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Snowmelt Design: The Art of Best Guess

Why designing snowmelt systems is a mix of art and science

October 5, 2018

Engineering to most is the art of absolutes, the science of definitive measures.

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IAPMO Conference Breaks the Code

The City of Brotherly Love will play host to a crucial IAPMO Conference.

October 5, 2018

This year’s conference will prove to be importance to UPC and UMC Codes.

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To Sense or Not to Sense

The pros and cons of using hands-free faucets in a facility.

October 5, 2018

Some tips for deciding whether a touchless faucet will work in a client’s commercial or educational building.

Code Classroom

Legionella Growth in Hot Water Systems

An argument can be made that energy conservation efforts of the 1970s contributed to the rise of Legionnaires’ disease.

October 5, 2018

Ron George

We now know that storing water at 110 F, as was called for in many energy conservation mandates in the 1970s, can lead to an increase in Legionella bacteria growth in the hot water storage and distribution systems, which could eventually lead to outbreaks.

FPE Corner

2019 NFPA 13D and 13R

Code changes for residential sprinkler systems.

October 5, 2018

Samuel S. Dannaway

NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, is effective as of Sept. 3, 2018. NFPA 13R. Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies, is effective as of May 24, 2018.

New Non-Sewered Sanitation Systems Standard ISO 30500 Helps Support Safety and Global Sustainability

October 4, 2018

New standard supports better and safer toilets in areas where infrastructure such as sewers, plumbing and electricity are not available.

UA Members Donate to Navajo Nation Plumbing Challenge

IWSH Offers Ambassador Program at Navajo Nation CPC

October 4, 2018

Experience will give participants a look at this year’s project and provide an opportunity to engage with colleagues from industry and government to discuss how we can better work together to solve America’s water and sanitation crisis.

BLUCHER to Host Food Safety Webcast

October 4, 2018

Webcast will cover how hygienically designed stainless steel drains protect your brand by easing sanitation concerns, avoiding costly recalls and production downtime while alleviating failed systems.