IAPMO's and ASSE’s national standards are developed via an open consensus process, in accordance with the ANSI Essential Requirements: Due process requirements for American National Standards and IAPMO/ASSE PP-1 Policies and Procedures for Consensus Development of American National Standards, and approved by the respective standards committee. IAPMO National Standards of Canada (NSC) are developed via an open consensus process, in accordance with the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) Canadian Development, Program Overview and IAPMO/ASSE PP-2:2021 Policies and Procedures for Development of National Standards of Canada.

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IAPMO Codes and Standards provide innovative codes and standards solutions for the protection of the public’s health, safety and welfare. We address the world’s codes and standards needs to improve life for a better, more resilient tomorrow. 

American National Standards (ANSI)

Under Public Review:

ASSE 1011 – Performance Requirements for Hose Connection Vacuum Breakers, Deadline for comment is December 19, 2022

ASSE 1017 - Performance Requirements for Temperature Actuated Mixing Valves for Hot Water Distribution Systems, Deadline for comment is January 16, 2023

ASSE 1018 – Performance Requirements for Trap Seal Primer Valves - Potable Water Supplied, Deadline for comment is December 26, 2022

ANSI Standards Open Projects:

IAPMO Standards: The Open Projects for American National Standards are listed on our website. Please contact standards@IAPMOstandards.org if you wish to get involved in the development of a standard. 

ASSE Standards: The Standards Update for American National Standards are listed on our website.

IAPMO Standards is currently seeking “Enforcing Authority” and “Consumer” interest categories representation in the Plumbing Standards Committee and the Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code (USHGC). The Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (USPSHTC) is currently seeking “Enforcing Authority” and “User” interest categories. 

Enforcing Authority, Consumers, and User are defined as follows:

Enforcing Authority: a representative or an agency or an organization that promulgates and/or enforces standards (e.g., regulatory agency, inspectors and enforcers).

Consumer: a person who is, or represents, the ultimate purchaser of a product, system, or service (e.g., end user of a product and distributor).

User: A representative of an entity that is subject to the provisions of the standard or that voluntarily uses the standard.

IAPMO Standards is currently seeking Technical Subcommittee members for the development of the following new standards:

IAPMO Z1065, Airgap Units for Water Conditioning Equipment Installation  

IAPMO Z1095, Pipe Support Hangers and Hooks

If you wish to serve on the IAPMO Technical Committee, please submit your application online at IAPMO Technical Committee Application or contact standards@IAPMOstandards.org. If you wish to apply to the USHGC or the USPSHTC, please visit the online application

ASSE Standards is currently seeking “Consumer”, “Installer/Maintainer” and “User” interest categories representation in the Product Standards Committee.

Consumer, Installer/Maintainer and User are defined as follows:

Consumer: a person who is, or represents, the ultimate purchaser of a product, system, or service (e.g., end user of a product and distributor).

Installer/Maintainer: a representative of an entity that is in the business of installing or maintaining a product, assembly or system affected by the standard (e.g., contractors, subcontractor, and construction labor organization).

User: a representative of an entity that is subject to the provisions of the standard or that voluntarily uses the standard (e.g., educator, skill-trade trainer, skill trades person and academia).

If you wish to serve on the ASSE Technical Committee, please download the ASSE Working Group Application Form or contact standards@IAPMOstandards.org.

Recent Publications:

ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 27000-2022, 

Hybrid Fire Extinguishing Systems Personnel

CSA B45.5/IAPMO Z124-2022, Plastic Plumbing Fixtures

CSA B125.5/IAPMO Z600-2022, Flexible Water Connectors with Excess Flow Shut-off Devices

National Standards of Canada (CAN) 

Under Public Review: None

The standards development and activities for National Standards of Canada are tracked through the Work Program Table.

IAPMO Standards is currently seeking Canadian representation in Plumbing Standards Committee in the “Enforcing Authority,” “Consumer,” and “User” interest categories.

Enforcing Authority and Consumers are defined as follows:

Enforcing Authority: a representative or an agency or an organization that promulgates and/or enforces standards (e.g., regulatory agency, inspectors and enforcers).

Consumer: a person who is, or represents, the ultimate purchaser of a product, system, or service (e.g., end user of a product and distributor).

User: a representative of an entity that is subject to the provisions of the standard or that voluntarily uses the standard (e.g., educator, skill-trade trainer, skill trades person and academia).

