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...
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...
UNIFORM CODES SPOTLIGHT
March 26, 2026 From the 2024 UPC Illustrated Training Manual, Chapter 9 – VENTS 908.1.2 Vent Connection. Common vent sizing shall be the...
UNIFORM CODES SPOTLIGHT
March 19, 2026 From the 2024 UPC Illustrated Training Manual, Chapter 5 – WATER HEATERS 509.5.10 Space Surrounding Lining or Vent. The...
UNIFORM CODES SPOTLIGHT
March 12, 2026 From the 2024 UPC Illustrated Training Manual, Chapter 6 – WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION 608.1 Inadequate Water Pressure....
UNIFORM CODES SPOTLIGHT
March 5, 2026 From the 2024 UPC Illustrated Training Manual, Chapter 11, STORM DRAINAGE 1101.9 Window Areaway Drains. Window areaways at a...
UNIFORM CODES SPOTLIGHT
February 26, 2026 From the 2024 UPC Illustrated Training Manual, Chapter 6, WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION 610.12.2 Tubing Systems Using...