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FPE Corner

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Sprinkler Protection of Storage Occupancies, Part 1

Though it may seem intimidating at first, sprinkler protection for storage occupancies can be quite simple if you break it down into a few easy steps.

January 6, 2025

Plumbing engineer Jack DeVine simplifies the process of designing sprinkler systems for storage occupancies by breaking it down into manageable steps.

Code Classroom

Code and Standards Meetings Update

An update on recent ASME, CSA, ASSE and IAPMO meetings.

January 6, 2025

Ron George

Columnist Ron George shares notes from recent ASME, CSA, ASSE, and IAPMO meetings.

National Institute of Building Sciences Opens Awards Process for Building Innovation 2025

December 20, 2024

The call for awards nominations closes Feb. 14, 2025.

ASHRAE Releases New Guidance to Mitigate the Impact of Smoke on Indoor Air Quality

December 20, 2024

As wildfires and prescribed burns increasingly impact communities worldwide, ASHRAE has published a new resource aimed at safeguarding indoor air quality (IAQ) during these events.

PHCPPros LIVE at the 2024 ASPE Convention & Expo

December 16, 2024

Watch as we interview top manufacturers and discuss today’s trending topics, new products, and other developments at their companies.

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Engineering a Controls Network: What You Need to Know

It’s essential to work closely with all relevant stakeholders to ensure the system meets the building’s unique requirements.

December 2, 2024

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IAPMO, Research and the CIB Conference

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials continues to be at the forefront of plumbing research and innovation, pushing the boundaries of plumbing science.

December 2, 2024

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2024 Plumbing Engineer of the Year: Melanie Willhite, FPE, CPD, ASSE 6060

Plumbing Engineer celebrates the journey of this year’s engineer of the year.

December 2, 2024

Amalia Deligiannis

Melanie Willhite knew at an early age that she was destined to do something associated with building or creating since she grew up in a family of engineers — her father, uncles and two brothers were also in the profession.

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FPE Corner

Maintaining Your Building’s Fire Sprinkler System

NFPA 25 provides requirements ensuring a reasonable degree of fire protection through minimum ITM requirements for water-based fire protection systems.

December 2, 2024