Last Wednesday, Dec. 7, the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) broadcasted its first educational Webinar, a two-hour online seminar explaining the products, procedures and provisions for Horizontal Wet Venting as dictated by the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code® (UPC).

Presented by longtime IAPMO instructor Phil Ribbs, the Webinar represented a step-by-step guide to horizontal wet venting of bath groups, highlighting the most relevant code provisions on how these systems are to be installed in compliance with the UPC.

“The Webinar was a good one and definitely worth my time,” said Stephen Anderson, plumbing/mechanical inspector, city of Fairbanks, Alaska, Building Department. “The presenter was knowledgeable and easily interacted with the attendees in a way that encourage their participation. I learned a great deal and was able to answer questions that I had when I signed up for the event. Also, the facilitator did an excellent job in engaging and encouraging the participants, walking them through the operation of the teleconference’s operation, and providing remedies for any malfunctions, etc. Thanks, very much!”

Opened for registration on Nov. 15, the event reached capacity within 48 hours

"It was a great Webinar, thank you very much,” said Chris Goodwin, president, Plumbworks. “As a matter of fact, I would like to share with some of my employees. I would be more than happy to recommend this Webinar and I would love to see more.”

A recording of the Webinar can be accessed, viewed and forwarded to interested parties by clicking here. No registration is required.

The success of the Webinar has prompted IAPMO to plan a series of additional online events for 2012. Stay tuned here and through IAPMO’s numerous other communication forums for the next scheduled events.

For more information on IAPMO Webinars and other industry-leading educational offerings, contact Sherard Jones, IAPMO workforce preparation specialist, at (708) 995-3008 or sherard.jones@iapmo.org.