Codes & Standards

AHR Expo Announces Education Program

October 16, 2018

The 2019 Expo features nearly 75 free sessions presented by industry experts from leading organizations.

ASHRAE and ASPE Strengthen Partnership with Signing of New MoU Agreement

October 12, 2018

The agreement defines parameters on how the two societies will collaborate more closely to continue furthering and promoting the advancements of a more sustainable built environment.

ASHRAE Realigns Relationship with IAQA

October 11, 2018

Both organizations are committed to continue collaborative programming that benefits all members involved.

Partnership Opportunities Remain Ahead of CPC Navajo Nation Launch

October 9, 2018

American Standard Wins 2018 WaterSense Sustained Excellence Award

October 8, 2018

The EPA recognized American Standard for demonstrating a commitment to water conservation through the Beauty in Motion truck tour, which showcased the brand’s newest WaterSense-labeled shower heads, faucets, and ultra-high efficiency toilets.

PHCC Names International Code Council as Newest Corporate Partner

October 5, 2018

Through this alliance, PHCC members will have increased access to I-Codes books and training, potentially through the PHCC associations.

Feature Story

LDRP Basics

Labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum suite design blurs the line between institutional and hospitality.

October 5, 2018

Labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum areas are intricate spaces to design in health care. The difficulty only increases when the space is part of an area undergoing renovation.

Feature Story

IAPMO Conference Breaks the Code

The City of Brotherly Love will play host to a crucial IAPMO Conference.

October 5, 2018

This year’s conference will prove to be importance to UPC and UMC Codes.

Code Classroom

Legionella Growth in Hot Water Systems

An argument can be made that energy conservation efforts of the 1970s contributed to the rise of Legionnaires’ disease.

October 5, 2018

Ron George

We now know that storing water at 110 F, as was called for in many energy conservation mandates in the 1970s, can lead to an increase in Legionella bacteria growth in the hot water storage and distribution systems, which could eventually lead to outbreaks.