If you wish to serve on the technical committee, please please submit your application online at IAPMO Technical Committee Application or contact standards@IAPMOstandards.org.

ASSE Standards is currently seeking Canadian representation in the Product Standards Committee in the “Consumer”, “Installer/Maintainer” and “User” interest categories.

Consumer, Installer/Maintainer and User are defined as follows:

Consumer: a person who is, or represents, the ultimate purchaser of a product, system, or service (e.g., end user of a product and distributor).

Installer/Maintainer: a representative of an entity that is in the business of installing or maintaining a product, assembly or system affected by the standard (e.g., contractors, subcontractor, and construction labor organization).

User: a representative of an entity that is subject to the provisions of the standard or that voluntarily uses the standard (e.g., educator, skill-trade trainer, skill trades person and academia).

ASSE Standards is currently seeking Working Group members for the development of a new standard, ASSE 1103, Performance Requirements for First Stage Pressure Regulating Valves and High Range Pressure Regulating Valves.

If you wish to serve on the ASSE Technical Committee, please download the ASSE Working Group Application Form or contact standards@IAPMOstandards.org.

Recent Publications:

IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Z124.10-2022, Water Closet and Urinal Partitions

When a new and novel product comes to the market, the industry must have confidence that the product will function as intended, but most importantly, it is safe for public use.

The IAPMO Industry Standards undergo a rigorous development and revision procedure with the input from interested stakeholders including manufacturers, city officials, building and plumbing inspectors, and product distributors through our open consensus standards development process. This includes a 20-day public review period, where the draft standard is published on our public review webpage.

Through our industry standards, IAPMO provides manufacturers and product developers a vehicle for introducing new products to the marketplace in timely manner.

Under Public Review:

IAPMO TS 26 – Prefabricated Quick Connect Fittings with Reinforced Hoses for Recreational-Vehicle Pressurized Water Systems, Deadline for comment is December 5, 2022.

IAPMO Manual - 2022 – Manual of Recommended Practice for Toilet Room Design: All Gender/Health Safety, Privacy and Security, Deadline for comment is December 19, 2022.

To request a copy of any or all of the drafts listed above, please contact standards@iapmostandards.org.

ASSE Listing Evaluation Criteria (LEC)

ASSE recognizes the importance and benefits of input from a variety of industry stakeholders in order to develop the best standards and performance documents. Listing Evaluation Criteria (LEC) are Other Recognized Documents (ORD’s) that establish the initial rules for unique products in the marketplace. An LEC is an opportunity for new devices to gain a footing in the marketplace when combined with 3rd-party certification. This includes a 20-day public review period, where the draft standard is published on our public review webpage.

LEC Under Public Review:

None

Recent Industry Standards Publications:

IAPMO IGC 325-2022, High Efficiency Oil/Water Separators

IAPMO IGC 360-2022,

Compression Fittings for Water Supply and Gas Piping Applications

IAPMO IGC 375-2022,

Wastewater Solid-Liquid Separators and System Components

IAPMO PS 23-2022, Dishwasher/Reverse Osmosis Drain Airgaps

IAPMO PS 42-2022, Pipe Alignment and Secondary Support Systems with or without Pipe Safety or Protection

IAPMO TS 36-2022, Prefabricated Quick Connect Fittings with Reinforced Hoses for Recreational-Vehicle Pressurized Water Systems

IAPMO Seeks Technical Committee Members for 2027 UPC and UMC

IAPMO Solicits Public Comments for 2023 WE•Stand, 2024 USHGC, USPSHTC

Report on Proposals (ROP) Toward Development of 2023 WE•Stand Now Available for Online Download

IAPMO Seeks Standards Committee Members for Development of National Standards for the United States and Canada

IAPMO Publishes American National Standards and Canadian National Standards on Press Fittings and Partitions

IAPMO Advances Development of 2023 WE•Stand During Technical Committee Meetings

IAPMO Advances Development of 2024 Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code and Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code During Technical Committee Meetings

Wisconsin Approves Water Demand Calculator as Alternate Standard for Sizing Water Supply Piping

ASSE International Publishes New Edition of Backflow Prevention Field Test Procedures Booklet

ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 5000-2022 Now Available

2022 California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code Now Available

Report Shows Lack of Basic Water, Sanitation Services Costs U.S. Economy More Than $8.5 Billion Per Year

IAPMO Publishes Water Demand Calculator™ as Standalone Document

IAPMO Advances Development of 2024 Uniform Codes During Technical Committee Meetings

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