IAPMO Codes and Standards development process.
| UPC and UMC Development Process (Four Step Process) |
USHGC, USPSHTC and WE•Stand Development Process (Three Step Process) |
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Building True Consensus
IAPMO gathers the largest assembly of plumbing and mechanical experts in the world at its annual education and business conference, where anyone — members and non-members alike — can have a voice and a vote on proposed changes to the code.
The purpose of the IAPMO code development process is to ensure the continued development and maintenance of the Uniform Codes with the following goals in the forefront:
IAPMO urges its members and other interested parties to get involved in the code development process to ensure that these goals are maintained. Installers, plumbing and mechanical officials, the construction industry, engineers, and manufacturers all benefit from a cooperative effort in developing codes.
Click on the following covers to go directly to the individual document development page
Code Errata, Addendums, Tentative Interim Amendments & Formal Interpretations Available Here
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MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT
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IAPMO Codes and Standards provides innovative codes and standards solutions for the protection of the public’s health, safety and welfare. We address the world’s codes and standards needs to improve life for a better, more resilient tomorrow.
RECENT NEWS IAPMO SOLICITS PROPOSALS FOR THE 2027 UPC & UMCIAPMO is calling for formal code proposals toward the development of the 2027 editions of these prospective American National Standard designated model codes. All proposals recommending new text, revised text or the deletion of text must be written in legislative format and clearly state the reason behind the recommendation.
Proposals can be submitted using the new IAPMO Codes Portal. No proposals will be accepted after January 12, 2024.
TIA HEARING INFORMATION 002-24
In accordance with the IAPMO Regulations Governing Committee Projects, a proposed TIA UMC 002-24, which has been submitted for processing pursuant to Section 5-1 of the Regulations, will be automatically docketed as appeal on the agenda of the IAPMO Standards Council.
Any party may advocate their position before the Council. Please note that most Council meetings are held via teleconference. Parties wishing to address the Council shall notify the Council Secretary, Hugo Aguilar at hugo.aguilar@iapmo.org no later than 48 hours prior to the Council meeting.
Although not required, individuals wishing to advocate a position are encouraged, to the extent practicable, to file written submissions in general conformance with Sections 1-6.3 and 1-6.4 of the Regulations in advance of the meeting at which action will be considered. When an automatically docketed appeal has not been pursued by any party, the Council will not consider the matter as an appeal. The proposed TIA UMC 002-24 will be on the council agenda scheduled for November 09, 2023 at 9:30 AM Pacific (12:30 PM Eastern).
2027 UPC/UMC CODE DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE
The 2027 UPC/UMC Code Development Timeline is now available for download.
2023 USHGC/USPSHTC/WE•STAND REPORT ON COMMENTS
Interested parties are encouraged to download the ROC monographs via the following links: 2023 WE•STAND Report on Comments
The edition of each code, scheduled for publication early next year, is being developed through a process accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The notification of the above ROC's availability will also be posted in the ANSI Standards Action for public review. The public review deadline is Oct 27. Please send any comments to codes-dept@iapmo.org. Anyone may appeal to the Executive Committee of the USHGC/USPSHTC/WESTAND in accordance with Section 9.0 of IAPMO's Regs. The notification of intent to file a written appeal deadline is Oct. 27. 2027 UMC LEGIONELLA TASK GROUPTask Group meetings are open to the public. Interested parties are encouraged to download the previous meeting Minutes. All previous meeting Agendas and Minutes may be accessed via the 2027 UMC archive revisions page. Please contact codes-dept@iapmo.org for additional information.
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ANSI-Accredited Development Process
With its Uniform Plumbing Code; Uniform Mechanical Code; Uniform Solar, Hydronic and Geothermal Code; Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code; and Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand) designated as American National Standards, IAPMO is proud to utilize an open consensus process accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in its code development practice.
Click here to learn more about the IAPMO Codes and Standards development process.
| UPC and UMC Development Process (Four Step Process) |
USHGC, USPSHTC and WE•Stand Development Process (Three Step Process) |
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Building True Consensus
IAPMO gathers the largest assembly of plumbing and mechanical experts in the world at its annual education and business conference, where anyone — members and non-members alike — can have a voice and a vote on proposed changes to the code.
The purpose of the IAPMO code development process is to ensure the continued development and maintenance of the Uniform Codes with the following goals in the forefront:
IAPMO urges its members and other interested parties to get involved in the code development process to ensure that these goals are maintained. Installers, plumbing and mechanical officials, the construction industry, engineers, and manufacturers all benefit from a cooperative effort in developing codes.
Click on the following covers to go directly to the individual document development page
Code Errata, Addendums, Tentative Interim Amendments & Formal Interpretations Available Here
