IAPMO

Company Overview

Founded in 1926, the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) serves as a nonprofit entity mainly for inspectors, concentrating on its broad capabilities in the technical domains of plumbing and mechanical industries via a comprehensive knowledge base that includes regulators, professional contractors, labor force, and manufacturers.

We formulate and release the Uniform Plumbing Code®, the most recognized code of practice employed by the plumbing industry globally; Uniform Mechanical Code®; Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code®; and Uniform Solar Energy & Hydronics Code® -- the exclusive plumbing, mechanical, solar energy, and swimming pool codes designated by ANSI as American National Standards.

The IAPMO Group provides genuine one-stop convenience for all plumbing, mechanical, solar thermal energy, swimming pool, and hydronic codes and standards testing and product compliance.

Our journey began when plumbing inspectors recognized the absence of a uniform set of standards for plumbing systems; from this necessity arose the Uniform Codes. Our third-party product testing and certification is executed by devoted professionals in their fields. These services have ensured public health and safety for over 90 years by partnering with government and industry to create robust plumbing and mechanical systems around the globe.

IAPMO takes the lead in tackling the global requirement for sound water efficiency-based codes and standards while aiming to avert unintended consequences that could compromise health and safety. IAPMO endorses science-driven research and policy initiatives at all government levels, aiming to ensure the safe use of water in buildings worldwide.

Russ Chaney became the Chief Executive Officer of The IAPMO Group in 1995 and has advanced IAPMO's mission for public health, safety, and environmental stewardship through the promotion of the Uniform Plumbing, Mechanical, Solar Energy, and Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Codes. Since 2002, Russ has participated in multiple terms on the World Plumbing Council Executive Board, including the esteemed role of Chairman from 2011 to 2013.