A new study from the Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association, conducted by researchers at Drexel University suggests higher flow velocities and smaller diameter plumbing results in better building water quality.

Idle pallets may seem harmless, but without proper sprinkler system design, they can become the most dangerous fire hazard in your building—here’s how the 2025 NFPA 13 addresses that risk.

NFPA has released findings from its third annual industry survey conducted at the NFPA 2025 Conference & Expo.

A new study from the Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association, conducted by researchers at Drexel University suggests higher flow velocities and smaller diameter plumbing results in better building water quality.

NFPA completed the election of its board of directors at its annual meeting on June 16, 2025, which included the naming of one new officer, one new director, the election of one new member, and the reelection of three members of the board.

IAPMO has posted online the 2025 Report on Comments for the 2027 editions of these American National Standard-designated model codes.

ASHRAE reaffirms its commitment to public health amid Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks.

Explore the latest updates from ANSI, ASME, CSA, and other leading code bodies as Ron George, CPD, recaps key plumbing standards meetings and regulatory changes shaping the industry in 2025.

The 30-day ANSI public review period will run from July 25 through Aug. 24, 2025.  

New York has taken an important step to improve the safety, accessibility and resilience of its communities.