IAPMO's and ASSE’s national standards are developed via an open consensus process, in accordance with the ANSI Essential Requirements: Due process requirements for American National Standards and the IAPMO/ASSE PP-1 Policies and Procedures for Consensus Development of American National Standards, and approved by the respective standards committee. IAPMO National Standards of Canada (NSC) are developed via an open consensus process, in accordance with the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) Canadian Development, Program Overview and IAPMO/ASSE PP-2:2021 Policies and Procedures for Development of National Standards of Canada.

MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT

IAPMO Codes and Standards provide innovative codes and standards solutions for the protection of the public’s health, safety and welfare. We address the world’s codes and standards needs to improve life for a better, more resilient tomorrow. 

American National Standards (ANSI)

Under Public Review:

CSA B45.5/IAPMO Z124, Plastic Plumbing Fixtures Deadline for comment is August 28, 2022

ANSI Standards Open Projects:

IAPMO Standards: The Open Projects for American National Standards are listed on our website. Please contact standards@IAPMOstandards.org if you wish to get involved in the development of a standard. 

 ASSE Standards: The Standards Update for American National Standards are listed on our website.

IAPMO Standards is currently seeking “Enforcing Authority” and “Consumer” interest categories representation in the Plumbing Standards Committee and the Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code (USHGC). The Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (USPSHTC) is currently seeking “Enforcing Authority” and “User” interest categories. 

Enforcing Authority, Consumers, and User are defined as follows:

Enforcing Authority: a representative or an agency or an organization that promulgates and/or enforces standards (e.g., regulatory agency, inspectors and enforcers).

Consumer: a person who is, or represents, the ultimate purchaser of a product, system, or service (e.g., end user of a product and distributor).

User: A representative of an entity that is subject to the provisions of the standard or that voluntarily uses the standard.

If you wish to serve on the IAPMO Technical Committee, please submit your application online at IAPMO Technical Committee Application or contact standards@IAPMOstandards.org. If you wish to apply to the USHGC or the USPSHTC, please visit the online application

ASSE Standards is currently seeking “Consumer”, “Installer/Maintainer” and “User” interest categories representation in the Product Standards Committee.

Consumer, Installer/Maintainer and User are defined as follows:

Consumer: a person who is, or represents, the ultimate purchaser of a product, system, or service (e.g., end user of a product and distributor).

Installer/Maintainer: a representative of an entity that is in the business of installing or maintaining a product, assembly or system affected by the standard (e.g., contractors, subcontractor, and construction labor organization).

User: a representative of an entity that is subject to the provisions of the standard or that voluntarily uses the standard (e.g., educator, skill-trade trainer, skill trades person and academia).

If you wish to serve on the ASSE Technical Committee, please download the ASSE Working Group Application Form or contact standards@IAPMOstandards.org.

Recent Publications:

National Standards of Canada (CAN) 

Under Public Review: None

The standards development and activities for National Standards of Canada are tracked through the Work Program Table.

IAPMO Standards is currently seeking Canadian representation in Plumbing Standards Committee in the “Enforcing Authority,” “Consumer,” and “User” interest categories.

Enforcing Authority and Consumers are defined as follows:

Enforcing Authority: a representative or an agency or an organization that promulgates and/or enforces standards (e.g., regulatory agency, inspectors and enforcers).

Consumer: a person who is, or represents, the ultimate purchaser of a product, system, or service (e.g., end user of a product and distributor).

User: a representative of an entity that is subject to the provisions of the standard or that voluntarily uses the standard (e.g., educator, skill-trade trainer, skill trades person and academia).

If you wish to serve on the technical committee, please contact standards@IAPMOstandards.org.

 ASSE Standards is currently seeking Canadian representation in the Product Standards Committee in the “Consumer”, “Installer/Maintainer” and “User” interest categories.

Consumer, Installer/Maintainer and User are defined as follows:

Consumer: a person who is, or represents, the ultimate purchaser of a product, system, or service (e.g., end user of a product and distributor).

Installer/Maintainer: a representative of an entity that is in the business of installing or maintaining a product, assembly or system affected by the standard (e.g., contractors, subcontractor, and construction labor organization).

User: a representative of an entity that is subject to the provisions of the standard or that voluntarily uses the standard (e.g., educator, skill-trade trainer, skill trades person and academia).

If you wish to serve on the ASSE Technical Committee, please download the ASSE Working Group Application Form or contact standards@IAPMOstandards.org.

Recent Publications:

IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Z124.10-2022, Water Closet and Urinal Partitions

When a new and novel product comes to the market, the industry must have confidence that the product will function as intended, but most importantly, it is safe for public use.

The IAPMO Industry Standards undergo a rigorous development and revision procedure with the input from interested stakeholders including manufacturers, city officials, building and plumbing inspectors, and product distributors through our open consensus standards development process. This includes a 20-day public review period, where the draft standard is published on our public review webpage.

Through our industry standards, IAPMO provides manufacturers and product developers a vehicle for introducing new products to the marketplace in timely manner.

Under Public Review:

ASSE/IAPMO IGC 384, Digital Mixing Valves for Recirculating Hot Water Systems, Deadline for comment is August 23, 2022.

To request a copy of any or all of the drafts listed above, please contact standards@iapmostandards.org.

ASSE Listing Evaluation Criteria (LEC)

ASSE recognizes the importance and benefits of input from a variety of industry stakeholders in order to develop the best standards and performance documents. Listing Evaluation Criteria (LEC) are Other Recognized Documents (ORD’s) that establish the initial rules for unique products in the marketplace. An LEC is an opportunity for new devices to gain a footing in the marketplace when combined with 3rd-party certification. This includes a 20-day public review period, where the draft standard is published on our public review webpage.

LEC Under Public Review:

None

Recent Industry Standards Publications:

IAPMO Seeks Technical Subcommittee Members for Development of National Standard IAPMO Z1117

IAPMO Publishes American National Standards and Canadian National Standards on Press Fittings and Partitions

IAPMO Advances Development of 2023 WE•Stand During Technical Committee Meetings

IAPMO Advances Development of 2024 Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code and Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code During Technical Committee Meetings

Wisconsin Approves Water Demand Calculator as Alternate Standard for Sizing Water Supply Piping

ASSE International Publishes New Edition of Backflow Prevention Field Test Procedures Booklet

ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 5000-2022 Now Available

2022 California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code Now Available

Report Shows Lack of Basic Water, Sanitation Services Costs U.S. Economy More Than $8.5 Billion Per Year

IAPMO Publishes Water Demand Calculator™ as Standalone Document

IAPMO Advances Development of 2024 Uniform Codes During Technical Committee Meetings

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