The story of Los Angeles begins long before bright lights and movie stars. For thousands of years, the Tongva people lived along the Los Angeles River and the surrounding valleys, building thriving communities sustained by the region’s mild climate and natural resources. Spanish settlers arrived in 1781 and established El Pueblo de...

IAPMO R&T Lab has expanded its plastic pipe testing services through a strategic investment in advanced laboratory equipment, significantly enhancing its ability to support manufacturers serving the plumbing and mechanical industries. The upgraded capabilities include sustained pressure testing performed in accordance with ASTM F1598...

Innovation in plumbing and mechanical systems rarely arrives all at once. Change occurs in steady waves: new products, new materials, smarter controls, and more efficient systems. Each wave creates opportunities for progress, but it also raises important questions. Does this technology perform reliably? Is the product safe? Can it be...

As IAPMO marks its 100th anniversary, its international presence stands as one of the clearest reflections of how far the organization’s public health mission has reached. What began as a model plumbing code developed for jurisdictions in the United States has, over time, evolved into a global framework for collaboration — one rooted...