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IAPMO SCB Earns ISO/IEC 20000-1 Accreditation

July 10, 2026

The accreditation adds to SCB’s already comprehensive menu of certification services for organizations wishing to demonstrate their capabilities through systems certification.


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FPE Corner

Reengineering Fire Protection in Parking Structures

Better real-time fire data and thoughtful design decisions — especially around EV charging layouts — are essential to improving safety in future parking garages.
July 1, 2026

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?


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Code Classroom

The History of Backflow Prevention and Plumbing Codes, Part 1

Major events — especially the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair amoebic dysentery outbreak — led to better research, plumbing codes and the development of testable backflow prevention devices.
July 1, 2026
Ron George

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. 


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In Compliance Joins IAPMO Family

June 30, 2026

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.


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ASPE September MedGas Workshop Heads to Atlanta

June 24, 2026

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.


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NFPA Recognizes Leaders in Fire and Life Safety at 2026 Stars at Night Awards Gala

June 24, 2026

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.


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IAPMO's Hugo Aguilar to Receive ANSI Meritorious Service Award

June 19, 2026

IAPMO’s Hugo Aguilar has been named a recipient of ANSI’s Meritorious Service Award for contributions to the U.S. voluntary standards system.


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New AI Model Shows How to Evacuate for Fires One Safe Step at a Time

June 16, 2026

NIST researchers have developed a new AI model that can identify safe evacuation routes during a fire. 


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ANSI Invites Stakeholders to Help Shape Standards for Frontier AI Risk Management

June 16, 2026

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.


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IAPMO Seeks UPC Task Group Members

June 15, 2026

The deadline to apply is July 15.


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