The UK-based Building Research Establishment, or BRE, has teamed up with global architecture, engineering and design firm HOK and plans to release the standard in January.

In 2015, The American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) laid out a two-year strategic blueprint for the society that included seven key goals.

Scalding hot water from fixture faucets and fittings accounts for more than 25 percent of all scald burns in children. The elderly and the physically impaired also are at increased risk of scald burns because they have thinner skin and slower reactions. They often cannot recognize a hazard and get out of harm’s way before a serious burn can occur. 

The National Fire Protection Association Standards Council issued the 2019 edition of NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, with an effective date of May 24, 2018. 

The six-course curriculum aims to to better equip HARDI members in their hiring and onboarding process.

ASPE's Affiliate Sponsors comprise a group of manufacturers and service providers that are essential in helping plumbing engineers design technologically advanced plumbing systems.

The 25 fellows are LEED Professionals at the top of their fields in green building design, engineering and development.

The 14 code changes proposal will face a full ICC vote in November.