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Women in PHCP 2019

Celebrating those breaking glass ceilings while gaining their insights on ways to diversify the industry.

April 1, 2019

Ashlei Williams

Legal Pipeline

Consumer Fraud Statutes Can Affect Design Professionals, Too

Be mindful of your state’s consumer fraud statutes to receive appropriate protections.

April 1, 2019

Steven Nudelman

While many states exempt architects, engineers and other licensed professionals from liability under such statutes, others do not.

The Future Is Now

Great Moments in HVAC Control Systems

Advanced controls can provide a contemporary path to energy savings, better comfort and reduced carbon emissions.

April 1, 2019

BF Nagy

Advanced controls can provide a contemporary path to energy savings, better comfort and reduced carbon emissions.

Code Classroom

Do We Truly Need Hot Water?

Considering if eliminating tempered water for public handwashing could result in a Legionella outbreak.

April 1, 2019

Ron George

Eliminating tempered water for public handwashing facilities can result in a Legionella outbreak.

FPE Corner

Proposed New Standard: NFPA 855

The rise in popularity of battery storage systems for solar PV systems has led to a rise in fire safety concerns.

April 1, 2019

Samuel S. Dannaway

The popularity of battery storage systems brings fire safety concerns. Proposed NFPA 855 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems addresses these concerns.

UA, Firefighters Unions Question Use of Plastic Pipe in Construction

UA, Firefighters Union Question Use of Plastic Pipe in Construction

March 31, 2019

Joint statement calls on developers, builders and code officials to reduce and restrict the use of plastic pipe.

ASSE International Publishes Fifth Scald Awareness White Paper

March 29, 2019

The new paper discusses the most common causes of hot water scalds from an improperly installed storage type water heater and how scald injuries can be reduced through proper installation.