Commercial Plumbing Industry News & Insights
Stay informed on commercial plumbing trends, maintenance tips, regulatory updates, and expert insights for property and facility managers.
Regulations2024 New Mexico Plumbing Code Adoption: What Facility Managers Need to Know
New Mexico has adopted the 2024 New Mexico Plumbing Code and Mechanical Code, resetting baseline requirements for commercial plumbing and HVAC systems statewide. This update impacts design, permitting, inspections, and compliance for on‑site and modular projects, and requires facility and property managers to reassess current standards and capital plans.
RegulationsCommercial Plumbing Standards Update: IAPMO Signs MOUs with CIPHE and ASPE
IAPMO signed two memorandums of understanding with CIPHE and ASPE at the 14th World Plumbing Conference in Birmingham on September 2, 2026. For facility managers and commercial real estate professionals, the move points to stronger global coordination on plumbing standards, training, and best practices that can affect compliance, system reliability, and project planning.
RegulationsCommercial Plumbing Code Updates for Facility Managers: What the 2027 International Codes Mean
Late-August industry news points to important commercial plumbing code and equipment changes ahead, including the upcoming 2027 International Codes and broader adoption of ICC/MBI 1200 series standards. Facility managers and property teams should start aligning design, procurement, and compliance plans now.
RegulationsColorado Approves Water Demand Calculator for Commercial Water Supply Piping Sizing
Colorado’s approval of the Water Demand Calculator as an alternate standard for sizing water supply piping gives commercial project teams another path for design and review. For facility managers, property managers, and CRE professionals, it may affect how new systems and major retrofits are evaluated for performance, water efficiency, and code compliance.
RegulationsPEX Tubing Standards Advisory: What Facility Managers Need to Know
A PEX tubing standards advisory can affect product selection, submittals, inspection acceptance, and warranty risk on commercial plumbing projects. Facility managers and property teams should confirm specifications, approvals, and AHJ requirements before approving substitutions or repair materials.
RegulationsIAPMO Webinar: What Facility Managers Need to Know About Upcoming Plumbing Code Education
IAPMO has announced a new plumbing education webinar scheduled for August 19, 2026. For facility managers and commercial real estate professionals, this is an opportunity to stay current on plumbing codes, standards, and compliance, and to strengthen capital planning and risk management across building portfolios.
RegulationsIllinois plumbing licensing changes 2026: what facility managers need to know
The Illinois Department of Labor is revising plumbing apprentice registration and journeyman/master examination procedures ahead of full implementation in 2026. Commercial property and facility managers will need to adjust workforce planning, compliance timelines, and licensing logistics for plumbers working under state and local AHJs.
RegulationsCommercial Plumbing Codes, Workforce and Supply Chain Pressures: What the ASA–PHCC Capitol Hill Fly-In Means for Building Owners
More than 125 ASA and PHCC members met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to press for plumbing and mechanical industry priorities. Their agenda centered on codes and standards, workforce development, supply chain resilience, and regulatory pressure affecting contractors and distributors. For property managers and building owners, the message is clear: plumbing compliance and procurement risk are now business-risk issues.
