Certifications

IAPMO R&T

IAPMO R&T is North America’s premier plumbing and mechanical product certification agency. It is accredited by ANSI-ANAB National Accreditation Board (ANAB), Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and entidad mexicana de acreditación, a.c. (ema) along with recognition by Comisión Nacional del Agua (CONAGUA). IAPMO R&T Marks of Conformity (recognized by the IAPMO Shield symbol) are widely recognized and represent the highest degree of integrity in showing compliance with established codes and standards.
https://iapmort.org/about-rt

IAPMO SHIELD MARK OF CONFORMITY

Denotes product compliance to established codes and standards. These codes and standards may include, but are not limited to:
  • Lead Free
  • Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) USA
  • National Plumbing Code of Canada
  • Drinking Water (NSF)
  • Drinking Water
  • CalGreen
  • EPA WaterSense

EPA WATERSENSE (bathroom)

Indicates that products meet the requirement of applicable EPA WaterSense® Specifications (1.5 gpm max flow rate lav faucets).

ADA COMPLIANCE

Products comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements outlined in ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003.

LEAD FREE

The lead-free IAMPO marking denotes that the product complies with applicable federal and state regulations for allowable lead content in drinking water systems. These can include, but are not limited to, guidelines set by NSF/ANSI/CAN 372, NSF/ANSI/CAN 61, the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, and state regulations such as those adopted by California in AB1953 and AB100.

CEC

California Energy Commission (Plumbing Fittings - All Faucets are listed)

Cacert Appliances Website

Max flow rate kitchen faucets: 1.8 gpm
Max flow rate lavatory faucets: 1.2 gpm

DOE

Department of Energy (Maximum Water Use 1.8GPM or less)

Max flow rate kitchen faucets: 2.2 gpm
Max flow rate lavatory faucets: 2.2 gpm

DOE Regulations Website

MASS

Massachusetts Board of Registration of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (All Plumbing Products are listed – Sinks, Faucets, Strainers)

Massachusetts Board of Registration Website

Texas

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (Fall under Flow Rates of 2.2 gpm - Faucets)

TCEQ Website

ETL

An ETL certification means that products have been tested to set safety standards. The certification comes from Intertek’s Electrical Testing Labs.

The ETL Mark is proof of product compliance to North American safety standards. Authorities Having Jurisdiction(AHJs) and code officials across the US and Canada accept the ETL Listed Mark as proof of product compliance to published industry standards.

Intertek ETL Website

UL Listed

When a product is adorned with the UL Listed Mark, it means it was tested by UL and has been certified to meet North American safety, quality, or security standards.

Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) and code officials across the US and Canada accept the UL-listed mark as proof of product compliance with published industry standards.

UL Listed Website

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