Faucets are a bathroom or kitchen necessity that enhances beauty and functionality. UPC (Uniform Plumbing Code) and cUPC (Canadian Uniform Plumbing Code) faucets are beacons of quality, adhering to strict industry standards.
In the U.S. and Canada, UPC and cUPC certification plays a kind of important role, which can be enhancing consumer confidence. Luxuryhome offers a wide variety of categories of UPC and cUPC faucets, which can help you to broaden your product line with cost-effective products, and at the same time, can improve your profits.
What are UPC and cUPC Faucet certifications?
UPC and cUPC faucet certifications refer to two distinct but closely related standards that ensure plumbing fixtures, including faucets, meet specific criteria for safety and performance.
UPC Certification (Uniform Plumbing Code):
The Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) is a set of plumbing standards and regulations established by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) in the United States.
It provides comprehensive guidelines for the design, installation, and maintenance of plumbing systems to safeguard public health and safety
cUPC Certification (Canadian Uniform Plumbing Code):
The Canadian Uniform Plumbing Code (cUPC) is a set of plumbing standards and regulations developed by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).
It serves a similar purpose to the UPC but is specific to Canada, providing guidelines for plumbing systems to ensure they are safe and reliable.
Key Similarities
- UPC and cUPC certifications focus on ensuring that plumbing fixtures, like faucets and showers, can meet stringent safety and performance standards.
- Public health is protected by ensuring that plumbing systems function properly and do not contribute to water quality or pose any safety risk.
- Both involve a rigorous testing process that evaluates all aspects of a faucet’s design, materials, and function.
Key Differences:
- UPC certification is specific to the United States, while cUPC certification is specific to Canada. Each certification is tailored to the plumbing standards and codes of the respective country.
- While similar in purpose, the specific criteria and test procedures for UPC and cUPC certification may vary slightly to account for regional differences in plumbing codes and requirements.
Importance of UPC and cUPC Certification
UPC and cUPC certification is more than a badge; it’s a sign of trust. The certification ensures that the faucet adheres to strict standards for materials, construction, and function. Ensuring that your faucet will last for a long time reduces the impact of leaks, corrosion and other potential problems, ensuring that your investment will stand the test of time.
UPC/cUPC Certification standard
- Faucet (Plumbing fixture fittings), ASME A112.18.1;
- Metal hose (Flexible water connectors), ASME A112.18.6;
- Vitreous China plumbing fixtures, ASME A112.19.2;
- Water tank accessories (Anti-siphon fill valves (ballcocks) for gravity water closet flush tanks), ASSE 1002;
- Drain valve (Trim for water-closet bowls, tanks, and urinals), ASME A112.19.5;
- Faucet shower (Hand-held Showers), ASSE 1014;
- Shielded couplings joining hubless cast iron soil pipe and fittings, ASTM C1277;
- Cast iron pipe / and pipe fittings (Hubless cast iron soil pipe and fittings for sanitary and storm drain waste, and went piping applications), ASTM A888-04a.
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Exploring the Range: Types of UPC and cUPC Faucets
UPC and cUPC faucets cater to a diverse array of preferences and needs, ensuring that there’s a perfect fit for every bathroom. From traditional to contemporary designs, the options are limitless.
UPC and cUPC faucets are some of the featured products of Luxuryhome, We have been working in the faucet industry for many years, and we know the faucets in different market, and we have lots of customers, It help us to know more about the hot faucet style in North America, even in the whole world.
UPC and cUPC Bathroom Faucets & Showers
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Basin Faucets
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Vessel Faucets
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Centerset Faucets
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Widespread Faucets
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Wall Faucets
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Sensor Faucets
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Built-in Valves
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Built-in Showers
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Exposed Mixers
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Exposed Showers
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Shower Panels
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Floor Standing Showers
UPC and cUPC Kitchen faucets
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Pull out kitchen faucets
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Pull down kitchen faucets
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kitchen bar faucets
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Pot fillers
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Kitchen filter faucets
UPC and cUPC Kitchen sinks
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Undermount kitchen sinks
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Topmount kitchen sinks
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Apron front kitchen sinks
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Kitchen bar sinks
UPC and cUPC Faucet Parts
UPC and cUPC Certified components play a critical role in the functionality, safety, and compliance aspects of your faucet.
Luxuryhome uses accessories from well-known brands that meet the UPC and cUPC standards, ensuring the quality of our products from the source.
