Codes & Standards https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us IAPMO SCB Earns ISO/IEC 20000-1 Accreditation The accreditation adds to SCB’s already comprehensive menu of certification services for organizations wishing to demonstrate their capabilities through systems certification. The accreditation adds to SCB’s already comprehensive menu of certification services for organizations wishing to demonstrate their capabilities through systems certification.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23751 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:32:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23751-iapmo-scb-earns-iso-iec-20000-1-accreditation IAPMO SCB Earns ISOIEC 20000-1 Accreditation.webp Reengineering Fire Protection in Parking Structures Did you know the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) estimates approximately 650 parking garage fires occur annually in the United States, resulting in an estimated $8 million in property damage and 15 injuries each year? Did you know the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) estimates approximately 650 parking garage fires occur annually in the United States, resulting in an estimated $8 million in property damage and 15 injuries each year?

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23680 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23680-reengineering-fire-protection-in-parking-structures iStock-2268574168.jpg The History of Backflow Prevention and Plumbing Codes, Part 1 The history of backflow prevention is a story of public health incidents over the years, in which health officials and members of the plumbing industry learned the dangers and health hazards associated with cross-connections after investigating backflow incidents that sickened and killed many people. The history of backflow prevention is a story of public health incidents over the years, in which health officials and members of the plumbing industry learned the dangers and health hazards associated with cross-connections after investigating backflow incidents that sickened and killed many people. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23679 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23679-the-history-of-backflow-prevention-and-plumbing-codes-part-1 PE0726_backflow shut-off valve.jpg In Compliance Joins IAPMO Family IAPMO is pleased to announce that In Compliance, a German-based consulting firm specializing in international product compliance requirements and regulations, has joined the IAPMO family. IAPMO is pleased to announce that In Compliance, a German-based consulting firm specializing in international product compliance requirements and regulations, has joined the IAPMO family.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23716 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:07:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23716-in-compliance-joins-iapmo-family In Compliance Joins IAPMO Family.webp ASPE September MedGas Workshop Heads to Atlanta Taught by MedGas expert Mark Allen, the workshop provides the 32 hours of training needed to take the ASSE 6060: Medical Gas Systems Designer exam. Taught by MedGas expert Mark Allen, the workshop provides the 32 hours of training needed to take the ASSE 6060: Medical Gas Systems Designer exam.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23668 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:41:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23668-aspe-september-medgas-workshop-heads-to-atlanta ASPE September MedGas Workshop Heads to Atlanta.jpg NFPA Recognizes Leaders in Fire and Life Safety at 2026 Stars at Night Awards Gala NFPA recognized outstanding accomplishments and leadership in fire, electrical, and life safety at its Stars at Night awards gala on Sunday, June 21, part of the NFPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas. NFPA recognized outstanding accomplishments and leadership in fire, electrical, and life safety at its Stars at Night awards gala on Sunday, June 21, part of the NFPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23669 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:58:56 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23669-nfpa-recognizes-leaders-in-fire-and-life-safety-at-2026-stars-at-night-awards-gala NFPA Recognizes Leaders in Fire and Life Safety at 2026 Stars at Night Awards Gala.jpg IAPMO's Hugo Aguilar to Receive ANSI Meritorious Service Award IAPMO’s Hugo Aguilar has been named a recipient of ANSI’s Meritorious Service Award for contributions to the U.S. voluntary standards system. IAPMO’s Hugo Aguilar has been named a recipient of ANSI’s Meritorious Service Award for contributions to the U.S. voluntary standards system.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23640 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:50:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23640-iapmo-aguilar-to-receive-ansi-meritorious-service-award IAPMO Aguilar to Receive ANSI Meritorious Service Award.webp New AI Model Shows How to Evacuate for Fires One Safe Step at a Time NIST researchers have developed a new AI model that can identify safe evacuation routes during a fire. NIST researchers have developed a new AI model that can identify safe evacuation routes during a fire. