The latest podcast episode of Between the Lines with FGI is out and features an insightful interview with Christoph Lohr, vice president of technical services and research at IAPMO and the plumbing task group chair for the 2026 Health Guidelines Revision Committee. He explores the complexities and challenges of plumbing systems in healthcare facilities, emphasizing the importance of water quality and safety. Lohr also highlights the collaborative efforts between IAPMO and FGI to improve plumbing standards and codes.
Additionally, he shares his experiences leading the Plumbing Task Group’s work during the 2026 FGI Code for Planning and Design development cycle. He explains how this group worked to address critical issues such as water age and the impact of plumbing fixture locations on water quality. The task group’s efforts have led to meaningful changes and improvements in the 2026 code documents, ensuring better safety and efficiency in health care plumbing systems.
Listeners will gain valuable insights into the critical role of plumbing in healthcare and the ongoing efforts to enhance system resiliency and efficiency. The episode will be particularly informative for those interested in healthcare design, plumbing systems and public health safety.
