Explore the latest updates from ANSI, ASME, CSA, and other leading code bodies as Ron George, CPD, recaps key plumbing standards meetings and regulatory changes shaping the industry in 2025.

The 30-day ANSI public review period will run from July 25 through Aug. 24, 2025.  

New York has taken an important step to improve the safety, accessibility and resilience of its communities.

The city of Phoenix has announced adoption of the 2024 Phoenix Building Construction Code, which incorporates the 2024 edition of IAPMO’s Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and its Appendix M: the Water Demand Calculator.

The two organizations are working together to empower jurisdictions with AI-powered compliance tools to streamline permitting and tackle housing delays.

Southern Nevada Building Officials this month led a group of area jurisdictions in adopting the 2024 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code, ensuring Southern Nevadans continue to be guarded by the protections of IAPMO’s flagship documents.

ASSE professional qualification standard working group members will assist the Professional Qualifications Standards Committee (PQSC) with the continued development of these American National Standards.

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Recent amendments to the Maryland State Fire Prevention Code have eliminated the requirement to retrofit existing high-rise residential buildings with automatic fire sprinkler systems, a deeply concerning reversal of nationally recognized life safety standards. 

The International Code Council (ICC) is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions.