Commercial

The Beschloss Perspective

Nuclear Power Gaining Ground

An improving image and new federal legislation could make more nuclear plants operational.

March 31, 2020

An improving image and new federal legislation could make more nuclear plants operational. Meanwhile, the growth of America’s economy continues, with only the presidential election throwing uncertainty into the mix.

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The IAPMO Group

March 30, 2020

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) commenced its now 94-year history of industry leadership modestly when 39 city of Los Angeles plumbing inspectors recognized two needs: uniformity in plumbing practices and a means to bring together all sectors of the industry to achieve it.

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AHR Expo 2020

Day-by-day recap of the PHCPPros team’s adventures.

March 30, 2020

Ashlei Williams

Sunny Orlando did not disappoint for the 2020 AHR Expo. How could it with the Super Bowl setting the stage on Sunday just up the road in Miami?

FPE Corner

Building Code Trade-Offs for Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Understanding the impact of sprinkler systems on building design.

March 30, 2020

Building performance during an emergency event is highly reliant on the accurate design and reliable operation of automatic sprinkler systems on of the account exceptions, reductions or omission of other design elements these systems permit.

Legal Pipeline

The Economic Loss Rule & Design Professionals: An Uncertain Liability Landscape

As the court decisions on this issue are varied, make sure to have an educated conversation with your construction attorney.

March 30, 2020

Steven Nudelman

Can a general contractor, who has suffered only economic harm, recover in negligence against an architect, with whom the contractor has no contractual relationship?

Collaborative Health Care Design

Manufactured Assemblies for Hospitals

Make sure to review manufacturers’ testing reports as they will shed light on potential failed final tests.

March 30, 2020

John Gregory

Make sure to review manufacturers’ testing reports before attempting verification on-site as they will shed light on potential failed final tests.

Code Classroom

IPC Code Changes, Part 4

A continued summary of significant revisions of the International Plumbing Code.

March 30, 2020

Ron George

A continued summary of significant revisions of the International Plumbing Code: water supply, and shower and bathtub valves.

IAPMO Seeks Technical Subcommittee Members for Development of Z1167 Standard

Digital Exclusive: IAPMO Uniform Codes and Standards Update

March 25, 2020

IAPMO published the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and the 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) in March. The codes were improved with safety provisions for the protection from legionellosis, safe installation of alkaline water treatment devices, and protecting homes with the inclusion of requirements for leak detection, just to list a few.