Carl C. Schultz, P.E., Chief Mechanical Engineer, URS Corporation, Columbus, Ohio

ICC, IAPMO Continue Talks on Plumbing Code Consolidation

This coming February in San Antonio, Texas, discussions will continue between the International Code Council (ICC) and the International Assn. of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) for developing a joint code. Actually, the new code would encompass the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), the Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), the International Plumbing Code (IPC) and the International Mechanical Code (IMC). The two organizations signed a memorandum of understanding late last year with the goal of a joint code to be issued at the next cycle in 2009.