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IAPMO Opens Public Review for Manual on Construction Practices for Potable Building Water Systems

March 12, 2026

The public review period will remain open through April 24.

ICC-ES Named Water Ambassador for Intelligent Use of Water at MCE 2026

March 5, 2026

ICC-ES evaluations and certifications help advance smart, water-efficient products and systems for the built environment.

UL Solutions Welcomes New Lead Regulatory Engineer

March 4, 2026

Pete Jackson, joins UL Solutions as a lead regulatory engineer in the Codes and Regulatory Services (CARS) department.

HARDI Announces Hiring of Zac Johnson as Senior Policy Lead for HVACR Codes and Rebates

March 3, 2026

Johnson brings a rare blend of hands-on HVAC product engineering and direct codes and standards experience.

IAPMO Launches March4Water 2026: Water Solutions for Growing Communities

March 2, 2026

March4Water connects state and local policymakers with evidence-based solutions to create a safer, healthier, and more affordable built environment.

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Q&A with Michael Wilson, Founder and Principal, Pipelining Technologies Inc.

How Florida’s crackdown on CIPP ‘gapping’ is reshaping inspections, enforcement, and national pipe lining standards.

March 2, 2026

Steve Smith

Following the Surfside tragedy, Florida is cracking down on the dangerous practice of CIPP "gapping" to ensure structural pipe repairs actually meet safety codes and protect building integrity.

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IAPMO Turns 100

In 2026, IAPMO will celebrate a century of protecting health, advancing innovation and shaping the built environment.

March 2, 2026

Celebrate a century of progress as IAPMO marks its 100th anniversary in 2026, honoring a legacy of protecting public health and shaping the future of global water safety and building resilience.

Collaborative Healthcare Design

Understanding the Reasons Behind Code Requirements

It is crucial for designing resilient plumbing systems in healthcare facilities that can operate during emergencies.

March 2, 2026

Lowell Manalo

Gain insight into how OSHPD (now HCAI) regulations shape resilient plumbing designs for California healthcare facilities to ensure they remain self-reliant and operational during seismic events.

Code Classroom

The Difference Between Building Codes and Industry Standards

Codes set minimum requirements; standards are developed through consensus by various organizations. Both play distinct but interconnected roles in the construction industry.

March 2, 2026

Ron George

Explore the distinct but interconnected roles of building codes and industry standards, and learn how they combine to ensure safety, quality, and legal compliance in construction.