Alaska Central Chapter Iapmo

The International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials community of plumbing experts plays a vital public health role in assuring access to clean water and sanitation. We like to say we live by the code. A code that says that water is safe, that plumbing systems are strong and that our association is even stronger. The strength of our association brings all sectors of the plumbing industry together -- contractors, engineers, manufacturers and researchers -- rooted in a common belief that access to clean water is a fundamental right.

The IWSH Foundation exists to help develop and enhance the role of the plumbing industry in community collaborations and educational exchanges, all over the world. Since our creation in 2016, IWSH has assembled teams of the best and brightest skilled volunteers from across the globe, joining forces to tackle design and construction projects that improve access to water, sanitation and hygiene for a variety of communities in need. We connect with local leaders, governmental and nonprofit partners, labor organizations, and manufacturers.

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The IAPMO Group offers the tools to provide installations that take the printed code language from page and into practice. You already have a career as a highly skilled craftsman and have reached the level of expertise in the plumbing and pipefitting industries where you get the job done right. You are a vital part of the construction force, dedicated to keeping America safe, healthy and strong. To progress further in your career, you probably know by now that you need to pursue lifelong training, and maybe even certification, in specialized areas due to the increasingly complex and challenging work that must be done by the modern craftsman.

Engineering plumbing and mechanical systems is difficult enough; the physics must match with the overall building performance and the long-term conditions of building use, environment, maintenance, and customer satisfaction. The systems you select must also meet the product standards for performance and material content, as well as any building code requirements. Your customers' safety is paramount - you require the knowledge of all plumbing and mechanical systems, standards and codes. Your customers are more savvy than ever, with access to an entire world of choices - you need the professional tools to assist them in making choices that meet the requirements of the plumbing and mechanical codes.