Determining the placement of medical gas zone valves in health-care facilities is important to prevent a fire.

IAPMO discussions for the 2021 UPC centered around dead legs, Legionella, water heater temperature control and water conservation.

Each piece of emergency equipment must be available to provide proper first aid in the event of an emergency.

The Chinese government leads charge to provide access to proper sanitation.

The ICC recently held its committee action hearings, and this is the result of the proposed code changes.

Honolulu’s first retrofit fire safety legislation for high-rise apartments needs to serve as a building block for the inevitable complete sprinkler mandate that is to come.

Interpreting the various load tests and so-called ‘ratings’ that are associated with sanitary fixtures.

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials is working to develop ISO/PC 316 – Water Efficient Products/Banding as an International Standard.

The underground water systems that support aboveground fire protection systems are integral to successful outcomes in the event of a fire.

Although plumbing products and building codes help conserve water, states are in the best position to set laws and regulations that will save even more water.