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ASSE International Publishes Revised Performance Requirements for Chemical Dispensing Systems with Integral Backflow Protection

February 19, 2019

Performance requirements in ASSE 1055 include compliance testing for stability; endurance; backpressure and backsiphonage; deterioration at temperature and pressure extremes; and detailed requirements for markings; and installation, operation, and maintenance instructions.

ICC and ICC-ES Sponsor Design and Construction Week

February 13, 2019

Bringing together more than 80,000 professionals, DCW is one of North America’s largest gatherings of the residential design and construction industry.

IAPMO Extends Deadline for Technical Committee Member Applicants

February 13, 2019

Volunteers wishing to develop the 2021 edition of the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code should submit an application by Feb. 28.

IAPMO Seeks Technical Subcommittee Members for Development of Z1167 Standard

February 8, 2019

The association is seeking volunteers with technical background in plumbing and mechanical systems and specific knowledge of solid waste containment interceptors.

ASHRAE Seeks Presentations for 2019 Building Performance Analysis Conference

February 6, 2019

Building modeling professionals and practitioners are invited to submit presentation proposals between 20 to 30 minutes in length or 90-minute panel and seminar sessions.

USGBC Announces Top 10 States for LEED Green Building in 2018

February 4, 2019

Illinois takes the top spot as USGBC defines the next generation of green building with LEED v4.1.

WQA Announces 2019 DC Fly-In Dates

February 1, 2019

For the third consecutive year, WQA is partnering with the Irrigation Association and the National Groundwater Association for a Water Resources Congressional Summit on March 5 and 6.

Feature

Ancient Codes Guiding the Modern World

The path to a future of quality innovation is found through respect for the past.

January 31, 2019

Plumbing systems have evolved and modern installations would be unrecognizable to our Roman ancestors.

Code Classroom

Thermal Insulation for Buildings, Pipe and Mechanical Equipment

Exploring insulation materials and equipment.

January 31, 2019

Ron George

Thermal insulation is a natural or manufactured material that retards or slows down the flow of heat.

MSS Publishes Three Revised Standard Practices

January 29, 2019

The society has revised SP-95-2018, Swage(d) Nipples and Bull Plugs; SP-123-2018, Non-Ferrous Threaded and Solder-Joint Unions for Use With Copper Water Tube; and SP-149-2018, Preformed Elastomeric and Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) V-Ring Packing Sets for Waterworks Valves.