IAPMO Publishes Standards on Press Fittings and Partitions

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials has published IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Z1117, Press Connections, and IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Z124.10, Water Closets and Urinal Partitions, as American National Standards and National Standards of Canada.

IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Z1117 supersedes the IAPMO PS 117, which is a standard referenced in the model plumbing codes including the ANSI-accredited Uniform Plumbing Code. It specifies requirements for materials, physical characteristics, performance testing and markings. Products covered by this standard include fittings, tube and pipe with press connection ends combined with other types of connections (e.g., threaded, soldered, and push‐fit).

The IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Z124.10 standard covers urinal and water closet partitions and specifies requirements for materials, construction, performance testing and markings. This standard fills a gap in the industry that has existed for many years. IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Z124.10 brings a comprehensive approach in addressing the essential requirements for materials, strength and durability and design specification to properly address partitions for water closets and urinals. With the expanded use of all-gender toilet facilities, the IAPMO Z124.10 is an important new standard for specifying the level of privacy and security for the users of water closets.

Both of these standards were developed by a balanced consensus body that consists of professionals in both the United States and Canada. Both of these standards are available in English and French. For more information, visit https://www.iapmo.org/standards-development.