ASHRAE/IES Publish 2016 Energy Efficiency Standard October 27, 2016 Numerous energy savings measures resulting from industry input are contained in the newly published energy efficiency standard from ASHRAE and...Read More
FPE Corner Fire Safety Requirements The final rule was recently adopted for the health care industry as it relates to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. October 7, 2016 Samuel S. Dannaway Those of you involved in the U.S. health care industry are probably aware that on May 3, 2016, the Centers...Read More
Code Classroom Hot Water Systems Tips on consulting, designing, inspecting and troubleshooting plumbing systems. October 7, 2016 Ron George I have been involved with consulting, designing, inspecting and troubleshooting plumbing systems for more than 37 years. About 22 years...Read More
Brush Up on your Vocabulary with ASSE International, Plumbers Without Borders' ‘Plumbing Term of the Day’ Campaign October 6, 2016 ASSE International and Plumbers Without Borders are proud to announce the launch of their “Plumbing Term of the Day” campaign....Read More
Kansas County Approves Second Plumbing Code Despite Plumbers' Safety Concerns October 6, 2016 Officials in Sedgwick County voted 4-1 to approve a new dual code system, which means two plumbing codes – the...Read More
EMCOR Government Services Presents 10-Year Project with CDC to Combat Legionnaires’ Disease October 6, 2016 Alan Spence, PE, RPA, CIT, director emeritus of Emcor Government Services, served on a select committee with the CDC in...Read More
IAPMO Technical Committee Meeting in October to Develop 2018 Uniform Solar/Hydronic and Swimming Pool Codes September 21, 2016 The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials on Oct. 25-26 will host Technical Committee meetings toward the...Read More
Get Ready for IAPMO 2016 September 8, 2016 Sharon Rehana IAPMO’s 87th Annual Education and Business Conference will take place on Sept 26 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Attendees will once again...Read More
IAPMO Solicits Public Comments for 2018 UPC, UMC September 8, 2016 The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, publisher of the Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code, is calling...Read More
Code Update Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems September 6, 2016 Ron George The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publishes the industry standard for automatic fire sprinkler systems. The standard is titled “NFPA...Read More