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Education for the 21st Century

July 5, 2020

At the close of World War II, 2 million soldiers returned from overseas to the United States. Many married and began starting families, moving to the suburbs using the GI Bill and FHA programs that had begun a decade prior.

FPE Corner

SFPE Core Competencies and Fire Suppression System Design

Understanding how the design of fire suppression systems relates to the industry’s minimum technical guidelines.

July 5, 2020

Understanding how the design of fire suppression systems relates to the SFPE recommended minimum technical core competencies for fire protection engineering.

Code Classroom

IPC Code Changes, Part 6

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

July 5, 2020

Ron George

A continued summary of significant revisions of the International Plumbing Code: head shampoo sink faucets, pre-rinse spray valves, group wash fixtures, food waste disposers, prefab showers, dual-flush water closets.

ASHRAE Announces Certified HVAC Designer Launch

ASHRAE Introduces 2020-21 President, Officers and Directors

July 2, 2020

ASHRAE’s 2020-21 president is Charles E. Gulledge, P.E., Fellow ASHRAE.

IAPMO Oceana Hires Graham Clark as Operations Manager

July 1, 2020

Clark joins a growing IAPMO Oceana WaterMark team, with a goal to develop and improve systems, strengthen customer relationships, and ensure Oceana remains “First in Fast Professional Certification.”

Sloan Publishes Flushometer Retrofits Brochure

July 1, 2020

The brochure is designed to facilitate improved hygiene through flushometer upgrades.

ASHRAE Recognizes Outstanding Achievements of Members

July 1, 2020

ASHRAE's latest awards recognize the contributions of members to the society and the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industry.

Bradford White Introduces Commercial Water Heater Feature Enhancements with New Modulating and BMS-Capable Product

July 1, 2020

The eF120 product line now incorporates BMS and modulation technology for remote monitoring capability and increased fuel efficiency.

Zurn Opens Second Annual inSpec Specifier of the Year Contest

July 1, 2020

Entries for the contest, which will recognize an ASPE member who uses technology to improve the entire plumbing specification process, are due by Aug. 22.

IAPMO Solicits Proposals for 2024 UPC, UMC

June 30, 2020

IAPMO urges its members and other interested parties to get involved in the code development process to ensure effectiveness in preserving the public health, safety and welfare through fair and balanced development of the Uniform Codes.