The I-Codes are a complete set of modern, correlated building safety codes which regulate the architectural, structural, fire protection/life-safety, plumbing, mechanical, resiliency and energy conservation designs and systems of today’s modern buildings and structures. 

ASSE 15000 Certification applies to field technicians who provide inspection, testing, and maintenance for water-based fire protection systems. Before we get too far into the requirements of the certification, it is important to understand where these requirements come from and why.

In our last article, we dealt with what hot water users really want, and could expect, from their hot water system – if it was designed properly.  Namely, we argue, fast arrival of domestic hot water – short time to tap values.  

Automobile design has continuously been evolving since cars were invented, and now modern vehicles contain significantly more plastic.

HVAC professionals take another look at IAQ since so many of us are spending more time at home.

As the pandemic spreads, we have learned multiple do’s and don’ts of design processes and out-of-the-box thinking.

Following these procedures should prevent thousands of workers from getting sick and dying from Legionnaire’s disease and other types of waterborne illnesses associated with stagnant water.

Get a rundown of the millennial news, stories and trends that caught our attention this May!

The technical committees, consisting of a broad coalition of industry experts — installers, inspection officials, contractors, engineers and manufacturers — considered public comments to amend the USHGC and USPSHTC in advance of the release of the 2021 editions.

The association has elected Kate Olinger of Uponor North America to division chair and Christian Herrild of Teel Plastics to vice chair.