When I was first given the charge to help bring the Radiant Professionals Alliance back into a more active role, I knew right away that the timing was right. Honestly, it has become a labor of love.

In last month’s column, we covered a brief history of backflow prevention in the United States and how the plumbing industry responded over time, developing backflow devices and standards for adoption in plumbing codes. 

This acquisition deepens the International Code Council’s technical advisory expertise in energy storage systems, fire protection systems, plan review and more.

All proposals recommending new text, revised text, or the deletion of text must be written in legislative format and clearly state the reason behind the recommendation.

This new identity combines 156 years of codification expertise to serve more than 7,000 communities worldwide.

WQA applauds bipartisan Senate legislation that would boost drinking water infrastructure investments and expand access to proven water treatment technologies.

ASHRAE is restructuring Standard 90.1 to preserve its focus on commercial building energy efficiency while creating a separate framework for reducing operational greenhouse gas emissions.

The alternative approach will be available for voluntary statewide use beginning Sept. 14.

The mission represented the first time these key Indonesian ministries met collectively with U.S. government and industry leaders to discuss a coordinated approach to strengthening plumbing product standards, and more.

The updated code is scheduled to become effective Sept. 1.