Manufacturers of UPC and cUPC Faucets
UPC and cUPC are certification standards that apply to North America. Generally, faucet manufacturers located in North America produce showers and faucets that comply with UPC and cUPC standards.
So you can refer to the following link of the list of faucet manufacturers in Canada and the U.S. to choose shower faucets or other products that meet your requirements
Installation Way For UPC and cUPC Faucets
The installation of UPC and cUPC faucets is no different than any other non-certified faucet, and you can learn more about the various faucet installations by following the links below.
Besides, we know that installation in North America is not cheap, maybe expensive, so we designed the UPC and cUPC faucets to be easy to install, you can install the whole faucet by yourself very easily.
Finishes of UPC and cUPC Faucets
The ultra-sleek surface repels liquids, resisting water spots and staying cleaner longer, making your faucet stay beautiful.
- Pass salt spray test – 24h acid salt spray and 200 hours neutral salt spray test
- Pass paint adhesion testing & falling sand abrasion & boil test
Chrome
Brushed nickel
ORB
Black+chrome
Black+white
Black+rose gold
White
Black+red
Brushed gold
Matte black
White+brushed
Rose gold
Gunmetal+chrome
Gunmetal
Red
Black+gold
Luxuryhome Faucet Factory Which Produces UPC and cUPC Faucets
If you are looking for UPC and cUPC faucets or showers from China, Luxuryhome would be a good choice for you.
We have an extensive product line covering bathroom and kitchen products for North America, such as bathroom faucets, kitchen faucets, and shower faucets, provide cost-effective prices, free samples, fast delivery service, etc,
For more details, please visit: Luxuryhome China faucet factory
FAQs
Certification involves rigorous testing (material safety, flow rate, durability) and annual factory audits by IAPMO, which adds to the cost. However, compliance is not optional for the North American market.
Our Advantage: As a direct manufacturer, we offer UPC/cUPC certified faucets at factory-direct prices, making them significantly more affordable than purchasing from Tier-1 brands, while maintaining the exact same quality standards.
All our cUPC certified faucets and showers are backed by a 5-Year Limited Warranty for commercial and residential use. We use top-tier components (like Kerox/Sedal cartridges) that meet or exceed ASME A112.18.1 / CSA B125.1 standards to ensure longevity.
Yes, absolutely. This is our core service.
We can list your brand name under our cUPC master file (Sub-listing service). This allows you to sell certified products legally in the USA and Canada under your own private label without paying the expensive initial testing fees yourself.
We strongly advise against it.
In the USA and Canada, plumbing codes (IPC/UPC) require certification for installation. Using non-compliant fixtures can result in failed building inspections, project delays, and potential legal liability. Sourcing from LuxuryHome ensures you are 100% code-compliant.
Legitimacy is key. You will find the cUPC mark laser-engraved on the faucet body and printed on the packaging. You can also look up our file number in the official IAPMO database to verify the validity of our certification.
Yes, fundamentally.
A cUPC faucet must pass strict tests for toxicity (Lead-Free/NSF 61), hydraulic performance, and lifecycle durability (e.g., 500,000 cartridge cycles). Non-certified generic products often use inferior zinc alloy or high-lead brass, which poses health risks and leakage problems.
UPC: Uniform Plumbing Code (USA).
cUPC: Canadian Uniform Plumbing Code.
Good News: Our products carry the cUPC mark, which is recognized in both the USA and Canada. One certification covers the entire North American market for you.
No, UPC (Uniform Plumbing Code) is not a brand name; it is the safety and quality certification standard required for the North American market.
However, we make brands UPC-compliant. As a cUPC-certified factory, LuxuryHome manufactures faucets for various global brands. We can apply the cUPC mark to your custom products and laser-engrave YOUR brand name, ensuring your products are fully compliant and ready for sale in the USA and Canada.
Yes. The majority of our kitchen faucets, bathroom faucets, and shower systems are cUPC certified. We invest heavily in these certifications to ensure our partners can distribute our products without any regulatory barriers.
Please contact us to get our specific IAPMO File Number for verification.
About Luxuryhome
Luxuryhome is not just a faucet manufacturer or wholesaler, but more like a partner who can provide you with more added value.
We are united in our determination to produce China-made bath and kitchen fixtures adhering to the highest ethical principles. You have our promise!
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