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Articles by Ron George

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Fuel Gas Piping Systems and Fuel Gas Codes

These systems can be safe and economical choices if they are designed, installed and maintained properly.
September 4, 2023
Ron George

A primer for designing fuel gas systems: model codes, gas types, heat content, gas pressures, valves, pipe sizing and installation requirements.


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Valve Types and Applications

Common valve types and valve components used in commercial and industry construction.
August 7, 2023
Ron George

An explanation of the common valve types and valve components used in commercial and industrial construction, along with applications for use. 


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Improper Disinfection of Premise Plumbing Systems Can Damage Piping, Part 2

The industry needs a specific standard for emergency flushing and disinfection procedures for building water systems/premise plumbing systems.
June 1, 2023
Ron George

The International Plumbing Code and Uniform Plumbing Code are vague when it comes to emergency flushing and disinfection procedures for building water systems.


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Improper Disinfection of Premise Plumbing Systems Can Damage Piping, Part 1

Toxic and corrosive chlorine levels are used to decontaminate water piping in buildings; the industry has no standard specifically for dealing with this subject.
May 1, 2023
Ron George

The International Plumbing Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code contain sections addressing flushing and chlorine disinfection of potable water distribution systems. However, no industry standards tell plumbing professionals how to do it.


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Starting the 2027 Code Change Process

A look at the revision process for the model building codes.
April 3, 2023
Ron George

Every three years, the model building codes go through a revision process. While the various committees are finishing up work for the 2024 codes, work has already begun on the 2027 versions.


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The Basis for Most Plumbing Codes

Dr. Roy B. Hunter’s research at the National Bureau of Standards helped discover inexpensive ways to provide indoor plumbing.
March 6, 2023
Ron George
Dr. Roy B. Hunter spent three decades researching inexpensive ways to provide indoor plumbing. Read on to learn his 22 basic principles that became the foundation for the later development of a modern-day national plumbing code.


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Codes and Standards Update

The 2024 International Plumbing Code and Uniform Plumbing Code are nearing completion.
February 3, 2023
Ron George
As the 2024 plumbing codes are in the final hearing stages, the next time to propose changes to the codes is for the 2027 versions. Read on to learn about the process of changing our building codes.


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How Fast Should We Move Away from Fossil-Fuel Dependency?

I suggest we make reductions at a steady and controlled pace so we don’t go so fast that we miss the sharp turn and go over the cliff
January 6, 2023
Ron George

With people moving full-speed ahead on decarbonization and electrification of our building stock, not enough consideration has been given to the electric grid’s capacity.


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From Gas Lighting to Gaslighting

A Hollywood movie illustrates how gas pressure affects gas lights.
December 5, 2022
Ron George

In this month’s column, learn how the term “gaslighting” came about and how gas pressure affects gas lights. Plus, IAPMO is looking for comments on the new versions of the Water Efficiency Standard; the Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code; and the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code.


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Is CSST Safe for Fuel Gas Distribution Systems?

Determine if corrugated stainless-steel tubing is right for the application and ensure that it is installed properly in lightning-prone areas.
November 4, 2022
Ron George

The debate continues on whether corrugated stainless-steel tubing is a safe distribution method for fuel gas. The answer depends on the application. Read on to discover the history and uses of this flexible product.


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