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...
LADWP Team Visits IAPMO as Organizations Expand Technical Collaboration
Members of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Efficiency Solutions Engineering team visited IAPMO World Headquarters in...
Building a Stronger Workforce Through Professional Qualifications
The year was 1906. Across the United States, plumbing practices varied dramatically from one community to the next. Inspection...
Following the Path of Yes
Dave Svoboda has made a career out of saying yes to new opportunities. The Wyoming native was 20 years old, living in Las Vegas and working...
The Next 100 Years Start Now
As we wrap up IAPMO’s centennial year, I want to start with a sincere thank-you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Annual Education...
ARCSA Conference Showcases Solutions for a Changing Water Landscape
ARCSA International’s 2026 Annual Conference brought the rainwater harvesting and water reuse community together Sept. 16–17 at the...
Knowing What Is Actually Happening in the Pipe: Field Skills, Technical Tools, and the Case for Deeper Competency in Building Water Safety
There is a version of building water safety that looks good on paper. The water management plan is in the binder. The flushing log has...
Grateful for the Past, Ready for the Future
As 2026 comes to a close, I’ve found myself reflecting on what has been an extraordinary year for IAPMO. Celebrating our 100th...
State of IAPMO: Built for the Next 100 Years
Normally, my role at this time of year is to provide you the State of IAPMO — a look at how our association is performing and where we...
UNIFORM CODES SPOTLIGHT
August 6, 2026 From the 2024 UPC Illustrated Training Manual, Chapter 7 – SANITARY DRAINAGE 704.3 Commercial Sinks. Pot sinks, scullery...
UNIFORM CODES SPOTLIGHT
July 30, 2026 From the 2024 UPC Illustrated Training Manual, Chapter 3 – GENERAL REGULATIONS 312.6 Freezing Protection. No water, soil,...