By Mike Flenniken

SANTA BARBARA KEEPS ITS BUILDING & SAFETY DIVISION INSPECTORS BUSY DESPITE THERE BEING LITTLE ROOM FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
By Mike Flenniken
SANTA BARBARA KEEPS ITS BUILDING & SAFETY DIVISION INSPECTORS BUSY DESPITE THERE BEING LITTLE ROOM FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
By Nora DePalma
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.
Story by Mike Flenniken
IAPMO SCB PARTICIPATES IN EVENT CONNECTING CALIFORNIAN AND MEXICAN MANUFACTURERS AND SUPPLIERS
January 6, 2023 • Column • IWSH • Views: 0
Hello and thank you for taking the time to check in on our latest IWSH updates. As you have been reading throughout this new issue of Official, September 2022 was a special month for the whole IAPMO community as the annual IAPMO Education and Business Conference returned in-person following a two-year virtual alternative. It was …...
January 6, 2023 • Column • Views: 1
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...
January 5, 2023 • Column • Views: 1
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...
January 5, 2023 • Column • Views: 2
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...
January 5, 2023 • Column • Views: 1
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...
January 4, 2023 • Column • Views: 1
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...
January 3, 2023 • Column • Views: 1
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...
November 18, 2022 • Column • Views: 3
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...
November 18, 2022 • Column • Feature • Views: 23
Homeowners and business owners routinely receive a bill in the mail for the water the occupants used over the preceding billing cycle. That amount was measured by a water meter attached to the residence or building. But how do they know whether they can trust that meter? Thanks to testing benches and a new system …...
August 12, 2022 • Column • Views: 87
Product certification, which includes product listing and labeling, is essential in the plumbing industry. This helps protect the public’s health and safety. Third- party certification agencies ensure the products that bear a certification mark have met the industry standards and plumbing codes that include critical safety...
January 5, 2023 • President's Message • Views: 2
As I assess the past year, I can happily report IAPMO has emerged from the pandemic wiser, stronger and even better equipped to serve our...
January 5, 2023 • Chief Executive Officer • Views: 4
It was great to have everybody back together again in Charlotte for IAPMO’s 93rd annual Education and Business Conference. It really felt...
January 27, 2023 • Code Development • Code News • Industry News • Views: 1
Ontario, Calif. — The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) and...
January 27, 2023 • Industry News • Views: 1
Washington, DC— Today, the US Water Alliance joined a new Environmental Protection Agency-led...
January 26, 2023 • Industry News • Views: 0
Menomonee Falls, Wis., (January 25, 2023) — Simplify soap refills while saving time and money...
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