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The Future is Now

Plumbing for the Filthy Rich

Not really, but with the advancements in technology, it sure feels that way!

February 21, 2018

BF Nagy

What do Megan Fox & Jerry Seinfeld have in Common? They don't care about electronics in public restrooms.

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Kitchen Grease Waste: Location, Location, Location

Tips on designing the placement and monitoring system of a grease interceptor.

February 21, 2018

John Gregory

When the perfect location simply is not available, where do you put the grease interceptor?

Code Classroom

Legionellosis: An Inconvenient Disease

Working toward prevention is the best way to address the problem.

February 21, 2018

Ron George

If the conditions for bacteria growth are present, the bacteria will grow. DSo why not address the problem before it begins?

Reducing Risk of Legionnaires’ Disease

New cooling tower protects a hospital’s low infection rate.

January 13, 2018

HVAC contractors now are pairing chillers and high-performance plastic cooling towers with new anti-microbial options that significantly reduce the infection risk.

Water Conservationists ‘Since Before it Was Cool’

Niagara Conservation talks Greenbuild, KBIS and its new look for 2018.

January 11, 2018

Niagara Conservation is tinkering around again. And it’s ready to share at KBIS and beyond.

Chicago Faucets Joins Handwashing Leadership Forum

November 21, 2017

By advancing science and technologies that promote, educate and improve hand and high-touch surface hygiene practices, the Handwashing Institute for Life strives to reduce infections and foodborne illness outbreaks caused by poor handwashing.

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Legionella Prevention/Mitigation – Part 3

Applying, monitoring and recording are all important final steps.

October 27, 2017

John Gregory

The final part of this three-part series will discuss the detail of how to apply the chosen system effectively, along with monitoring and recording test data.

From the Outside In

Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS) improve health, and, therefore productivity.

September 22, 2017

Avoid the repercussions of a sick building, which leads to sick inhabitants.

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Legionella Prevention/Mitigation – Part 2

What are the pros and cons of protective and mitigating systems?

September 21, 2017

John Gregory

Part two of this three-part series will discuss protective and mitigating systems, and provide the pros and cons of each one.

ASSE Issues Interpretation of Third-Party Certification Agencies and Certifiers

August 24, 2017

ASSE International Board of Directors and Professional Qualifications Standards Committee have issued an interpretation of a Section 6001 1-1.3 of ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 6000- 2015, Professional Qualifications Standard for Medical Gas Systems Personnel.