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NAHB Analysis: Multifamily Housing Production to Start Leveling Off

ICC to Host Hearings for Review of Proposed Code Changes

April 24, 2019

Participants will consider potential changes to the model codes based on proposals and feedback from the building safety community.

LeClairRyan Aviation Attorney: Contractors Should Nix "Casual Use" of Drones Over Construction Sites

April 18, 2019

In a recent column, Attorney Mark A. Dombroff states that a higher volume of drone flights over construction sites inevitably translates into greater risk of accidents and regulatory violations.

ICC Assessment Center Receives ANSI Accreditation

April 15, 2019

The accreditation demonstrates excellence in the industry and underscores ICC’s commitment to strong, world-class products and services.

IAPMO Seeks Technical Subcommittee Members for Development of Z1167 Standard

IAPMO Seeks Technical Subcommittee Members for Development of Standards Z1115 and Z1349

April 10, 2019

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 Sets Date for National Standard Plumbing Code Public Hearing

April 8, 2019

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.

Weil-McLain to Offer Free Training at 2019 Eastern Energy Expo 2

ASSE International Calls for Scald Awareness Task Group Members

April 5, 2019

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.

OSHA Video Explains Soil Classification for Trench Safety

April 5, 2019

According to the OSHA video, unsafe trenching kills 40 construction workers a year.

Longtime Plumbing Engineer Columnist Passes The Torch

Victoria Valentine to take over Plumbing Engineer “SFPE Corner” column in 2019.

April 3, 2019

Victoria Valentine to take over Plumbing Engineer “SFPE Corner” column in 2019.

Emerging Water Technology Symposium Announces Call for Abstracts

April 3, 2019

Abstracts will be welcomed on topics including the water-energy nexus, water efficiency, water quality, alternate water sources, and more.

FPE Corner

Proposed New Standard: NFPA 855

The rise in popularity of battery storage systems for solar PV systems has led to a rise in fire safety concerns.

April 1, 2019

Samuel S. Dannaway

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.