Industry News

05.28.20

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) added three codes to the IAPMO Codes mobile app — the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) and 2018 National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC)-New Jersey are now available for download — giving users constant access to their purchased code books on their mobile devices even when they are offline.

05.15.20

The 2021 NSPC Illustrated edition – an updated version of the 2018 National Standard Plumbing Code Illustrated – is now available at the IAPMO Online Store. This code book provides the latest information about common materials, fixtures, devices and equipment systems used or installed in plumbing systems. The illustrations and supplementary notes make it an indispensable training tool. 

03.30.20

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce” advisory list to more accurately define the plumbing and mechanical industry, a list that now includes language for which IAPMO advocated.”

03.20.20

The President and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have issued a Coronavirus Guidance for America identifying plumbers and other tradespeople as “essential critical infrastructure workers” as our nation responds to the threat of COVID-19.

03.12.20

In 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) started monitoring the outbreak of a new coronavirus which ultimately was named COVID-19. The virus was first identified in Wuhan, China. This paper is intended to provide practical guidance for plumbing professionals who work on sanitary waste and sewer systems on how to protect themselves, their loved ones and their coworkers during the current …

03.11.20

ASSE 1014-2020, Performance Requirements for Backflow Prevention Devices for Hand-held Showers, ASSE 1020-2020, Performance Requirements for Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assemblies, and ASSE 1069-2020, Performance Requirements for Automatic Temperature Control Mixing Valves, have been designated as American National Standards by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and are now available for purchase.

03.04.20

PHCC Strategic Partner Bradford White joins industry representatives to support training and education for skilled tradespeople.

01.29.20

Milwaukee Tool will once again expand its footprint in the United States (US) with the announcement of a new vertically integrated manufacturing plant in West Bend, WI. Located only 20 min from Milwaukee Tool’s Global Headquarters, the facility will manufacture new-to-market Hand Tools for professional electricians and utility linemen.

01.15.20

Despite substantial political upheaval, a largely fractured Congress, an upcoming election, and slowing growth both here and abroad, economically speaking the next 12 months should be fine

01.15.20

As we enter 2020, the HVACR industry continues the transition to low-GWP refrigerants. As a point of reference, here’s an update of what was accomplished in 2019.