Engineering - Articles - Page 111

The Future is Now

Welcome to the Clean Energy Age

Designing zero-energy or near-zero-energy buildings is becoming more mainstream in some areas of the country.

November 3, 2018

Low-energy, zero-energy, energy-positive and passive-house buildings are being built by the thousands across North America.

Code Classroom

ASSE Hot Water Temperature Control Devices

Anti-scalding and control of Legionella growth take center stage.

November 3, 2018

Ron George

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.

IAPMO Selected to Pursue National Adoption of ISO 30500

October 31, 2018

ISO 30500 standard specifies general safety and performance requirements for design and testing, as well as sustainability considerations, for non-sewered sanitation systems.

Taco Names Three New Regional Sales Vice Presidents

October 30, 2018

John Morgan, Ric Turmel and Geoffry Bent have joined Taco and will be responsible for activities in the commercial and wholesale channels.

John Guest USA Relocates to New Facility

October 30, 2018

The new facility is 60,000 square feet of warehouse space, including 15,000 square feet of office space.

IAPMO Solicits Proposals for 2021 Solar, Swimming Pool Codes

October 30, 2018

All proposals recommending new text, revised text, or the deletion of text must be written in legislative format and clearly state the reason behind the recommendation.