IAPMO, Uniform Plumbing Code and the PSSE/IAPMO Partnership David Viola Director IAPMO
• Many Capabilities • One Goal: – International Public Health & Safety and Environmental Awareness – Primarily Plumbing and Mechanical fields 2 December 2011
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The IAPMO Group
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Business Units • Consensus Code Development • Training, Education and Certification • Green Plumbers certification • IAPMO Standards Development • IAPMO Research &Testing • IAPMO R&T Lab • IAPMO Australia & IAPMO India 2 December 2011
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• Working Internationally with … – Governments – Non Governmental Organizations – Private Sector Agreements – MoUs with numerous entities throughout the world
• Founding member of the World Plumbing Council • Improving Health & Safety Since 1926 2 December 2011
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Map of Operations
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Code Development ANSI Approved Consensus Process • USA – UPC & UMC (American National Standards)
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Philippines India Vietnam Kuwait Abu Dhabi Indonesia Brazil- underway
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Uniform Plumbing Code • Comprehensive set of model plumbing requirements • Framework for setting product requirements • Developed to be customized and adopted by government • Developed by all stakeholders 2 December 2011
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Uniform Plumbing Code • Includes design, installation and material requirements for: • • • • • •
Plumbing fixtures and fittings Water supply system Sanitary drainage system Vent system Traps and interceptors Roof drains and storm drainage system
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Technical Services • Create, customize, and administer educational programs for:
• Engineers & contractors • Government building officials
• Professional Certification Programs
• Support Publications for the Uniform Codes and Standards 2 December 2011
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IAPMO R&T • Codes & Standards Compliance – Nearly every product installed in USA & Canada certified by IAPMO R&T – Thousands of mftr audits every year
• Effective mechanism for identifying non-complying products • Broad global recognition 2 December 2011
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Marks of Conformity • Accredited in accordance with ISO/IEC Guide 65
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Testing Products • International Scope • One-stop Testing Facilities • Plumbing • Mechanical • Electrical 2 December 2011
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PSSE – IAPMO Partnership
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PSSE – IAPMO Partnership • Formed to provide world-class manual of best practices for safe, healthy and sustainable plumbing for the Philippines. • Adapt UPC to suit local conditions and accepted engineering practices of the Philippines. • Provide technical support, training and promote usage 2 December 2011
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Uniform Plumbing Code – Philippines • Developed by UPC-Philippines Committee – – – – – – – – –
Bong Fonte, Chair Ramil Gutierrez, VC Melisa Therese Sapdoy, RS Noel Yumol Cesar Madriaga Erlinda Mendoza Florimond Lara Emiliana Patal-Dela Cruz Francisco Bravo
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Uniform Plumbing Code – Philippines • Comprehensive set of uniform requirements – Design – Installation – International product standards including PNS, ISO and ASTM – Product testing and certification
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Uniform Plumbing Code – Philippines • Printed and distributed in the Philippines • Available to the public in early 2012 • Make training available within 6 months of publication • Update every three years • Great way to bring stakeholders together to continue to local issues 2 December 2011
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The World Plumbing Council
WPC Mission • Unite the world plumbing industry • Promote the role of plumbing: – improve public health – safeguard the environment
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WPC Objectives • Develop and promote image and professional standards of the world plumbing industry. • Exchange of research and technology information. • Education
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WPC Objectives • Promote plumbing education and training worldwide. • Promote plumbing industry's role in: – improving public health through safe water and sanitation. – safeguarding the environment through proper management, care, reuse, and conservation of natural resources. 2 December 2011
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Governance • WPC Executive Board decides on global strategy. – Representation from Australia, Canada, China, Germany, India and the United States.
• IAPMO CEO Russ Chaney currently serves as Chairman
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Countries Represented • Canada, United States, Mexico, Argentina, Trinidad, Denmark, England, Wales, Germany, Poland, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Sweden, Switzerland, Nigeria, South Africa, China, Indonesia, India, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Fiji and New Zealand.
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Industry Partner • WPC Recognized by World Health Organization (WHO) • WHO and WPC jointly published “Health Aspects of Plumbing”. • Work together to educate globally the importance of plumbing. 2 December 2011
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World Plumbing Day
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Inaugural day celebrated in 2010 March 11th, every year, everywhere All encouraged to celebrate Developed elementary school slides Held international poster contest
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Conclusion • IAPMO strongly believes in the WPC’s mission. • IAPMO and WPC have worked closely together since the late 1990’s. • Work together in educating a global audience on the importance of sound plumbing • Encourage PSSE become member of WPC 2 December 2011
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Questions?
THANK YOU Please contact me:
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