Finding Purpose in Plumbing
THIRD-YEAR APPRENTICE IVORY UGAITAFA FINDS FULFILLMENT, MENTORSHIP AND MOMENTUM AFTER SWITCHING CAREERS TO THE TRADES Ivory Ugaitafa was...
Innovation Moves in Waves, Standards Move with It
Innovation in plumbing and mechanical systems rarely arrives all at once. Change occurs in steady waves: new products, new materials,...
Global Reach Built on Local Partnerships
As IAPMO marks its 100th anniversary, its international presence stands as one of the clearest reflections of how far the organization’s...
IAPMO is Turning Up the Heat on Fraudulent Products
As IAPMO moves through its centennial year, I’ve been thinking a great deal about how far this organization has come and how closely our...
Come Home to IAPMO: Celebrating a Century Together
Serving as IAPMO president is a profound responsibility. To do so during our 100th anniversary year is the greatest honor of my...
Redefining Resilience
PLUMBING AND ENERGY SYSTEMS EXPERT CALLS FOR SHIFT IN APPROACH When discussing resilience in buildings, the conversation often centers on...
Brewing Confidence in Reuse
CANYON TURN RECYCLED SHOWER AND LAUNDRY WATER INTO AWARD-WINNING CRAFT BEER They proved it could be done. Now they’re seeing if it will...
Mechanical Duct and Exhaust Compliance in the UMC
EXAMINING FIRE-RATED ASSEMBLIES, DAMPER SELECTION, AIR CLASSIFICATION, AND SHUTDOWN REQUIREMENTS THAT COMMONLY TRIGGER FIELD CORRECTIONS...
UNIFORM CODES SPOTLIGHT
April 9, 2026 From the 2024 UPC Illustrated Training Manual, Chapter 9, VENTS 908.2.1 Vent Connection. The dry vent connection to the...
UNIFORM CODES SPOTLIGHT
April 2, 2026 From the 2024 UPC Illustrated Training Manual, Chapter 9 – VENTS 910.3 Vents. Each combination waste and vent system, as...