IAPMO has collaborated with the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to produce an installation standard for solar photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS) in residential applications. 

I frequently speak at college campuses and trade apprenticeships. Whether it be to future engineers or contractors, my technical talks typically end up covering non-technical content, specifically career development. 

Amid one of the most impactful pandemics this nation has ever faced, one lesson that continues to be compounded is public buildings need to be updated to provide citizens with a sense of security in order to encourage an economic recovery. 

The Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) has a long history of providing useful information that is not offered by other model codes. 

Since 1926, IAPMO has protected the public’s health and safety through its codes and standards activities. 

When you hear the phrase “tiny house,” you may imagine a tepee tent house, an igloo or maybe a treehouse.

Four ways to promote water conservation and efficiency.

Growing older can come with many challenges and changes. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year, one in four Americans over the age of 65 fall. 

It’s a sign that a topic is going mainstream when it becomes cited in the model codes. 

Gas-fired appliances are commonly used for space heating, water heating, cooking and more.