Legionnaires' Disease - Articles - Page 6

ASHRAE Resources Can Help Reduce the Risk of Legionella

August 2, 2019

In 2018, ASHRAE published a revised edition of Standard 188, which designers and building operators can use to help establish water management plans specific to the systems in particular buildings, campuses or health care facilities.

2019 ASPE Tech Symposium Announces Exciting New Speakers on Trending Topics

August 1, 2019

Forty professional development sessions are available at this year's event for individuals at all levels, providing numerous opportunities for career growth.

PERC Announces New Online Course on Water Heating Needs in Commercial Buildings

PMI Opens Registration for New Online Course

May 16, 2019

The course will feature in-depth information on Legionella and water supply systems, backflow issues and several other important plumbing subjects.

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Do We Truly Need Hot Water?

Considering if eliminating tempered water for public handwashing could result in a Legionella outbreak.

April 1, 2019

Ron George

Eliminating tempered water for public handwashing facilities can result in a Legionella outbreak.

Audit Faults Slow Response to Legionnaires' Outbreak in Illinois

March 26, 2019

The audit pinpointed the cause of the initial outbreak to water that sat unused in a disabled water heater for a month in July 2015.

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ASHRAE, NSF Develop Water Safety Standard for Building Systems

The new standard will reference ASHRAE 188 for control of the Legionella bacteria.

March 4, 2019

Ron George

The new standard will reference ASHRAE 188 for control of the Legionella bacteria.

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Preventing Waterborne Contamination in Building Water Distribution Systems

January 5, 2019

To ensure the health and safety of building occupants, proper design, installation and operation of a potable water system are paramount. Plumbing designers can play an important role in this process.

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Addressing Lead and Infrastructure Concerns

How proactive wholesalers have a competitive edge in water treatment.

December 4, 2018

The ramifications of the Flint, Mich., water crisis continues to spread more than two years after the city was thrust into the national spotlight because of lead contamination in its drinking water. What happened in Flint was a tragedy but it also accelerated a larger trend around municipal water.

Plumbing, Hydronics Systems and Legionella

ASHRAE Seeks Third Round of Comments on Legionella Guideline 12

November 5, 2018

Guideline 12 is open for a 45-day public review until Dec. 17.

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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.