To view this as a webpage, go to http://forms.iapmo.org/newsletter/i-connection/MAR09.htm MARCH 2009 | HEADLINES CONTACT US >> 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code Designated as American International Association National Standards of Plumbing and Mechanical >> Technical Committee Meetings Scheduled, 2009 UPC and UMC Codes Released Officials >> Accepting Nominations for Green Contractor, George Kauffman Award >> Check Out OFFICIAL in New Digital Format! 5001 E. Philadelphia St. >> Standards Council Issues TIA UPC-001-09 and Approves Extracted ASHRAE 62.1-2007, Ontario, CA 91761 USA Ventilation Rate Table Phone: 1-909-472-4100 >> Newly-Named 'Plumbing Efficiency Research Coalition' (PERC) Identifies Drainline Transport as First Joint Project Fax: 909-472-4150 >> Central Alaska Chapter and IAPMO Career Services Partner to Produce Continuing Education in Anchorage E-mail: [email protected] >> New IAPMO Chapter In Pittsburg, KS Website: www.iapmo.org >> IAPMO, Indian Plumbing Association to Implement Comprehensive Plumbing Training Initiative IAPMO's Codes & Services >> Another First For IAPMO R&T: Certification to the California Lead Plumbing Law Department toll-free phone >> PEX Plastic Pipe Unanimously Added to California Plumbing Code; State Officials Certify number: Favorable Environmental Impact Report 1-800-85-IAPMO >> Shared Waters - Shared Opportunities 1(800-854-2766) >> Maryland Considers Lead Free Bill Publications - ext 1 >> Man Fleeing Police Caught In Storm Sewer Education/Seminars - ext 2 >> Industry Calendar | Upcoming Seminars Inspector & Contractor Certification - ext 3 Code Development Questions - ext 4 Code Questions - ext 5 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code Membership - ext 6 Designated as American National Standards OFFICIAL MAGAZINE The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) announced the 2009 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC©) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC©), developed by IAPMO using an ANSI- accredited consensus process and released on March 1, have been awarded designation as American National Standards. This marks the third time the UPC and UMC have earned the designation; the 2003 and 2006 editions were similarly recognized. ANSI accreditation signifies that the procedures used by standards setting organizations such as IAPMO meet the Institute's requirements for openness, balance, consensus and due process. This process brings together volunteers representing a variety of viewpoints and interests to achieve consensus on plumbing and mechanical practices. The UPC and UMC are the only plumbing and mechanical codes of practice to be named American National Standards. Introduced in Los Angeles in 1928 and formally published as the Uniform Plumbing Code in 1945, the UPC is developed to govern the installation and inspection of plumbing systems as a means of promoting the public's health, safety and welfare. Later published by IAPMO in 1967, the UMC provides the same governance for mechanical (HVAC, combustion, exhaust, refrigeration) systems. Developed and subsequently republished at the conclusion of each three-year code cycle, the UPC and UMC are designed to provide consumers with safe plumbing, heating and mechanical systems while, at the same time, allowing latitude for innovation and new technologies. NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE! A subscription to Official is just one "We are extremely proud to once again have the UPC and UMC recognized by ANSI in this manner, of the many benefits available to primarily because this designation reaffirms our true consensus development process and the fact our members of IAPMO, which include members of IAPMO, which include procedures allow each and every stakeholder a voice and a vote in the final product," said GP Russ substantial discounts on most Chaney, executive director of IAPMO. IAPMO publications and The 2009 UPC and UMC were formally released on Sunday, completing the third ANSI-accredited educational programs, the development cycle for each code. Key changes to the 2009 UPC include new requirements for the opportunity to update and improve installation of nonwater urinals, new requirements for distribution of hot water and updates and the UPC and UMC, participation in revisions to the identification of potable and nonpotable water systems. Key changes to the 2009 UMC local IAPMO chapters and an include new requirements for outdoor air ventilation, new requirements for the protection of invitation to attend IAPMO's Annual mechanical equipment against flood damage and new approved referenced standards for hydronics Education and Business systems. Conference. The conference offers IAPMO now looks to gain the ANS designation for its Uniform Solar Energy Code© and Uniform