Safety

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.

UA, Firefighters Unions Question Use of Plastic Pipe in Construction

UA, Firefighters Union Question Use of Plastic Pipe in Construction

March 31, 2019

Joint statement calls on developers, builders and code officials to reduce and restrict the use of plastic pipe.

ASSE International Publishes Fifth Scald Awareness White Paper

March 29, 2019

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.