Who govens plumbing?

Answer 1

There are two different Plumbing codes in the US. The first is the International Building Code and the other which is the far superior and more stringent is the Uniform Plumbing Code. Due to differences in geography , weather, and climate these codes change bases on what part of the country you are in. From there codes can even change based on what county or even what city you are in. This is often revised and ammended by The Authority Having Jurisdiction and state legislature. Another orginazation that writes plumbing code is the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials or I.A.P.M.O. The inspector is usually from the city or county in rural area's and usually representing the Plumbing or Building department. there are even some places in the US such as certain locations in Alaska that dont have any regulation or plumbing code.