There have been a lot of energy and water conservation programs and sustainability programs that have addressed system design issues, but these programs typically do not address system maintenance issues. 

The latest revisions to the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) are scheduled be made later this summer with hearings planned...

Recently, there was a U.S. District Court decision that affects our ability to have free access to most codes and...

NSF International is a global independent organization that writes standards and tests and certifies products for the water, food, health...

All of the hearings are completed for the International Codes published by the International Code Council (ICC), with the final...

Domestic hot water systems have been installed in buildings for many years dating back to ancient times. Recirculating hot water...

As part of my consulting business, I often perform inspections of domestic hot water systems associated with various personal injury...

Plumbing design professionals and design/build contractors traditionally have designed plumbing and piping systems containing fluids to meet the material requirements...

The list of items below are common things that I find during investigations of commercial, institutional and industrial buildings. These...

I have been involved with consulting, designing, inspecting and troubleshooting plumbing systems for more than 37 years. About 22 years...