ASHRAE has issued a position document on building decarbonization and its role on mitigating the negative carbon impact of buildings on the environment.

The new law will require jurisdictions to update to the 2021 International Residential Code and the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code.

The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services has approved IAPMO's Water Demand Calculator as an alternate method for estimating the demand load for a building's water supply.

In response to severe drought conditions, some states are looking to reduce plumbing fixture flow rates lower than WaterSense’s rate, which is lower than federal requirements. In addition, a proposed SEC rule would require public companies, including plumbing manufacturers, to invest heavily in creating and maintaining systems for tracking carbon emissions. Finally, California is proposing to change California Prop 65 short-form labeling requirements.

ASSE International has published the seventh edition of its Field Test Procedures Using Three-Valve and Five-Valve Test Kits booklet.

Garland will help lead development, management and execution of the Code Council’s state and local engagement in the U.S.

The program is offered by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), in conjunction with Special Pathogens Laboratory (SPL).

A veteran of 38 years in the plumbing and mechanical industry, Nunez was hired by IAPMO as a field services representative in January 2020 after 19 years with the state of California.