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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...

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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...

IAPMO Solicits Public Comments Toward Development of 2017 WE Stand

August 31, 2016

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials is calling for public comments on formal proposals toward the development of...

ICC’s Global Connections Day Addresses Building Codes, Standards and Climate Change

August 31, 2016

Global Connections Day, sponsored by the International Code Council, will convene Oct. 19, in Kansas City, Mo., in conjunction with...

ADA Design Considerations in Non-Residential Showers

August 11, 2016

Since its passage in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has increased the accessibility of the nation’s buildings and...

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ASHRAE Annual Meeting Update

August 10, 2016

Ron George

ASHRAE recently held their meetings in St. Louis, Missouri, and there were numerous technical committee meetings. The following is a...

ASSE looks for volunteers for group to develop rainwater harvesting professional qualifications standard

May 3, 2016

ASSE International is forming a working group for the development of ASSE Series 21000, Professional Qualifications Standard for Rainwater Catchment...

ASSE International calls for Scald Awareness Task Group members

June 7, 2015

Mokena, Ill. — ASSE International’s Board of Directors has voted to re-form the ASSE Scald Awareness Task Group to develop...

Harmonized ASSE 1037-2015/ASME A112.1037-2015/CSA B125.37-15 Now Available

February 23, 2015

Mokena, Ill. — ASSE 1037-2015/ASME A112.1037-2015/CSA B125.37-15, Performance Requirements for Pressurized Flushing Devices for Plumbing Fixtures, has been approved by...

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