Codes & Standards https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us IAPMO Publishes 2027 Editions of UPC, UMC 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 IAPMO WE•Stand Monograph Now Available IAPMO has made the 2026 Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand) technical committee meeting monograph available for download. IAPMO has made the 2026 Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand) technical committee meeting monograph available for download.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23279 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23279-iapmo-westand-monograph-now-available IAPMO WE•Stand Monograph Now Available.webp IAPMO Seeks Technical Correlating Committee Members for 2030 UPC, UMC The deadline to submit an application is May 22. The deadline to submit an application is May 22.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23271 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:10:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23271-iapmo-seeks-technical-correlating-committee-members-for-2030-upc-umc IAPMO Seeks Technical Correlating Committee Members for 2030 UPC, UMC.webp International Code Council Invites Broad Stakeholder Participation in Data Center Guideline Initiative 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 is bringing together regulators, designers, builders and operators through its G12 – Data Center Guideline to align best practices and address key building safety issues.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23270 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:53:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23270-international-code-council-invites-broad-stakeholder-participation-in-data-center-guideline-initiative International Code Council Invites Broad Stakeholder Participation in Data Center Guideline Initiative.webp ICC-ES and BASE Bahay Partner in Developing Global Acceptance Criteria for Structural Bamboo The collaboration advances structural bamboo solutions to meet urgent resilient housing needs worldwide. The collaboration advances structural bamboo solutions to meet urgent resilient housing needs worldwide. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23263 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:36:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23263-icc-es-and-base-bahay-partner-in-developing-global-acceptance-criteria-for-structural-bamboo ICC-ES and BASE Bahay Partner in Developing Global Acceptance Criteria for Structural Bamboo.jpg IWSH Community Plumbing Challenge Comes to Los Angeles Mission 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. 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.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23254 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:52:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23254-iwsh-community-plumbing-challenge-comes-to-los-angeles-mission IWSH Community Plumbing Challenge Comes to Los Angeles Mission.jpg Registration Open for ASPE June 2026 MedGas Workshop The next in-person ASPE MedGas Workshop will be held at ASPE’s headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois, June 11–14, hosted by MediTrac. The next in-person ASPE MedGas Workshop will be held at ASPE’s headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois, June 11–14, hosted by MediTrac.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23253 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:58:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23253-registration-open-for-aspe-june-2026-medgas-workshop Registration Open for ASPE June 2026 MedGas Workshop.jpg NFPA to Host Annual Conference & Expo in Las Vegas 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. 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.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23252 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:48:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23252-nfpa-to-host-annual-conference-and-expo-in-las-vegas NFPA to Host Annual Conference & Expo in Las Vegas.webp ICC Community Development Honored With Digital Transformation Award ICC Community Development is recognized once again for achieving record sales and providing exceptional support in 2025. ICC Community Development is recognized once again for achieving record sales and providing exceptional support in 2025.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23239 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:57:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23239-icc-community-development-honored-with-digital-transformation-award-for-second-consecutive-year ICC Community Development Honored With Digital Transformation Award for Second Consecutive Year.jpg Communities Across U.S. Mark March4Water and World Plumbing Day With Proclamations, Advocacy Events and Public Outreach Communities nationwide joined IAPMO to mark March4Water and World Plumbing Day, highlighting the critical role of plumbing in public health and water resilience. Communities nationwide joined IAPMO to mark March4Water and World Plumbing Day, highlighting the critical role of plumbing in public health and water resilience.


]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23234 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:53:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23234-communities-across-us-mark-march4water-and-world-plumbing-day-with-proclamations-advocacy-events-and-public-outreach Communities Across U.S. Mark March4Water and World Plumbing Day With Proclamations, Advocacy Events and Public Outreach.webp Codes, Standards and Usage of Their Various Editions 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. 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.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23150 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23150-codes-standards-and-usage-of-their-various-editions PE0426_fire spinkler system inspection.jpg