IAPMO Solicits Public Comments on 2024 UPC, UMC |
IAPMO®, developer of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®), is calling for public comments on the Report on Proposals (ROP) for the 2024 editions of these codes.
The UPC Report on Proposals can be obtained HERE.
The UMC Report on Proposals can be obtained HERE.
The public comment form, as well as instructions and background on IAPMO’s ANSI-accredited consensus-development process, can be found HERE.
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Report on Proposals Toward Development of 2024 UPC and UMC Now Available for Online Download |
IAPMO, developer of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®), has posted online the 2021 Report on Proposals (ROP) for the 2024 editions of these seven-time American National Standard-designated model codes.
No hardcopy editions of these publications will be printed or distributed. Interested parties are encouraged to download the documents at the following links:
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IAPMO Seeks Medical Gas Resiliency Task Group Members |
IAPMO is accepting applications from technical experts to participate on the Medical Gas Resiliency Task Group.
The scope of the Medical Gas Resiliency Task Group is to develop modifications to medical gas design/installation guidance to allow medical gas systems to be more responsive in handling variable loads, such as those seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Southern California Pipe Trades District Council 16, Southwest Pipe Trades Association Pledge IWSH Support |
The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) is honored to announce that Southern California Pipe Trades District Council 16 and the Southwest Pipe Trades Association have become the latest IWSH Gold-level Global Partners.
Through this collaboration, IWSH and the pipe trades will continue their important work bringing water and sanitation to communities in need.
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IAPMO Signs SepticSmart Proclamation |
EPA’s SepticSmart Week will take place September 20-24, 2021. This event focuses on educating homeowners and communities on the proper care and maintenance of their septic systems. With over one in five households in the U.S. using septic systems, it’s important to learn how homeowners can save money, protect their health, and preserve the environment by following EPA’s SepticSmart Week tips and advice.
As a long-time supporter of the goals of the U.S. EPA’s SepticSmart Week, IAPMO CEO Dave Viola signed the following proclamation:
WHEREAS, proper septic system use and routine care are vital to protecting public health, preserving our highly valued groundwater, lakes, streams and waterways, and avoiding costly repairs that can result from neglect; and
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Dodge Momentum Index Loses Steam in August |
The Dodge Momentum Index dropped 3% in August to 148.7 (2000=100) from the revised July reading of 154.0. The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics, is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.
The commercial planning component lost 2% in August, while the institutional component fell by 6%.
Projects entering the earliest stages of planning have declined following the torrid pace set in the spring. The decline in August was the third consecutive drop in the Momentum Index, which is now off 14% from the most recent high in May, since May the commercial component is down 10% and the institutional component is 22% lower.
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New Tools to Help You Participate in Imagine a Day Without Water |
In a little over a month, we will be celebrating Imagine a Day Without Water, a national education campaign held on October 21 that brings together diverse stakeholders to highlight how water is essential, invaluable, and in need of investment. We want to make sure you have all the tools you need to plan your Imagine a Day Without Water agenda before October 21, so we have shared a variety of new resources on our website, which are summarized below:
· Social media graphics and logos for you to download and use with your Imagine a Day Without Water messaging or event on Facebook, Twitter, or another digital platform.
· An op-ed template to help you craft an editorial piece to submit to your local newspaper.
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AHR Expo Announces Open Registration for 2022, a Much-anticipated In-person Return as the Show Heads to Vegas |
The AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) will return to Las Vegas Jan. 31 – Feb. 2, 2022, after a forced cancellation in 2021 planned for Chicago. The highly anticipated 2022 Show will be the industry’s first major in-person gathering following pandemic shutdowns. Registration is free and attendees are encouraged to register early on ahrexpo.com. Show management is elated to sound the horn, “We’re back!”
“We are honored to welcome the HVACR community back for the first large-scale, in-person industry event,” said Mark Stevens, manager of AHR Expo. “It’s been a long road and we are ready to reignite the momentum that comes from collaborating at a live event. We understand the disappointment in last year’s forced cancellation and we are thrilled to once again host the Show that our industry partners value so much.”
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Addressing Links Between Poverty, Housing, Water Access and Affordability in Detroit |
In a new study of access to clean and affordable water in Detroit, University of Michigan researchers found that about 10% of the city’s population is “triple burdened,” meaning those residents face higher than average rates of poverty, housing cost burden and incomplete plumbing.
And in some Detroit neighborhoods, up to 10% of homes lack complete access to water, meaning they lack either hot and cold running water, a bathtub or shower, or a sink with a faucet, according to the study funded by U-M’s Poverty Solutions initiative.
“Ensuring water access and affordability for Detroit residents is critical,” said Sara Hughes, an environmental policy analyst at the School for Environment and Sustainability and lead author of the study. “Solving the water access and affordability challenge in Detroit requires engaging with the interactive consequences of an aging system, high levels of poverty and persistent housing challenges.”
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Still Confused About Water Temperature Control Devices? |
A little over five years ago, an article titled “When Will the Confusion End?” was published in ASSE’s former publication, Backflow Prevention & Plumbing Standards (BPPS) magazine. That April 2016 article hoped to explain which water temperature control devices should be installed for particular applications and why. Feedback, at that time, agreed that it helped, but more information was needed.
Since then, ASSE’s Scald Awareness Task Group published a white paper titled, “Guidelines for Temperature Control Devices in Domestic Hot Water Systems,” along with a corresponding “pocket guide,” which outlines the proper water temperature control device to be used in various applications. Additionally, ASSE International published three new product performance standards for water heaters that precisely control their outlet temperature. All of these tools can help you make your temperature control device selection more easily.
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2021 ASPE Tech Symposium
September 22-26, 2021
San Diego, CA
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IAPMO 92nd Annual Education and Business Conference - Virtual
September 26-30, 202
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WaterSmart Innovations 2021
October 6-5, 2021
Las Vegas, NV
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Water Demand Calculator Summit
November 4, 2021
Virtual
Save the Date - More Info Coming Soon
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Upcoming Training | Earn your Continuing Education with IAPMO training. |
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IAPMO is an approved provider for Continuing Education by USGBC, IACET, AIA and many local organizations and jurisdictions. Contact the IAPMO Training staff to register at 1-877-427-6601, or go to our website https://iapmolearn.org/ to register online. New training dates are added periodically!
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