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NFPA and Fire Protection Research Foundation Release New Fire in the U.S. Report

June 11, 2021

Seminal research highlights factors that have reduced loss since the America Burning report was released in 1973 and areas where work is still needed.

United Mechanical Corp. Receives Federated Insurance ACCA Super S.T.A.R. Award

June 11, 2021

The award is presented annually to an ACCA member that prioritizes safety, teamwork, accountability, and responsibility.

IAPMO Seeks Technical Subcommittee Members for Development of National Standard IAPMO Z1059

June 10, 2021

The association is seeking volunteers with technical background in plumbing and mechanical systems and specific knowledge of wastewater diverter valves and diversion systems.

ASHRAE Participates in High Performance Buildings Coalition Congressional Event

June 9, 2021

In recognition of High Performance Building Week, 2020-21 ASHRAE President Charles E. Gulledge III, P.E spoke on a panel titled Building Better: Congressional and Private Sector Efforts to Promote High Performance Buildings.

ACCA Nominates Eric Knaak to Serve on DOL Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship

June 9, 2021

Knaak, executive vice president and general manager of Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning, previously served as ACCA chairman.

Registration Open for 2021 Code Council Annual Conference and Hearings

June 7, 2021

The conference will focus on resiliency in the industry in the wake of significant disruption to traditional methods of working from the pandemic.

Austin, Texas Adopts 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code

June 7, 2021

The adoptions represent an update from the 2015 editions of these codes and will go into effect on Sept. 1.

Iowa Updates Plumbing Code to 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code

June 3, 2021

The Iowa Administrative Rules Committee has published ARC 5626C, officially updating Iowa's plumbing code.

NFPA Fire & Life Safety Policy Institute Releases 2020 Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem: Year in Review Report

June 3, 2021

This latest edition examines U.S. and international events in the last year.

Technical Program Now Available for 2021 ASHRAE Virtual Annual Conference

June 3, 2021

The technical program includes eight tracks compromised of 100 live and on-demand sessions, and sessions addressing issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.