Here are a few important names and acronyms to know:
UPC: Uniform Plumbing Code IAPMO: International Assn. Of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials IPC: International Plumbing Code ICC: International Code Council ICBO: International Conference of Building Officials (now ICC) SBCC: State Building Code Council TAG’s: Technical Advisory Group (consults with the legislature about code amendments) ANSI Standards: American National Standards Institute NFPA: National Fire Protection Association