superb educational seminars. Find Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code©, with new editions developed for the first time using an out more at www.iapmo.org. ANSI-accredited process due later this year. DW&BP MAGAZINE The public at large is encouraged and invited to participate in IAPMO's open consensus code development process. A code development timeline and other relevant information are available at IAPMO's Website, www.iapmo.org. <Return to top> IAPMO Schedules Technical Committee Meetings, Releases 2009 UPC and UMC IAPMO will hold its annual Technical Committee Meetings May 4-5 at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark in St. Louis, Mo. The meetings are a key yearly event in the ANSI-accredited code development process for the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC). The 2009 editions of the UPC and UMC were released March 1, formally completing the previous three- year consensus development cycle. The meetings in St. Louis will kick off development of the 2012 Drinking Water & Backflow editions of these codes. Prevention Magazine subscriptions: 1-888-FOR-DWBP (888-367- The UPC Technical Committee Meeting will take place Monday, May 4. Topics for discussion will 3927) include: Subscriptions and/or advertising: Determination on whether a Task Group should be formed to address harmonization of fuel gas provisions between the 2009 UPC (Chapters 5 and 12), 2009 UMC (Chapters 8 and 13) and 703-934-0115 other chapters that cover the same subject matter. Personnel certification and Recommending Correlation Task Group to identify editorial and technical inconsistencies within education: 800-SAVE-H2O the 2009 UPC. (800-728-3426) Recommending Correlation Standards Task Group to address issues on Table 14-1, such as updating standards, existing standards that have not been updated in years, correlating section numbers and applicable sections where none exist. The UMC Technical Committee Meeting will take place Tuesday, May 5. Topics for discussion will include: Determination on whether a Task Group should be formed to address harmonization of fuel gas provisions between the 2009 UPC (Chapters 5 and 12), 2009 UMC (Chapters 8 and 13) and other chapters that cover the same subject matter. Recommending Correlation Task Group to relocate code sections and identify editorial and technical inconsistencies within the 2009 UMC. Recommending Ventilation Rate Task Group to modify Chapter 4. Recommending Standards Task Group to address issues on Table 17-1, such as updating standards, existing standards that have not been updated in years, correlating section numbers and applicable sections where none exist. The 2007 California Code books Review of proposed Tentative Interim Amendments (TIA). are now available for sale! IAPMO In accordance with the ANSI-accredited process, the TC Meetings are open to the public, affording members will receive priority anybody with a stake in the development of these codes the opportunity to bring forth new ideas and handling. Call us today at 1-800- technological advances toward the betterment of the Uniform Codes. To find out more about the 85-IAPMO. procedures necessary for participation at the TC Meetings and/or get help registering at the hotel, direct your Web browser to http://www.iapmo.org/Pages/MeetingsandConferences.aspx. direct your Web browser to http://www.iapmo.org/Pages/MeetingsandConferences.aspx. The Uniform Codes are designed to provide consumers with safe and sanitary plumbing and mechanical systems while, at the same time, allowing latitude for innovation and new technologies. The public at large is encouraged and invited to participate in IAPMO's open consensus code development process. A code development timeline and other relevant information are available at IAPMO's Website, www.iapmo.org. <Return to top> Accepting Nominations for Green Contractor, George Kauffman Award Nominations are being accepted for both the Green Contractor of the Year Award and the George Kauffman Lifetime Achievement Award, to be presented at the 80th Annual Education and Business Conference, Sept. 27-Oct. 1, 2009, in San Diego, California. New for this year, the Green Contractor Award will honor the IAPMO member contractor who best fulfills or symbolizes a commitment to environmental sustainability through his or her work in the plumbing and mechanical industries. It will be given in addition to IAPMO's long-standing annual honors, the Industry Person of the Year, Government Person of the Year and American Flag awards, and the George Kauffman Lifetime Achievement Award, given each year a worthy honoree is nominated and selected by the IAPMO Board of Directors. Nominations will be accepted until May 15, 2009. To download the application form, go to http://forms.iapmo.org/docs/AwardApplication.pdf. <Return to