Plumbing Engineers and the Internet: What are the Stats? May 8, 2017 Annual survey highlights your usage and how it affects your job. Be honest. How much time do you spend on...Read More
NFPA 20: 2016 Impact Fire protection for high-rise buildings includes specific rules for fire pumps. May 8, 2017 In contemporary America, fire rates and fire deaths are trending downward due to stronger fire codes, greater public education, widespread...Read More
NFPA Braces for 2017 Conference With the help of surveys from last year’s conference, the NFPA adds themes and seminars for a “renewed sense of excitement, energy and empowerment. May 8, 2017 It’s been more than 300 days since the 2016 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Conference & Expo wrapped up in...Read More
Flint Water Infrastructure Summit Leaders and residents gather for a three-day conference that continues one of the nation’s most important conversations around safe water. May 8, 2017 The Flint Water Summit, co-chaired by Mayer Karen Weaver and Governor Rick Snyder, was held at the Riverfront Front Banquet...Read More
Designing for Safety Fire sprinkler acceptance testing is critical for success. May 8, 2017 Recent editions of the International Code Council’s (ICC) model building codes employ greater emphasis on automatic sprinkler systems as a...Read More
Veterinary Hospitals and Animal Research Facilities Assessing medical gas requirements. May 8, 2017 John Gregory Which medical gas code are you to follow when designing a veterinary hospital or clinic? I was asked that very...Read More
Code Classroom Know the Codes and Standards that Apply to You! Federal court rules on copyright protections for codes and standards organizations. May 8, 2017 Ron George Recently, there was a U.S. District Court decision that affects our ability to have free access to most codes and...Read More
Geothermal HVAC Nashville Airport’s Geothermal Legacy The time is now to make the switch to a geothermal HVAC system. May 8, 2017 Jay Egg You’ve likely heard that Nashville Airport has gone geothermal. Of course, that means the energy efficiency has improved quite a...Read More
Propylene Glycol: Solar Heat Transfer Fluid PG has a long track record of being used in solar heating systems. May 8, 2017 Bristol Stickney In any hydronic closed-loop solar heat collector system, the heat transfer fluid is the lifeblood. It must be sealed and...Read More
Designer's Guide The Elusive Code Unraveling the mysteries in pipe sizing, velocity and flow. May 8, 2017 Timothy Allinson Pipe sizing is, of course, one of the main purposes and challenges of plumbing design. Everyone reading this article should...Read More