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Ron George, CPD, ASSE 12080 Legionella Management Professional, is president of Plumb-Tech Design & Consulting Services. Visit www.plumb-techllc.com for more information or call 734-755-1908.

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Scald prevention included in code change proposals

February 3, 2015

Ron George

There are currently minimal provisions in the Uniform Plumbing Code, International Plumbing Code, International Property Maintenance Code or the International...

Hot water system temperatures and the code

February 1, 2015

Ron George

I have noticed a lot of misquoting of the plumbing codes when it comes to hot water system temperatures and...

Emergency fixtures and emergency fixture mixing valve standards, Part 1

January 5, 2015

Ron George

Employers are required by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines to provide a safe work environment for workers. This...

New standard for health and safety of construction workers

September 9, 2014

Ron George

Several years ago, I was attending a plumbing industry annual meeting and the topic of discussion during one of the...

Code Update

36 Years of Experience

June 9, 2014

Ron George

Over the last 36 years, I have collected a few nuggets of plumbing design knowledge and maintenance wisdom from experience...

How standards and codes become law

May 19, 2014

Ron George

In a democratic society, we rely on laws to regulate how we govern and maintain order. Americans have gathered to...

PVC flue pipe failure

March 15, 2014

Ron George

In the May 2011 issue of this magazine, I wrote a column titled, “Is PVC an acceptable vent material for...

Is PVC an acceptable vent material for flue gases?

March 15, 2014

Ron George

I recently inspected the mechanical systems in student housing at a Midwest university. The school had hundreds of apartments in...

Code Update

A Hot Water System Balancing Act…Scald vs. Legionella Prevention, Part 1

March 15, 2014

Ron George

Plumbing design professionals and contractors are faced with many challenges when designing, installing or maintaining domestic hot water systems. Two...

Warning! Anti-scald shower valves can scald you!

March 15, 2014

Ron George

Every year, thousands of people suffer serious thermal shock and/or scalding injuries in showers or combination tub/shower fixtures. Tens of...

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Scald prevention included in code change proposals

Hot water system temperatures and the code

Emergency fixtures and emergency fixture mixing valve standards, Part 1

New standard for health and safety of construction workers

36 Years of Experience

How standards and codes become law

PVC flue pipe failure

Is PVC an acceptable vent material for flue gases?

A Hot Water System Balancing Act…Scald vs. Legionella Prevention, Part 1

Warning! Anti-scald shower valves can scald you!

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