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2018 to 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code Changes, Part 3

A continued summary of significant revisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code to be published in the 2021 edition.

April 2, 2021

A continued summary of significant revisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code to be published in the 2021 edition: backflow prevention devices, water distribution piping and check valves on water heaters.

ASHRAE and ICC Release New International Green Construction Code

March 30, 2021

The manual supports building safety professionals in applying the provisions in the 2018 version of the code to promote sustainable construction.

MCAA Virtual Education Conference Delivers Education and Awards, Welcomes New Leaders

March 30, 2021

MCAA’s first Virtual Education Conference, March 22-25, 2021, featured top-quality education seminars and an interactive exhibit, honored award winners, thanked retiring board members, and welcomed new leaders.

MCAA and CNA Insurance Honor icon Mechanical with Top Safety Award

March 30, 2021

The award recognizes the company's safety program as the nation’s best among mechanical contractors having 450,000 to 1,000,000 work hours.

IWSH Partners Mark World Water Day by Renewing Global Partnerships

March 29, 2021

P.I.P.E., UA Plumbers Local 78, and WPC have renewed commitments to being IWSH Global Partners.

Call for Abstracts Open for ASHRAE 2022 Winter Conference in Las Vegas

March 26, 2021

Abstracts are now being accepted for the 2022 ASHRAE Winter Conference to be held in Las Vegas, Jan. 29 – Feb. 2, 2022, at Caesars Palace.

PMI Works with Coalition, Lawmakers to Advance INFORM Consumers Act

March 25, 2021

The legislation is designed to protect consumers from counterfeit and stolen products sold online, which has become a growing problem.

IAPMO to Co-Host Webinar in Celebration of World Water Day

March 22, 2021

The IAPMO Group will co-host a webinar at 11 a.m. EST on Tuesday, March 23 titled "Water Security, Sanitation, and Hygiene in a World Combatting COVID."