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The FPE Corner

Ordinance 18-14: Safety Gaps

Honolulu’s first retrofit fire safety legislation for high-rise apartments leaves room for tragedy.

June 26, 2018

Honolulu’s first retrofit fire safety legislation for high-rise apartments needs to serve as a building block for the inevitable complete sprinkler mandate that is to come.

New Green Construction Standard to Launch in United States

June 21, 2018

UK-based Building Research Establishment plans to release the standard in January 2019.

NSF International Publishes New Standard for Supplemental Microbiological Water Treatment Systems

June 19, 2018

The minimum requirements are for mechanical water filters designed to reduce bacteria, viruses and cysts.

ICC Applauds Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

June 18, 2018

A new bill tries to help those affected by natural disasters.

REHAU Offers One-Hour ‘Lunch & Learns’

June 14, 2018

Seminar series provides an introduction to design and installation of PEXa piping in plumbing, radiant cooling, radiant heating, geothermal and snow- and ice-melting applications.

NFPA Launches Web-Based CodeFinder Tool

June 14, 2018

The new tool includes mapping software to show the codes and reference standards being used domestically and internationally.

IAPMO Celebrates National High-Performance Building Week

June 13, 2018

This year the event will promote the contributions of engineers, architects and many more.

Water Closets

The impact of static and dynamic loads in the commercial restroom environment.

June 6, 2018

Interpreting the various load tests and so-called ‘ratings’ that are associated with sanitary fixtures.

Hydronics

Managing Legionella Risk in Healthcare Piping Systems

The material of the piping itself can impact the likelihood of a Legionella issue.

June 4, 2018

In recent years, headlines blaring news of Legionella outbreaks and deaths in hospitals and other public buildings have been raising the alarm of owners and occupants alike about the risks of bacteria in both potable water systems and HVAC cooling towers.