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Lynne Simnick

Lynne Simnick is the Director of Code Development for the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) and is responsible for the supervision and oversight of the creation and maintenance of all IAPMO codes and code supporting documents. Ms. Simnick has more than twenty-eight years experience in the plumbing industry including code development, education and training, plan review and evaluation services. Prior to joining IAPMO, Simnick worked as technical staff in engineering services, educator, inspector and plumber. She has a Bachelors of Science Degree in Education and Mechanical Engineering Technology. Simnick has authored many technical articles, participated in numerous standards committees with an expertise in code and standards development. Ms. Simnick may be contacted at IAPMO, 909-472-4110 or email [email protected]

New Mexico’s second largest city, Las Cruces, adopts IAPMO’s Uniform Codes

The Las Cruces, N.M., City Council has adopted the 2009 editions of International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO’s) complete collection of Uniform Codes...
Dec. 26, 2012

Seismic resilience should be part of green standards in quake-prone regions

The Northwest of the U.S. boasts some impressive sustainable building design accomplishments, but it has not incorporated adequate seismic resilience into green standards and ...
Dec. 18, 2012

Hurricane Sandy prompts New York to consider tougher flood protection codes

Damage from Hurricane Sandy has New York City officials and real estate developers reviewing building codes. As they ponder a devastated landscape from the South Street Seaport...
Dec. 5, 2012

Danish city aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2029

Sønderborg, Denmark is aiming for a high environmental standard: to be carbon-neutral by 2029. Achieving that ambitious benchmark depends on generating power and heat from renewable...
Nov. 20, 2012

Building automation will become necessary for owners to meet more stringent codes

Building automation systems (BAS) will be increasingly necessary to help building owners meet more stringent regulations. With states and communities adopting stricter energy ...
Nov. 11, 2012

IAPMO conference will examine alternate water source systems, rainwater harvesting

Water shortages impact many areas of the country, and the use of gray water and rain water is on the rise. Plumbing codes and practices have been refined in recent years to keep...
Sept. 18, 2012

Green building investment trends: Extreme green and net-zero are in

When tracking trends in sustainable design, it’s interesting to see where venture capitalists are investing their money in the environmental sector and how technologies that they...
Aug. 29, 2012

Improved fire codes may not be enough to protect homes in fire-prone areas

A wildfire destroyed scores of homes in Kittitas County, Washington, and blazes roared through Colorado Springs and other communities in the parched West this year. These fires...
Aug. 22, 2012