Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts has approved legislation that officially updates the state's default plumbing code.

During the virtual May 3-7 and May 17-21 meetings, the committees acted on 699 proposed amendments to the 2024 editions of the Uniform Codes.

The move ensures plumbers will continue to have a key role in the decision-making process for plumbing-related issues in the nation's second most-populous state.

This standard covers prefabricated gravity grease interceptors made of concrete, fiber-reinforced polyester, thermoplastic, or steel, and specifies requirements for design, materials, performance, testing and markings.

The agreement enables IAPMO R&T Lab, IBT and SII to cooperate on testing services and the issuance of certificates, permits to release from customs, and/or marks of conformity to product manufacturers.

The organizations will partner with Egg Geothermal to host a series of eight monthly webinars focused on the integration of air-source and ground-source heat pumps into buildings, the first of many courses for the newly formed Hydronic University.

The session will take place virtually on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. 

Bouvier brings 20-plus years' experience operating inspection management programs in more than 30 countries worldwide.

Attendees will gain the requisite knowledge, understanding, and competency to serve as a member of a facilities water safety team to help protect against Legionella outbreaks and react to one appropriately should it occur.

The amalgamation of AWRTCL with IAPMO India has been confirmed under Section 233 of the Companies Act, 2013.