This newsletter is part of a continuous series released bi-monthly by the International Code Council's Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas (PMG) Technical Resources Team. From the latest developments in ICC initiatives within the PMG space, to industry news spanning the globe, this newsletter will help you stay in the know.
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The Latest from the PMG Team
The Future of Plumbing: Research Breakthroughs You Need to Know in 2026
The 51st CIB W062 Symposium on Water Supply and Drainage for Buildings provided researchers, engineers and academics from around the world a hard look at the technologies and codes that will drive the next generation of plumbing, and how recent findings will impact future plumbing system installations to better safeguard public health and safety.
Understanding Backflow: Risks, Regulations and Prevention Measures in the 2024 IPC
Rich Anderson, CBO, Director of ICC PMG Technical Resources, unpacks Section 608 of the 2024 International Plumbing Code® (IPC) and the mandatory requirements for backflow preventers to protect potable water supplies from contamination caused by cross-connections.
ICC and PHTA Release Updated Standard for Public Pool and Spa Operations and Maintenance
ANSI/PHTA/ICC-2 2026 provides updated guidance for the operation and maintenance of public swimming pools, spas and other aquatic facilities. The limited revision was designed to improve consistency and coordination among PHTA standards while streamlining technical requirements. Additionally, it has been accepted into the 2027 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code® (ISPSC).
Members of the International Plumbers Network (IPN) returned to where it all started: the Pfister’s Faucets headquarters. Over the course of a day, members spent time in the design and testing labs and contributed to an open discussion about the future of the plumbing trade.
Grease Waste Lines and Sizing of Interceptors: Aligning with Plumbing Codes for Optimal Sewer Management
Managing fats, oils and greases (FOGs) is critical to maintaining a healthy, functional sanitary sewer system. This article explores the need for grease interceptors, discusses types and sizing and highlights relevant code provisions designed to protect our sewage infrastructure.
Episode 66: Career Advancement Through Building a Community and Personal Brand
Season 7 of the ICC Pulse Podcast is back! Host Beau Hansen sits down with ICC members and ICC Board Member Ben Breadmore to discuss how they’ve found success in advancing their careers through connecting, collaborating and sharing knowledge with peers, mentors and experts.
The Indispensable Partnership of Building Departments and Cross-Functional Teams
The effectiveness of building departments and code enforcement is strengthened through partnerships with zoning officials, fire marshals, environmental health (EH) departments, state boiler inspectors and state licensing agencies. Together, these organizations create a comprehensive framework that promotes compliance, protects public welfare and supports safe building operations.
Building safety meets Music City! Country singer Lara Bell is joining us in Nashville for two special performances at the 2026 ICC Annual Conference — and we can't wait. Watch her message to conference guests, here.
The Building Safety Journal’s series, Code Corner, explores sections of the International Codes® (I-Codes®) each month, focusing on key elements of these essential codes. Last month we spotlighted the scope of Chapter 4 of the 2024 International Mechanical Code® (IMC): Ventilation.
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