The Patrick J. Higgins Award recognizes individuals who have significantly contributed to the enhancement of standardization through active involvement in the development and promotion of ASME codes and standards or conformity assessment programs across various disciplines.

This news follows IAPMO Mexico’s accreditation and approval by the same entities in April to provide testing and certification at IAPMO’s facility in Mexico.

Moen is calling attention to concerning new findings that show off-brand, foreign-made faucets present serious health risks for consumers.

The approval opens the door for expanded acceptance in other states seeking to strengthen water resilience and professional development for water systems contractors.

The project involved a complete overhaul of the school’s previously deteriorating sanitation infrastructure, which included poor hygiene conditions and broken toilets. 

IAPMO recently completed Technical Committee Meetings toward the proposed 2027 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code.

IAPMO has made the 2025 Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand) Technical Committee Meeting monograph available for download.

IAPMO has made the 2025 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (USPSHTC) and Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code (USHGC) Technical Committee Meeting Monographs available for download.

IAPMO is proud to announce the Environmental Science, Policy and Research Institute (ESPRI), an organization dedicated to safeguarding public health through the improved management of building water systems, is the newest addition to The IAPMO Group.

These standards were developed by a joint effort of ARCSA International (formerly the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association) and ASPE.