Codes & Standards

Product Compatibility Enhances Fire Protection Performance

Proper verification avoids leakage and assures system reliability.

July 26, 2017

FPE Corner

Grenfell Tower

A tragic warning to the building industry.

July 26, 2017

Samuel S. Dannaway

What lessons can be learned from the Grenfell Tower fire, and are concerns that fire safety may be taking a back seat to building sustainability and energy efficiency?

Reduce Risk to your Brand

Use design evaluation services.

July 26, 2017

This third-party evaluation process will aid in supporting product design and development. Find out more.

Code Classroom

Emergency Showers and Eye/Face Wash Equipment, Part I

Following fixture requirements to prevent safety hazards.

July 26, 2017

Ron George

Highlighting OSHA regulations for emergency equipment design, including the selection process, temperature concerns, important components and more.

Health Care Water Management in the Developing World

Sustainable technology, consideration of potential plumbing issues and strong support and leadership are essential for safer delivery.

July 5, 2017

Training the Next Generation of Engineers

Members of both the ASPE Central Ohio Chapter and the Columbus Chapter of ASHRAE were treated to two days of steam system training in Columbus, Ohio.

July 5, 2017

Collaborative Health Care Design

Code Interpretations

Code interpretations are a common occurrence in the medical gas industry and often end up in a gray area.

July 5, 2017

John Gregory

You should ask your code officials, medical gas inspectors, verifiers and other colleagues to compare interpretations of the code that you intend to apply (collaborate). You may end up learning something new or seeing it from another perspective.

Code Classroom

Maintenance Matters

The need to address water heater and boiler maintenance issues for improved efficiency.

July 5, 2017

Ron George

There have been a lot of energy and water conservation programs and sustainability programs that have addressed system design issues, but these programs typically do not address system maintenance issues.