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Seismic Requirements on the Move

Following an earthquake event, fire protection systems must work with the expected reactions of the building to stay operational.

July 4, 2022

Victoria B. Valentine, P.E.

While many natural disasters — hurricanes, floods and forest fires — do not directly harm a building’s fire protection systems unless the building falls, earthquakes are different.

Code Classroom

Corrosion in the Model Plumbing Codes, Part 2

My recollections of John H. Fitzgerald III, corrosion expert and mentor.

July 4, 2022

Ron George

John H. Fitzgerald III was my mentor and taught me everything I know about corrosion, erosion and how they affect water piping systems.

IAPMO Promotes D.J. Nunez to Executive Vice President of Field Services

July 1, 2022

A veteran of 38 years in the plumbing and mechanical industry, Nunez was hired by IAPMO as a field services representative in January 2020 after 19 years with the state of California.

David Weekley Homes Names Uponor a 2022 National Preferred Partner

June 28, 2022

Uponor was one of only 12 companies nationwide to receive the prestigious honor.

IAPMO Publishes Water Demand Calculator as Standalone Document

June 23, 2022

This document is a direct extract from Appendix M of the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), which was developed via an ANSI-accredited development process.

Andres Caballero Appointed President of Uponor North America

June 17, 2022

Caballero will be based in Apple Valley, Minnesota, reporting to Michael Rauterkus, president and CEO, Uponor Corp.

SFPE to Host Two In-Person Events Featuring Live Fire Demonstrations

June 15, 2022

The SFPE Forum on Fire Protection Engineering: Challenges in Storage will be held Sept. 8-9, in Chicago, and the SFPE Seminar on Protecting Flammable and Combustible Liquids will be held Nov. 10-11 in San Antonio, Texas.

Henderson Welcomes New Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leader

June 14, 2022

DE&I veteran Jenn Miller joins the national $197 million design and construction firm.

AAEES Names Dr. Pusker Regmi 40 Under 40 Honoree

June 14, 2022

The senior engineer joins the elite group of rising environmental engineering and science professionals.

Retired Air Force Colonel Chris Stricklin to Keynote 2022 ASPE Convention & Expo

June 9, 2022

Stricklin is a retired Air Force Colonel and a combat-decorated fighter pilot who shares his inspirational story of survivor’s obligation — a responsibility to live an intentional life.