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Plumbing Manufacturers International Codes and Standards Course Update Open to Members and Non-Members

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
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b"Perfect for new learners and for those needing a refresher, the updated, two-part Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) Codes and Standards Course includes changes to the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) and Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), as well as new information about various timelines, requirements, standards and more.\nIndividuals or teams wishing to take the on-demand course at their convenience can register for either part or both parts now at safeplumbing.org/codes .

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  • b"Perfect for new learners and for those needing a refresher, the updated, two-part Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) Codes and Standards Course includes changes to the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) and Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), as well as new information about various timelines, requirements, standards and more.\nIndividuals or teams wishing to take the on-demand course at their convenience can register for either part or both parts now at safeplumbing.org/codes .
  • \xe2\x80\x9cThe presentation has a fresh look, as well as new \xe2\x80\x98knowledge checks\xe2\x80\x99 throughout each module to help participants retain what they\xe2\x80\x99ve learned,\xe2\x80\x9d Lass said.
  • Course takers learn about the state of conformity assessment requirements in North America.\nRecent revisions to the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act, the Lead and Copper Rule, and NSF 61 are also covered.\nPart 1 provides a primer on standards, regulations, codes and conformity assessment\nThe first part of the PMI Codes and Standards Course provides the basics of standards, regulations, codes and conformity assessment for plumbing manufacturers.
  • In addition, the course covers:\nBackground information on the major U.S. standard development organizations\nThe bundled price for the entire two-part course is $199 for PMI members and $299 for non-members.

2021 International Code Council plumbing and mechanical codes now available

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Tuesday, February 11, 2020
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Washington, D.C., Feb. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the International Code Council announced the release of its 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) and International Mechanical Code (IMC).

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  • Washington, D.C., Feb. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the International Code Council announced the release of its 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) and International Mechanical Code (IMC).
  • Our 2021 IPC and IMC take these needs into consideration and aim to promote safety above all else, said Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO.
  • 2021 additions/updates include:
    In 2019, the Code Council commissioned a comprehensive independent analysis of the costs andsavings associated with building under the IPC.
  • The 2021 IPC and IMC are currently available for pre-order and will be widely available in print and digitally in March.

New report outlines economic benefits for communities that adopt the International Plumbing Code

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Friday, October 11, 2019
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Washington, D.C., Oct. 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the International Code Council released The Economic Impact of the International Plumbing Code, a study by Hatch and Henderson Engineers that provides a comparative analysis of model plumbing codes.

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  • Washington, D.C., Oct. 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the International Code Council released The Economic Impact of the International Plumbing Code, a study by Hatch and Henderson Engineers that provides a comparative analysis of model plumbing codes.
  • The International Plumbing Code (IPC) establishes safety standards for health, property protection and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance or use of plumbing equipment and systems.
  • It is part of the International Codes, a family of coordinated building safety codes used in the U.S. and around the world.
  • This report makes a strong case for the cost-saving benefits for municipalities that adopt the IPC, said Code Council Chief Executive Dominic Sims, CBO.

Philadelphia modernizes its plumbing code using the International Plumbing Code

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
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Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the city of Philadelphia modernized its plumbing code based on the 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC).

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  • Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the city of Philadelphia modernized its plumbing code based on the 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC).
  • Mayor Jim Kenney signed the bill on September 17, completing a process that began in 2017, when he signed an executive order for the reestablishment of the Plumbing Advisory Board to propose substantial updates to the Philadelphia Plumbing Code.
  • The updated city code also retains some of the current provisions of the Philadelphia Plumbing Code, such as those related to single stack waste and vent systems, to provide consistency when altering existing buildings.
  • The International Code Council Family of Solutions offers model codes, standards services and resources related to plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas and swimming pools/spas.