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23623 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:46:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23623-new-ai-model-shows-how-to-evacuate-for-fires-one-safe-step-at-a-time New AI Model Shows How to Evacuate for Fires One Safe Step at a Time.jpg ANSI Invites Stakeholders to Help Shape Standards for Frontier AI Risk Management A new INCITS standards initiative will develop a framework for managing the unique risks associated with advanced frontier AI systems, and stakeholders from industry, government, academia, and civil society are encouraged to participate. A new INCITS standards initiative will develop a framework for managing the unique risks associated with advanced frontier AI systems, and stakeholders from industry, government, academia, and civil society are encouraged to participate.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23620 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:45:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23620-ansi-invites-stakeholders-to-help-shape-standards-for-frontier-ai-risk-management ANSI Invites Stakeholders to Help Shape Standards for Frontier AI Risk Management.jpg IAPMO Seeks UPC Task Group Members The deadline to apply is July 15. The deadline to apply is July 15.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23612 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:13:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23612-iapmo-seeks-upc-task-group-members IAPMO Seeks UPC Task Group Members.webp IAPMO Publishes 2027 Editions of UPC, UMC The newly published 2027 UPC and UMC introduce significant code updates while accompanying training manuals and guides help professionals understand and apply the changes. The newly published 2027 UPC and UMC introduce significant code updates while accompanying training manuals and guides help professionals understand and apply the changes.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23607 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:06:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23607-iapmo-publishes-2027-editions-of-upc-umc IAPMO Publishes 2027 Editions of UPC, UMC.webp ASPE Announces 2026 Convention & Expo Technical Education Program During the 2026 ASPE Convention & Expo in Oklahoma City this fall, industry experts will present dynamic technical education sessions designed to increase the skills and career opportunities of attendees. During the 2026 ASPE Convention & Expo in Oklahoma City this fall, industry experts will present dynamic technical education sessions designed to increase the skills and career opportunities of attendees.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23600 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:57:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23600-aspe-announces-2026-convention-and-expo-technical-education-program ASPE Announces 2026 Convention & Expo Technical Education Program.jpg National Institute of Building Sciences Announces Launch of Modernized WBDG 3.0 Platform NIBS has launched WBDG 3.0, a modernized platform featuring enhanced search tools, AI-powered navigation, workforce development resources, and a new UFC Digital Content Library. NIBS has launched WBDG 3.0, a modernized platform featuring enhanced search tools, AI-powered navigation, workforce development resources, and a new UFC Digital Content Library.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23576 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:32:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23576-national-institute-of-building-sciences-announces-launch-of-modernized-wbdg-30-platform National Institute of Building Sciences Announces Launch of Modernized WBDG 3.0 Platform.webp IAPMO Advances Development of 2027 USHGC and USPSHTC During Technical Committee Meetings IAPMO advances development of the 2027 Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code and Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code following technical committee review of public comments. IAPMO advances development of the 2027 Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code and Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code following technical committee review of public comments.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23574 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:04:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23574-iapmo-advances-development-of-2027-ushgc-and-uspshtc-during-technical-committee-meetings IAPMO Advances Development of 2027 USHGC and USPSHTC During Technical Committee Meetings.webp DHW Temperature Control: Designing for Scald Protection and Legionella Risk Designing a safe domestic hot water system requires balancing the need for high distribution temperatures to prevent Legionella growth with code-compliant temperature controls to eliminate the risk of scalding at the fixture. Designing a safe domestic hot water system requires balancing the need for high distribution temperatures to prevent Legionella growth with code-compliant temperature controls to eliminate the risk of scalding at the fixture.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23485 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23485-dhw-temperature-control-designing-for-scald-protection-and-legionella-risk PE0626_hot water distribution piping.jpg IAPMO Seeks Technical Experts for UPC, UMC Task Groups The deadline to apply is June 22. The deadline to apply is June 22.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23491 Tue, 26 May 2026 11:40:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23491-iapmo-seeks-technical-experts-for-upc-umc-task-groups IAPMO Seeks Technical Experts for UPC, UMC Task Groups.webp NAMBA to Convene 3rd Annual Building Fire Safety Symposium NAMBA’s third annual Building Fire Safety Symposium will be held Sept. 9–10, 2026, in Chicago, bringing industry leaders together to advance fire safety across design, materials, construction and code enforcement.

