IAPMO Opens 94th Annual Education and Business Conference
San Antonio, Texas (Sept. 27, 2023) — The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) on Monday opened its...
IAPMO Publishes Spanish, International English Versions of “My Mom Is a Plumbing Superhero” Coloring Book
Ontario, Calif. ― Thanks to an overwhelmingly positive response and the desire for it to be accessible to people around the globe, the...
IAPMO Publishes Children’s Coloring Book “My Mom Is a Plumbing Superhero”
First Children’s Book to Focus on Women Plumbers’ Contributions; Aims to Shift Perceptions of Plumbing Careers with Women and...
IWSH Award Winners Deserve Recognition and Our Deepest Gratitude
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...
IWSH Completes New Plumbing Training Facility at Navajo Technical University Ahead of Program Launch
Washington, D.C. — In preparation for the start of the Navajo Nation’s first dedicated plumbing training program later this month, the...
2022 California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code Now Available
Ontario, Calif. – The 2022 editions of the California Plumbing Code (CPC®) and California Mechanical Code (CMC®) have been formally...
UNIFORM CODES SPOTLIGHT
April 16, 2026 From the 2024 UPC Illustrated Training Manual, Chapter 9, VENTS 901.3 Trap Seal Protection. The vent system shall be...
ANSWERS & ANALYSIS: Second Quarter 2026
Q&As TAKEN FROM THE ONLINE EDITIONS OF THE UPC AND UMC SUBJECT: Hot and Cold Water RequiredSECTION: 601.2.1 (2024 UPC) Question: 1....
Plumbing for Health
In busy urban health care centers, safe water is as essential as medicine — yet it is often taken for granted until something fails. A...
Los Angeles: Back Where It All Began
The story of Los Angeles begins long before bright lights and movie stars. For thousands of years, the Tongva people lived along the Los...
Building a Smarter Water Future
In regions where every drop of water counts, the work of a plumber becomes far more than a trade — it becomes a frontline defense in the...
Code Quiz: Second Quarter 2026
Questions related to the 2021 UPC Study Guide, Chapter 10, Traps and Interceptors Questions related to the 2021 UMC Study Guide, Chapter...
Rethinking Facility Water Use: How Alternative Water Supplies Are Shaping a More Resilient Future
Across the industrial, commercial, and technology sectors, a profound shift is underway in how facilities think about water. With...
IAPMO’s 100th Anniversary Conference Is Here
FROM YOUR MEMBERSHIP TEAM Some milestones deserve more than a mention. They deserve to be experienced. In 2026, IAPMO turns 100 years old...
2025 IWSH ESSAY COMPETITION: Winning Entry
‘Why should the government and private sector come together to provide improved access to clean drinking water?’ RUNNER-UP 2025 IWSH...
IAPMO R&T Lab Expands Plastic Pipe Testing Capabilities
IAPMO R&T Lab has expanded its plastic pipe testing services through a strategic investment in advanced laboratory equipment,...