Items Tagged with 'codes'

IAPMO urges its members and other interested parties to get involved in the development process to ensure effectiveness in preserving the public health, safety, and welfare. 

The USHGC is a model code developed by IAPMO to govern the installation and inspection of solar energy systems as a means of promoting the public’s health, safety, and welfare.

Lightning events blur boundaries between systems, and the safest path back to service is to follow the model codes.  

Selected from thousands of nominations, The Hill’s Top Lobbyists have made measurable impacts on the course of policy and politics, whether for corporations, small businesses, local governments, nonprofits, unions or trade associations, according to the publication.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a massive effect on every part of our lives; including the built environment. 

Throughout this period, global governments have been notably active on issues related to chemicals, household equipment, HVAC equipment, mechanical systems, plumbing products, protective equipment, and water heating appliances. I have curated the policy changes to save you time and keep you informed and ahead of the curve.

As a founding member of the High-Performance Buildings Coalition, IAPMO is once again leading industry advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., during High-Performance Buildings Week.

Have you heard of assistive tables? Over the past few years, this plumbing product has been a hot topic in proposed legislation, code development, and standard development.

In October 2023, the United States (U.S.) code development bodies will begin development activities for the 2027 versions of the U.S. model codes. 

This month of June, six months into 2023, is a great time to review the activities of Standards Development Organizations, or SDOS. These organizations develop standards through voluntary consensus processes for product performance and safety, services, processes, systems and personnel.