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Legal Pipeline

Please Take Notice

Failure to adhere to contractual notice provisions could be devastating.

August 24, 2017

Steven Nudelman

Notice provisions are important and should not be glossed over. Take the time to go through them to avoid consequences.

FPE Corner

The Marco Polo Fire

What we know about the building and one of the largest fires in history.

August 24, 2017

Samuel S. Dannaway

Last month Honolulu experienced its largest, single-building fire in history. Here's a breakdown of how it happened.

Code Classroom

Emergency Showers and Eye/Face Wash Equipment: Part II

Flushing, testing and important considerations.

August 24, 2017

Ron George

Part two of a three-part series focuses on emergency face/wash equipment and important implications designers need to be aware of.

Of Moose and Men

IAPMO’s 88th Annual Conference heads to Alaska.

August 24, 2017

Plenty of learning opportunities with a sprinkle of bonding await IAPMO members this year.

August 2017 Timothy Allinson web version

Designer's Guide

British Plumbing Systems

Here are some oddities from across the pond.

August 24, 2017

Timothy Allinson

England piping systems still apply older plumbing codes.

Early Bird Registration for 2017 ASPE Technical Symposium Ends August 31

August 21, 2017

Attendees who take full advantage of the Symposium will receive 1.2 continuing education units to use for their certification and license requirements.

UpCodes Streamlines Code Information

August 18, 2017

App currently includes building codes for 40 states and New York City.

ANSI Opens Registration for World Standards Week 2017

August 17, 2017

WSW is an ANSI-hosted annual event designed to inspire open dialogue about developments and challenges related to standardization and conformity assessment

Oregon Building Code Officials Plan to Fine Portland Over Sprinkler Rule

August 14, 2017

The state's Building Codes Division wants to levy fine of $20,000, saying says cities can't enact rules that have different requirements than the state building code.

ICC Recognizes First Certified Sustainability Professional

August 10, 2017

Designation provides portability for professionals holding ICC and/or California certifications to show proficiency and interest in sustainability across the nation without having to obtain another license or designation.