NAMBA’s third annual Building Fire Safety Symposium will be held Sept. 9–10, 2026, in Chicago, bringing industry leaders together to advance fire safety across design, materials, construction and code enforcement.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23460 Tue, 19 May 2026 12:08:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23460-namba-to-convene-3rd-annual-building-fire-safety-symposium NAMBA to Convene 3rd Annual Building Fire Safety Symposium.jpg Renovating for a More Resilient Tomorrow When retrofitting, renovating or remodeling, contractors should consider several factors to ensure a building is safe for its occupants. When retrofitting, renovating or remodeling, contractors should consider several factors to ensure a building is safe for its occupants. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23452 Mon, 18 May 2026 07:08:24 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23452-renovating-for-a-more-resilient-tomorrow iStock-1148244566.jpg United Association Local 525 JATC Earns National HVACR Program Accreditation Serving Southern Nevada since 1938, United Association Local 525 has played a vital role in developing highly trained professionals in the trades. Serving Southern Nevada since 1938, United Association Local 525 has played a vital role in developing highly trained professionals in the trades.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23419 Fri, 08 May 2026 11:41:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23419-united-association-local-525-jatc-earns-national-hvacr-program-accreditation United Association Local 525 JATC Earns National HVACR Program Accreditation.jpg Early Bird Registration Open for ICC 2026 Annual Conference and Expo The annual conference will offer opportunities for networking, professional development and celebrating building safety professionals from around the world. The annual conference will offer opportunities for networking, professional development and celebrating building safety professionals from around the world.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23415 Thu, 07 May 2026 14:12:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23415-early-bird-registration-open-for-icc-2026-annual-conference-and-expo Early Bird Registration Open for ICC 2026 Annual Conference and Expo.jpg A Century of Safeguarding Public Health: IAPMO’s First 100 Years 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. 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.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23304 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23304-a-century-of-safeguarding-public-health-iapmos-first-100-years PE0526_IAPMO_History_1.jpg The Common Code Format for the Model Plumbing Codes Discover the history and key structural differences between the IPC and UPC to ensure your plumbing installations remain safe and code-compliant. Discover the history and key structural differences between the IPC and UPC to ensure your plumbing installations remain safe and code-compliant.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23299 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23299-the-common-code-format-for-the-model-plumbing-codes PE0526_plumbing accessories and spare parts.jpg ICC Building Safety Month Advances Public Safety and Community Resilience Building Safety Month has helped people understand the impact that building codes have on their daily lives. Building Safety Month has helped people understand the impact that building codes have on their daily lives. 


]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23378 Fri, 01 May 2026 11:48:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23378-icc-building-safety-month-advances-public-safety-and-community-resilience ICC Building Safety Month Advances Public Safety and Community Resilience.jpg NFSA to Honor 2026 Award Recipients, Hall of Fame Inductees at Annual Conference 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. 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.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23370 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:33:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23370-nfsa-to-honor-2026-award-recipients-hall-of-fame-inductees-at-annual-conference NFSA to Honor 2026 Award Recipients, Hall of Fame Inductees at Annual Conference.webp NIBS Announces Speaker Lineup for 2026 Building Innovation Conference Leaders from across the built environment will gather at the 2026 Building Innovation Conference to address innovation, resilience and the future of infrastructure delivery. Leaders from across the built environment will gather at the 2026 Building Innovation Conference to address innovation, resilience and the future of infrastructure delivery.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23372 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:08:31 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23372-nibs-announces-speaker-lineup-for-2026-building-innovation-conference NIBS Announces Speaker Lineup for 2026 Building Innovation Conference.webp NFPA Board Names Ross Ashley as Next CEO and President 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. 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.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23366 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:37:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23366-nfpa-board-names-ross-ashley-as-next-ceo-and-president NFPA Board Names Ross Ashley as Next CEO and President.jpg ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Series 22000-2026 Now Available  ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Series 22000-2026 contains the uniform minimum requirements for qualified installers and service technicians of water treatment equipment. ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Series 22000-2026 contains the uniform minimum requirements for qualified installers and service technicians of water treatment equipment.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23357 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:18:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23357-asse-iapmo-ansi-can-series-22000-2026-now-available ASSE IAPMO ANSI CAN Series 22000-2026 Now Available .jpg ARCSA International Launches In-Field Certification Program for Rainwater Harvesting Systems The certification process includes a comprehensive review of system design documentation, followed by an on-site field inspection to verify installation and operational performance. The certification process includes a comprehensive review of system design documentation, followed by an on-site field inspection to verify installation and operational performance.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23336 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:20:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23336-arcsa-international-launches-in-field-certification-program-for-rainwater-harvesting-systems ARCSA International Launches In-Field Certification Program for Rainwater Harvesting Systems.webp Zurn Elkay to Host Webinar on ADA Standards for Plumbing Fixtures 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. 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.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23318 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:56:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23318-zurn-elkay-to-host-webinar-on-ada-standards-for-plumbing-fixtures Zurn Elkay to Host Webinar on ADA Standards for Plumbing Fixtures.jpg IAPMO USHGC, USPSHTC Code Change Monographs Now Available 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 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.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23280 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:43:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23280-iapmo-ushgc-uspshtc-code-change-monographs-now-available IAPMO USHGC, USPSHTC Code Change Monographs Now Available.webp