UPC and UMC Development Process
(Four Step Process)
CODE DEVELOPMENT
IAPMO Codes are developed in accordance with an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited development process
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
The 2027 UPC/UMC Code Development Timeline is now available for download.
The 2027 USPSHTC/USHGC Code Development Timeline is now available for download.
The 2027 WESTAND Code Development Timeline is now available for download.
In accordance with the IAPMO Regulations Governing Committee Projects, a proposed TIA UMC 003-24, which has been submitted for processing pursuant to Section 5-1 of the IAPMO Regulations Governing Committee Projects, will be automatically docketed as an 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 IAPMO Regulations Governing Committee Projects 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 003-24 will be on the council agenda scheduled for Monday, November 4, 2024 at 8:30 AM Pacific (11:30 PM Eastern).
IAPMO is calling for formal public comments toward the development of the 2027 editions of UPC and UMC. All public comments must include the exact recommended wording as either new, revised or deleted text. In addition, the problem the recommendation is intended to resolve and the specific reason for making the comment must be stated.
Public comments may be submitted via the new IAPMO Codes Portal at the following URL: https://codeproposals.iapmo.org/
Instructions on how to submit public comments through the IAPMO Codes Portal can be obtained at the following URL: https://codes.iapmo.org/docs/IAPMO%20Instructions%20for%20Submitting%20Comments.pdf
No comments will be accepted after Jan. 17, 2025.
For questions about submitting comments for the UPC, contact Enrique Gonzalez, at (909) 230-5535 or enrique.gonzalez@iapmo.org. For questions about submitting comments for the UMC, contact Taylor Duran, at (909) 218-8126 or taylor.duran@iapmo.org
IAPMO is calling for formal code proposals toward the development of the 2027 edition of NSPC. All proposed changes must be submitted in electronic format to nspc@iapmo.org. If a standard is referenced, a copy of that standard must accompany the proposed code change that is submitted to the committee.
No proposals will be accepted after the 5 p.m. EST deadline Feb. 28, 2025
For more information, please contact IAPMO NSPC staff at nspc@iapmo.org
Interested parties are encouraged to download the ROPs via the following links:
Access the IAPMO Codes Portal to submit a code change.
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.
USHGC, USPSHTC and WE•Stand Development Process
(Three Step Process)
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 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:
- Effectiveness in preserving the public health, safety, and welfare.
- The timely evaluation and recognition of technological developments pertaining to construction regulations.
- A consensus process, which provides for the open discussion of proposals by all parties who wish to participate.
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.
UNIFORM CODES
