Manufacturers have many options when it comes to having their products certified. However, only IAPMO offers a committee of knowledgeable industry experts who take a final look to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards. Unlike other product certifiers, where product certification decisions are made solely by technical...

Flushometer-valve toilets containing two primary components, a flushometer valve and a toilet bowl, are commonly found in restrooms at such heavily trafficked commercial, institutional or industrial locations as airports, schools, movie theatres, public buildings and sports arenas. The federal standard for these toilets is a flush volume...

IAPMO SCB PARTICIPATES IN EVENT CONNECTING CALIFORNIAN AND MEXICAN MANUFACTURERS AND SUPPLIERS IAPMO SCB (Systems Certification Body) was well represented at the inaugural CAL-MEX Aerospace Expo, an event held Sept. 22 at the San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) whose aim was to connect California aerospace manufacturers with...

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) was pleased to participate as a Global Industry Partner in the Plumbing and Heating event at WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition (WSC2022SE), Nov. 2-4 at GROHE Technikum in Lahr, Germany. The competition showcased national champions from 20 WorldSkills...

RPA RELEASES VERSION 6.0 OF ITS FREE BUILDING EFFICIENCY SYSTEM TOOL The Hydronic Industry Alliance-Commercial (HIA-C) committee of IAPMO’s Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA) has released the latest version of its free, interactive Building Efficiency System Tool (BEST). According to RPA Chairman Rick Bostian, “Every time we...

When President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 into law Aug. 9, he did more than enact legislation that would help position the United States to become a global leader in the manufacturing of semiconductors. The massive bill also included language directing the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to...

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) applauds the U.S. Congress on passage of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, legislation that includes creation of a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) program, in consultation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), for premise...