Codes & Standards

Renovating for a More Resilient Tomorrow

Mon, 18 May 2026 07:08:24 -0400

United Association Local 525 JATC Earns National HVACR Program Accreditation

Fri, 08 May 2026 11:41:00 -0400

Serving Southern Nevada since 1938, United Association Local 525 has played a vital role in developing highly trained professionals in the trades.

Early Bird Registration Open for ICC 2026 Annual Conference and Expo

Thu, 07 May 2026 14:12:00 -0400

The annual conference will offer opportunities for networking, professional development and celebrating building safety professionals from around the world.

A Century of Safeguarding Public Health: IAPMO’s First 100 Years

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Trace the century-long evolution of IAPMO and the transformation of plumbing and mechanical codes from local rules into global frameworks for health and sustainability.

The Common Code Format for the Model Plumbing Codes

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Discover the history and key structural differences between the IPC and UPC to ensure your plumbing installations remain safe and code-compliant.

ICC Building Safety Month Advances Public Safety and Community Resilience

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:48:00 -0400

Building Safety Month has helped people understand the impact that building codes have on their daily lives.

NFSA to Honor 2026 Award Recipients, Hall of Fame Inductees at Annual Conference

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:33:00 -0400

The National Fire Sprinkler Association will recognize industry leaders, technical experts and public safety advocates during its 2026 Annual Seminar and Business & Leadership Conference in Seattle.

NIBS Announces Speaker Lineup for 2026 Building Innovation Conference

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:08:31 -0400

Leaders from across the built environment will gather at the 2026 Building Innovation Conference to address innovation, resilience and the future of infrastructure delivery.

NFPA Board Names Ross Ashley as Next CEO and President

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:37:00 -0400

Ashley will start July 1 and will work alongside Jim Pauley who has served as NFPA president and CEO since 2014 and will retire at the end of July.

ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Series 22000-2026 Now Available

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:18:00 -0400

ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Series 22000-2026 contains the uniform minimum requirements for qualified installers and service technicians of water treatment equipment.

ARCSA International Launches In-Field Certification Program for Rainwater Harvesting Systems

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:20:00 -0400

The certification process includes a comprehensive review of system design documentation, followed by an on-site field inspection to verify installation and operational performance.

Zurn Elkay to Host Webinar on ADA Standards for Plumbing Fixtures

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:56:00 -0400

Earn continuing education credits while learning how to specify plumbing fixtures that meet ADA and building code accessibility standards in Zurn Elkay’s April 30 webinar.

IAPMO USHGC, USPSHTC Code Change Monographs Now Available

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:43:00 -0400

IAPMO has made the 2026 Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code (USHGC) and Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (USPSHTC) Technical Committee Meeting Monographs available for download.

IAPMO WE•Stand Monograph Now Available

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:30:00 -0400

IAPMO has made the 2026 Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand) technical committee meeting monograph available for download.

IAPMO Seeks Technical Correlating Committee Members for 2030 UPC, UMC

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:10:00 -0400

The deadline to submit an application is May 22.

International Code Council Invites Broad Stakeholder Participation in Data Center Guideline Initiative

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:53:00 -0400

ICC is bringing together regulators, designers, builders and operators through its G12 – Data Center Guideline to align best practices and address key building safety issues.

ICC-ES and BASE Bahay Partner in Developing Global Acceptance Criteria for Structural Bamboo

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:36:00 -0400

The collaboration advances structural bamboo solutions to meet urgent resilient housing needs worldwide.

IWSH Community Plumbing Challenge Comes to Los Angeles Mission

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:52:00 -0400

Marking both IAPMO’s centenary and IWSH’s 10th year, IWSH is bringing skilled plumbers and quality products to one of Los Angeles’ most essential community organizations.

Registration Open for ASPE June 2026 MedGas Workshop

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:58:00 -0400

The next in-person ASPE MedGas Workshop will be held at ASPE’s headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois, June 11–14, hosted by MediTrac.

NFPA to Host Annual Conference & Expo in Las Vegas

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:48:00 -0400

NFPA’s 2026 Conference & Expo will bring thousands of safety professionals to Las Vegas for three days of education, code insights and emerging trends across fire, electrical and life safety.

ICC Community Development Honored With Digital Transformation Award

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:57:00 -0400

ICC Community Development is recognized once again for achieving record sales and providing exceptional support in 2025.

Communities Across U.S. Mark March4Water and World Plumbing Day With Proclamations, Advocacy Events and Public Outreach

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:53:00 -0400

Communities nationwide joined IAPMO to mark March4Water and World Plumbing Day, highlighting the critical role of plumbing in public health and water resilience.

Codes, Standards and Usage of Their Various Editions

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In the world of fire protection engineering, "the latest and greatest" isn't always the law of the land—but following the minimum requirements of an outdated code could be a costly mistake.

UpCodes Launches AI-Native Specifications Solution to Address Growing Compliance Complexity in U.S. Construction

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:15:00 -0400

New code-to-spec workflow connects building regulations directly to project specifications, helping teams surface risks earlier and reduce costly rework.

CSA Group Breaking Ground on New U.S. Headquarters

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:52:00 -0400

CSA Group has announced that it will establish a new U.S. Head Office in Brecksville, Ohio.

Data Centers Are Expanding Fast, So Are Their Water Demands

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

With $64 billion in projects already stalled by public concern and local resource strain, water stewardship has moved from a sustainability checkbox to a critical business requirement. Explore the emerging technologies and new G12 guidelines shaping the future of AI infrastructure.

IAPMO Opens Registration for 2026 Conference

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:04:00 -0400

IAPMO returns to its Los Angeles roots this September to celebrate 100 years of progress and the future of the industry.

IAPMO Hosts Mastering HVAC Excellence Webinar Focused on 2024 UMC Refrigeration Updates

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:30:00 -0400

The upcoming March 20 session breaks down critical Chapter 11 changes, A2L refrigerant requirements, and safety calculations for HVAC professionals.

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

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:53:00 -0400

The public review period will remain open through April 24.

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

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:43:00 -0500

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