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D.C. Passes Building Efficiency and Renewable Energy Policy

December 20, 2018

The bill, based on the Clean Energy DC plan, creates a road map to reducing the District’s emissions by over 40 percent.

Women In PHCP: Danielle Putnam

December 20, 2018

Meet the president of one of the first home service menu-selling systems for plumbing, electrical, and HVAC contractors.

Triangle Tube Appoints Tom Tonkins Director of Sales and Business Development

December 17, 2018

Tonkins comes to Triangle Tube from a senior sales role with ADEY.

2019 Building Safety Month Theme: ‘No Code, ‘No Confidence’

December 17, 2018

In its 39^th year, the international campaign raises awareness about the importance of modern building codes and strong code enforcement.

Armstrong Announces Three New Webinars for HVAC Professionals

December 13, 2018

The free webinar series aims to help industry professionals reduce energy usage.

Uponor Launches ProPEX Copper Press Adapters

December 11, 2018

Industry-first adapters connect ASTM F1960 PEX expansion connections to ½- to 3-inch copper press piping systems.

Travis Voss, Mechanical Inc., Featured at Autodesk’s Connect & Construct Summit

December 3, 2018

Voss will also be speaking at the MCAA Technology Conference and demonstrate how Mechanical Inc. has begun using augmented reality on the jobsite.

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The Room - Temperature Lavatory

December 3, 2018

There is one provision in both the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and International Plumbing Code (IPC) that endangers public health and bloats construction budgets: the requirement to provide hot water at all public lavatories.

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Emergency fixture water heating

Selecting a water heater for a facility where there is a combination eyewash and emergency shower.

December 3, 2018

One of the most critical applications faced by plumbing engineers is selecting a water heater for a facility where there is a combination eyewash and emergency shower. These fixtures are required by the ANSI Z358.1 code to deliver a specific amount of water flow for a specific period of time.