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Plumbing Engineer Magazine Now Accepting Nominations for Engineer of the Year 2

Nominate Plumbing Engineer’s 2024 Engineer of the Year!

August 15, 2024

Do you know of a plumbing engineer who is doing exemplary work for the profession? If so, nominate them now!


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A Guide to DWV Pipe and Joining Methods

Your knowledge and representation of these systems can boost your business and ensure long-lasting peace of mind for plumbers and homeowners.
August 5, 2024

Understanding the intricacies of the drain, waste and vent (DWV) system is fundamental for anyone working in the plumbing industry. 


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A New Approach to Sizing On-Demand Hot Water Systems

Data-driven engineering helps building owners and managers achieve new levels of safety, efficiency and cost/space savings.
August 5, 2024

Previous sizing practices have routinely overestimated the required capacity of domestic water heating systems, relying on the Modified Hunter’s Curve to determine water systems sizing. Data-driven engineering, however, helps building owners and managers achieve new levels of safety, efficiency and cost/space savings for occupant needs.


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Domestic Water Sizing: A Case for Decodification

Many plumbing codes still require or strongly recommend sizing domestic water systems with outdated methods.
August 5, 2024
Aaron Bock PE

Oversizing a domestic water system can lead to aging water and stagnation, the two biggest factors in waterborne pathogen growth. Yet modern plumbing codes still require or strongly recommend outdated sizing methods such as Hunter’s Curve, doing our building owners a disservice and putting the public at risk.


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Code Classroom

Emergency Fixtures and Tepid Water

The ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 standard is the only industry guide to determine if suitable facilities are provided by an employer.
August 5, 2024
Ron George

Ron George explains the emergency shower and eyewash standard and OSHA requirements.


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Registration Open for 2024 Certified Plumbing Design Technician Exam

July 15, 2024

The 2024 Certified Plumbing Design Technician (CPDT) exam will be held via remote proctor from Oct. 28 to Nov. 8.


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Luxury Products Group Hosts First Industry Education Event

July 9, 2024

Suppliers and showroom representatives gathered with 25 influential kitchen and bath designers on June 25.


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New Hampshire-Based Civil Engineering Firm HSI Joins IMEG

July 3, 2024

The merger helps position both firms for continued growth in the northeastern U.S.


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CONTRACTOR STORIES

Getting Technical: Antifreeze in Hydronic Systems

Creating a functional, long-lasting antifreeze system starts in the design phase and relies on diligent maintenance.
July 1, 2024
Tom Soukup
When designing a long-lasting antifreeze system for a customer’s hydronic system, you must consider that propylene glycol has a lower BTU carry capacity and is more viscous, than water. Also, regular maintenance is critical for optimal performance of the antifreeze.


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Crashing the Legionella Party: Plumbing Design Meets Infection Control

The key to preventing outbreaks of Legionnaires’ Disease is good management of building water systems.
July 1, 2024

More than 40 years after its discovery, it shocks me to say that the number of reported cases of Legionnaires’ Disease in the United States has been rising since 2003. 


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