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We strive to be the industry leader in protecting public health and safety, and in improving access to safe and sustainable water and sanitation around the world. As the preferred listing agency of manufacturers and inspectors, the IAPMO R&T brand and its reputation for quality are unparalleled in the industry. IAPMO R&T Marks of Conformity are widely recognized and represent the highest degree of integrity in showing compliance with established codes and standards | THE IAPMO GROUP The International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is a trade group focusing its comprehensive services on the technical aspects of the plumbing and mechanical industries. For nearly 100 years, IAPMO has provided solutions for people lacking safe water and sanitation. As a trusted global authority, IAPMO has assisted with the development of consensus-based construction codes and standards, skills training, product certification and conformity assessment services in regions around the world. Codes and standards become the national framework for how water and sanitation systems come together efficiently — in a way that protects the public health and safety. From plumbing, mechanical, solar and geothermal to water quality, backflow prevention, and medical gas, IAPMO offers policymakers access to the most comprehensive collection of experts and model legislative/regulatory provisions. IAPMO’s codes and standards are developed using a process accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) that ensures fairness, balance of interests, and transparency. Approximately 600 million people globally rely on IAPMO’s plumbing code as the foundation for their plumbing regulations. IAPMO develops personnel qualification standards and provides training to the multiple layers of professionals who work on these systems — architects, engineers, plumbers and code enforcement officials. Approximately 40,000 professionals take advantage of IAPMO’s personnel training and certification initiatives annually. IAPMO provides personnel certifications in advanced and specialized skill areas, including: backflow prevention, service plumbing, infection control, fire protection, rainwater harvesting, and hydronic heating and cooling. These certifications contribute nationally to a diverse and highly skilled workforce able to reflect and adjust to emerging industry challenges. IAPMO’s work is based upon science and aided by industry collaboration. IAPMO has provided leadership, tackling today’s most urgent and important water-related issues, such as: properly sized building potable water systems, plumbing system efficiency, improving water quality through pollutant mitigation/filtration, preventing Legionella, sanitary system efficacy, and pragmatic water reuse. IAPMO’s research makes it a globally recognized leader in innovation in the water and sanitation sector.