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The scope of IAPMO Z1115 covers automatic water leak detection devices and the scope of IAPMO Z1349 covers electronic plumbing supply system integrity detection devices for commercial and residential applications.
IAPMO encourages all members and industry representatives to review the Proposed Code Changes for the 2021 National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC) and attend the NSPC public hearing scheduled for July 11 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
The group is now accepting applications as it reforms to develop a new white paper concerning recommended installation practices for residential tankless/on-demand water heaters to reduce the danger of scalds.
The popularity of battery storage systems brings fire safety concerns. Proposed NFPA 855 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems addresses these concerns.
The new paper discusses the most common causes of hot water scalds from an improperly installed storage type water heater and how scald injuries can be reduced through proper installation.