With its Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Solar Energy, Hydronic and Geothermal Code and Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code designated as American National Standards, IAPMO is proud to utilize an open consensus process accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in its code development practice.

IAPMO gathers the largest assembly of plumbing and mechanical experts in the world at its annual education and business conference, where anyone — members and non-members alike — can have a voice and a vote on proposed changes to the code.

The purpose of the IAPMO code development process is to ensure the continued development and maintenance of the Uniform Codes with the following goals in the forefront:

• Effectiveness in preserving the public health, safety, and welfare.
• The timely evaluation and recognition of technological developments pertaining to construction regulations.
• A consensus process, which provides for the open discussion of proposals by all parties who wish to participate.

IAPMO urges its members and other interested parties to get involved in the code development process to ensure that these goals are maintained. Installers, plumbing and mechanical officials, the construction industry, engineers, and manufacturers all benefit from a cooperative effort in developing codes.

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2021 UPC and UMC PETITION INFORMATION

Three petitions to the IAPMO Board of Directors have been timely filed with the Petitions Clerk which relate to the issuance of the 2021 edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code and Uniform Plumbing Code. If an interested party intends to participate in the hearing or submit a written response, s/he should notify the Petitions Clerk upon filing a written response by January 22, 2020. Click here for more information.

STANDARDS COUNCIL APPEALS INFORMATION

The Standards Council appeals decisions are now available and can be obtained here. Parties wishing to file a petition shall notify the Council Secretary, Ms. Gaby Davis at gaby.davis@iapmo.org no later than December 16, 2019. Written petitions to the Board must be received by January 6, 2020. 

TIA HEARING INFORMATION

In accordance with the IAPMO Governing Committee Projects, proposed TIAs UMC TIA 008-18, UPC TIA 004-18, and UPC TIA 005-18 which have been submitted for processing pursuant to Section 5-1 of the Regulations, will be automatically docketed as an appeal on the agenda of the IAPMO Standards Council. Any party may advocate their position before the Council. Please note that parties wishing to address the Council may do so via teleconference. Parties wishing to address the Council shall notify the Council Secretary, Ms. Gaby Davis at gaby.davis@iapmo.org, no later than 48 hours prior to the Council meeting. Although not required, individuals wishing to advocate a position are encouraged, to the extent practicable, to file written submission in general conformance with Sections 1-6.3 and 1-6.4 of the Regulations in advance of the meeting at which action will be considered. The proposed TIAs will be on the council agenda to be announced at a later date. When an automatically docketed appeal has not been pursued by any party, the Council will not consider the matter as an appeal.

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