The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has proposed new energy efficiency standards to save consumers $11.4 billion on their energy and water bills every year.

Utah has adopted the 2021 International Codes, taking a significant step toward ensuring the safety, efficiency and resiliency of its communities.

The analysis finds that the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code can reduce deaths from extreme heat by as much as 80 percent.

Twenty-six states are to benefit from federal funding to improve infrastructure and bolster energy efficiency initiatives.

Contributing to the development of Canadian standards underscores the International Code Council’s mission to advance global building safety.

Colorado has adopted the 2021 IPC, IFGC, and the plumbing provisions of the IRC, taking a significant step towards ensuring the safety, efficiency, and resilience of its plumbing infrastructure.

IAPMO concluded technical committee meetings toward the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-accredited development of the 2024 editions of the Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code (USHGC) and Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (USPSHTC). 

It is the first of three harmonized standards for pressure-reducing devices in the U.S. and Canada.

Ian Baynes, director of valves and HVAC at Watts Water Technologies, discusses the importance of backflow prevention and upcoming August 16 events geared toward raising awareness of the issue.