Code Classroom Domestic Hot Water Recirculation Systems Know the history. February 6, 2017 Ron George No Comments Domestic hot water systems have been installed in buildings for many years dating back to ancient times. Recirculating hot water...Read More
IAPMO Makes Tentative Interim Amendment Available for Public Comment January 9, 2017 No Comments In accordance with the IAPMO Regulations Governing Committee Projects, IAPMO has announced a Tentative Interim Amendment to the 2015 edition...Read More
ASHRAE Announces Topics For New Building Performance Analysis Conference January 9, 2017 No Comments ASHRAE announced the topics and a call for presenters for its new Building Performance Analysis Conference, formerly known as the...Read More
FPE Corner Second Great Honolulu Chinatown Fire: Part 1 Disaster of epic proportions presents long-term implications. January 9, 2017 Samuel S. Dannaway No Comments The story of the Second Great Honolulu Chinatown Fire is a tale of many tales. It is about political intrigue,...Read More
Code Classroom Thermal Expansion Tanks The shortcomings of previous designs lead to new flow-through expansions. January 9, 2017 Ron George No Comments As part of my consulting business, I often perform inspections of domestic hot water systems associated with various personal injury...Read More
Legionella: A Growing Problem Understanding the problem of Legionella and how to prevent it plumbing systems. January 9, 2017 No Comments You may have heard the term used in the news over the last few years, or maybe you skimmed over...Read More
ASA Appointed to the NFPA 54 and NFPA 58 Technical Committees January 5, 2017 No Comments Hugo Aguilar, PE, director of codes and standards for the American Supply Association, has been appointed to represent ASA as...Read More
2016 California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code Now In Effect January 4, 2017 No Comments The 2016 editions of the California Plumbing Code and California Mechanical Code went into effect on Jan. 1. Both the...Read More
Massachusetts Tops USGBC's Top 10 LEED Rankings January 1, 2017 No Comments The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the Top 10 States for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), an...Read More
Standards Council of Canada Announces First Joint Canada-U.S. Standard for Valves December 27, 2016 No Comments The Standards Council of Canada has announced the publication of the first joint Canada-U.S. standard for balloon-type ball backwater valves....Read More