Codes & Standards

RPA Upgrades BEST

November 15, 2018

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The BEST 2.0 now has an even easier-to-use “dashboard” feature preloaded with different system configurations.

USGBC, BRE Team Up to Advance Green Buildings, Communities and Cities

November 14, 2018

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The organization’s LEED and BREEAM are the two most widely used green building programs in the world.

ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 12000-2018 Now Available

November 9, 2018

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Voluntary consensus addresses hazardous nature of pathogens and infectious diseases that play dangerous roles for pipe trade workers, maintenance personnel and other construction craftspeople.

IAPMO Seeks Technical Committee Members

November 8, 2018

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Members will work toward the development of the 2021 editions of the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code and Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code.

ASHRAE and Partners Release 2018 International Green Construction Code

November 8, 2018

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The groundbreaking model for building codes helps municipalities save money, protect resources and increase the resilience, safety and standards of living for communities across the globe.

Plumbing, Hydronics Systems and Legionella

ASHRAE Seeks Third Round of Comments on Legionella Guideline 12

November 5, 2018

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Guideline 12 is open for a 45-day public review until Dec. 17.

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The Building Research Establishment’s Green Plan

UK-based group adds to its sustainability options for the United States.

November 3, 2018

Steve Smith

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The UK-based Building Research Establishment, or BRE, has teamed up with global architecture, engineering and design firm HOK and plans to release the standard in January.

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Pioneering Change in Plumbing Engineering

ASPE Convention & Expo meetings, awards and appointments showcase profession’s growth potential.

November 3, 2018

Ashlei Williams

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In 2015, The American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) laid out a two-year strategic blueprint for the society that included seven key goals.

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Water Hammer and Emergency Shower/Eyewash Piping Systems

Don’t overlook these systems during the design phase; they are essential in an emergency.

November 3, 2018

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In the world of mechanical and plumbing engineering, piping layouts can range from the basics to the overly complicated. Even in the most basic sites, piping considerations for emergency eyewash and shower equipment tend to become an afterthought, often overshadowed by more operation-critical components.

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Going Against the Flow in Commercial Project Design

Answers to some of the most pressurized issues in plumbing today.

November 3, 2018

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Every commercial building project has its share of challenges. Sometimes those challenges require innovation and code exceptions, other times they simply necessitate a thorough understanding of the facility and its design goals.