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U.S. Department of Energy Analysis Finds Improvements in 2021 International Energy Conservation Code

May 13, 2021

Analysis shows improvements of nearly 9.5 percent in energy use and 9 percent in carbon emissions over 2018 edition.

Amalgamation of Aquadiagnostics with IAPMO India Complete

May 12, 2021

The amalgamation of AWRTCL with IAPMO India has been confirmed under Section 233 of the Companies Act, 2013.

ASHRAE and IUVA Sign Memorandum of Understanding

May 12, 2021

The agreement defines parameters by which ASHRAE and IUVA will work cooperatively to promote the advancement of emerging research and technologies to support a more sustainable built environment.

ICC and Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation Join Forces to Support Code Officials

May 12, 2021

The new agreement facilitates increased collaboration between the two organizations and will lead to additional training and resources for building safety professionals.

ASHRAE Publishes Updated Health Care Facility Ventilation Standard

May 12, 2021

Standard 170-2021 offers guidance, regulation, and mandates to designers of health care facilities.

Bellevue, Nebraska Adopts 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and 2021 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code (USPSHTC)

May 11, 2021

The UPC and USPSHTC represent a carefully constructed balance between prescriptive and performance requirements, all while maintaining effective, seamless integration with all model building codes, no matter the developer.

Virtual Building Safety Month Continues

May 10, 2021

The International Code Council and its partners underscore the value of a well-trained workforce for maintaining safe buildings and communities.

Registration Open for USGBC Live, New Event Experience for the Green Building Industry

May 7, 2021

The virtual event, to be held June 8-10, will feature USGBC President and CEO Mahesh Ramanujam, and other inspirational speakers.

FPE Corner

Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Sprinkler Systems

A comprehensive ITM program will provide for life safety and property protection and meet the requirements of the local codes.

May 7, 2021

For more than 100 years, automatic sprinkler systems were recognized as the most effective means of providing life safety and property protection for fire risks within buildings.

Code Corrections

2018 to 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code Changes, Part 4

A continued summary of significant revisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code to be published in the 2021 edition.

May 7, 2021

Ron George

This is a continuation of a summary of the significant code changes to the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) which is developed and promoted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.