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ANSI Requests Comments on China’s Association Standards Proposal

September 26, 2017

Promotion of association standards is a key component of China’s plan for deepening standardization reform

Code Classroom

Emergency Showers and Eye/Face Wash Equipment – Part III

OSHA Interpretations

September 25, 2017

Ron George

The final section of a three-part series focuses on OSHA interpretations of emergency face/wash equipment.

Plumbing & Heating Thoughts

The CDC, Back-Stabbing Emails and a Flawed Legionnaires’ Investigation

And also the true meaning of ‘poetic justice’ as the agency faced up to questionable examination techniques and alteration of data.

September 24, 2017

Steve Smith

Misleading email trail points to messy Legionnaires’ assessment and necessary clarification.

EPA Approves ICC-ES as Licensed Certifier of Spray Sprinkler Bodies

September 22, 2017

ICC-ES PMG can now certify spray sprinkler bodies with integral pressure regulation under the EPA’s WaterSense Program.

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ASSE Annual Meeting to Offer Infection Control Training and Certification

September 22, 2017

As more and more facilities, particularly healthcare facilities, begin requiring training and certification in infection control, ASSE 12000 certification will prove to be a valuable credential

Flushable Wipe Maker Takes D.C. to Court

September 21, 2017

Kimberly-Clark sues the District over a new city law regulating when such wipes can be labeled 'flushable.'

NFPA Launches Policy Institute

September 21, 2017

Institute to help policymakers keep their communities safe by providing recommended practices, proposed solutions and other guidance to support and sustain strong fire prevention and protection systems.

FPE Corner

The Marco Polo Fire – Current Aftermath

Honolulu continues to sort through rubble and legality of sprinklers in high-rises.

September 21, 2017

Samuel S. Dannaway

One of the most important things to take away from the Marco Polo Fire: Buildings that opt out of sprinklers should still be required to comply with other safety measures of Bill 69.

IAPMO Technical Committee Moves Forward on 2018 Uniform Solar/Hydronic and Swimming Pool Codes

September 20, 2017

Technical committees, consisting of installers, inspection officials, contractors, engineers, and manufacturers, will consider public comments to amend the USEHC and USPSHTC in advance of the release of the 2018 editions.