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Articles by Ron George

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Code Classroom

Thermal Insulation for Buildings, Pipe and Mechanical Equipment

Exploring insulation materials and equipment.
January 31, 2019
Ron George
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Thermal insulation is a natural or manufactured material that retards or slows down the flow of heat.
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Code Classroom

Fuel Gas Piping Systems and Fuel Gas Codes

An in-depth look at these systems and the codes that govern them.
January 5, 2019
Ron George
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Fuel gas systems can be a safe and economical choice for space heating, water heating or process applications if designed, installed and maintained properly.
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Code Classroom

ASSE Hot Water Temperature Control Devices

Anti-scalding and control of Legionella growth take center stage.
November 3, 2018
Ron George
No Comments
Scalding hot water from fixture faucets and fittings accounts for more than 25 percent of all scald burns in children. The elderly and the physically impaired also are at increased risk of scald burns because they have thinner skin and slower reactions. They often cannot recognize a hazard and get out of harm’s way before a serious burn can occur. 
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Code Classroom

Legionella Growth in Hot Water Systems

An argument can be made that energy conservation efforts of the 1970s contributed to the rise of Legionnaires’ disease.
October 5, 2018
Ron George
No Comments
We now know that storing water at 110 F, as was called for in many energy conservation mandates in the 1970s, can lead to an increase in Legionella bacteria growth in the hot water storage and distribution systems, which could eventually lead to outbreaks.
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Safe Drinking Water
Code Classroom

Water Quality Standards & Legislation

A look at how the U.S. and other countries protect drinking water for their citizens.
August 27, 2018
Ron George
No Comments
Safe drinking water is a precious commodity. Yet there are no universally recognized and accepted international standards for drinking water. Even where standards do exist and are applied, the number, types and permitted concentrations of contaminants covered may vary significantly from one standard to another.
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Uniform Plumbing Codes
Code Classroom

Update on Uniform Plumbing Codes, ASME Standards

Technical committees discussed dead legs, Legionella and water heater temperature control.
July 26, 2018
Ron George
No Comments
IAPMO discussions for the 2021 UPC centered around dead legs, Legionella, water heater temperature control and water conservation.
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Code Changes
Code Classroom

International Code Hearings

Many changes were proposed and discussed. Here’s what you should know.
June 26, 2018
Ron George
No Comments
The ICC recently held its committee action hearings, and this is the result of the proposed code changes.
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Water Main Failures
Code Classroom

Water Main Failures

Combining thrust blocks and mechanical joint restraints for water mains is a good design practice.
May 24, 2018
Ron George
No Comments
Following good design practices, like installing mechanical joint restraints with concrete thrust blocks will provide for years of trouble-free service for water mains.
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Hospitality Plumbing
Code Classroom

Hotels and Hospitality Plumbing

Start with the basics and build in all the variables to plan the right design.
April 23, 2018
Ron George
No Comments
Consider the difference in size and the scope of water use required as you begin design on a plumbing system for commercial use.
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Burn Codes
Code Classroom

Burn Basics

These are the code requirements for circulated domestic hot water return systems with mixing valves.
March 20, 2018
Ron George
No Comments
Code requirement awareness is necessary when designing a hot water return system.
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