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Texas Governor Promises Plumbers State’s Licensing Board Will Continue

June 5, 2019

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"We've got this," the governor tells plumbers worried as their profession faces deregulation.

PMI Introduces a Series of New Benefits to Members

June 4, 2019

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Benefits include the PMI Market Outlook, Aspiring Leaders Program, and an e-learning initiative featuring two courses about codes and standards.

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Using Pressure Regulators for Site Distribution in Natural Gas Pipelines

A pressure-regulating station provides a ‘break’ in the system.

June 4, 2019

Paul Baker, PE, CPD, GPD

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The codes covering higher-pressure natural gas distribution systems are CFR-2011 Title 49, Volume 3, Part 192, Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline: Minimum Federal Safety Standards and ASME B31.8, Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems.

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Trade Shows, Codes and Standards

A recap of ISH Frankfurt 2019 and a preview of Legionella water management specialist qualifications.

June 4, 2019

Ron George

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This month we will cover some of what has been happening in the industry. We start with a review of the ISH trade show in Germany and then cover the recent and upcoming events at ASSE, ASHRAE and ASME.

Plumbers Protest Elimination of Texas Plumbing Board

June 3, 2019

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Concerned plumbers plan to hold rally at the state capitol on June 14.

Texas Legislature Votes Down State Plumbing Agency

By September, Anyone Can Be a Plumber in Texas

May 30, 2019

Steve Smith

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Plumbers call for special session after the Texas House ended the state plumbing code and a plumbing regulation agency.

Texas Legislature Votes Down State Plumbing Agency

May 28, 2019

Steve Smith

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Lawmakers want to fold the board into the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, an agency that oversees more than two dozen professions.

EPA Publishes Proposed Perchlorate Drinking Water Regulation

May 24, 2019

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Perchlorate is a component of rocket fuel, fireworks and some food packaging.

ASHRAE Signs MoU Agreement with DOE

May 24, 2019

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ASHRAE and DOE seek to work cooperatively to improve the efficient use of energy; building resilience; and building performance, including for occupants.

New WQA President Stephen J. Ver Strat to Lead Relocation Efforts

May 23, 2019

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Ver Strat is prepared to lead the industry association through a challenging year – a year that will see WQA begin the process of relocating its International Headquarters and Laboratory.