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Water Main Failures

Combining thrust blocks and mechanical joint restraints for water mains is a good design practice.

May 24, 2018

Following good design practices, like installing mechanical joint restraints with concrete thrust blocks will provide for years of trouble-free service for water mains.

FPE Corner

Tall Timber Buildings

Combining prescriptive measures and performance-based design.

May 24, 2018

Samuel S. Dannaway

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Addressing the tall building question with a reasoned approach of combining prescriptive measures and performance-based design.

IAPMO Advances Development of 2021 Uniform Codes During Technical Committee Meetings

May 21, 2018

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During the May 15-18 meetings at the Ontario Doubletree Hotel, the committees acted on nearly 450 proposed amendments to the 2018 editions of the Uniform Codes.

Sixth Emerging Water Technology Symposium Gives Glimpse of Future

May 21, 2018

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A common belief that water is life gives way to great discussion about water efficiency and health, here and abroad.

IAPMO CEO Chaney Meets U.S. Commerce Secretary Ross, Urges Continuation of MDCP, Reinstatement of Research

May 9, 2018

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The group discuss ways to increase U.S. exports and ensure their competitiveness in foreign markets.

FPE Corner

Fire Suppression Systems

Recent changes in the International Building Code.

April 23, 2018

Samuel S. Dannaway

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Recent code provisions that may be of interest to those involved in the design of fire suppression systems.

Plumbing & Heating Thoughts

‘Toilet to Tap’ Water Only Sounds Hard to Swallow

New research says it tastes just as good as bottled water and even better than tap water.

April 23, 2018

Steve Smith

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Water scarcity is a growing, serious issue for many communities, especially those that frequently experience periods of drought and other environmental challenges. For those communities, water reuse is sometimes the only practical solution.

What’s on Tap for the 6th Emerging Water Technology Symposium? Part 3

April 6, 2018

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This is the 3rd and final part of a 3-part EWTS update series to let attendees know what the symposium organizers have teed up for our technical program.

OSHA Cites Plumbing Company Second Time for Trench Hazard

April 4, 2018

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OSHA cited the company in November 2017 for similar hazards at another work site.

Report Gives States ‘C’ Average for Water Efficiency, Conservation

April 2, 2018

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As the number of droughts and water shortages continues to increase nationally, the existence of state-level laws that advance water efficiency and conservation is becoming more critical.