This spring, McGuire Manufacturing launched its new integral check valve, the ICV Defender. The valve was designed to address the growing concern and challenges related to cross connection and reverse flow at the fixture, which can contaminate potable water supplies and systems.

Gary and I have covered a lot of ground in our last six articles in this magazine. We focused on transforming high performing building hot water systems fired with hybrid solar thermal and heat pumps.

In July, Bradford White announced the new features of its new line of eF 120 series commercial gas water heaters, which are now available for ordering. The eF 120 product line now incorporates technology for remote monitoring capabilities and increased fuel efficiency.   

Fuel supply and associated components, combustion air, exhaust, ventilation, operating environment, engine cooling — all need to be accounted for in the design and installation to provide a reliable, quality system.

Instead of looking at only the substance first, a litigant is well-served looking at procedural issues at the same time. Lawyers look to see if there is a defense based on lack of jurisdiction.

What widespread adoption of electric buildings and vehicles will do to our power grid — and budgets.

Facility personnel must monitor and understand the capacity of the oxygen and medical air systems to ensure increased loads can be supported.

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

No final decisions have been made.

Donations go through the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition’s (HFSC) stipend program, which provides kits to build an NFPA 13D display for fire departments across the country.