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Ron George

Ron George

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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Code Classroom

Legionella Control for Building Water Systems

Eliminating Legionella growth conditions with proper system design, installation and maintenance.
September 3, 2019
Ron George
Legionnaires’ disease is a serious form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria that grows in a building water system and becomes aerosolized.
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Code Classroom

Texas Plumbing Board Gets Extension, Senate Takes on Forever Chemicals

An executive order extends the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners and the plumbing licensing law until 2021.
August 6, 2019
Ron George
On June 13, 2019, Gov. Abbott issued an executive order to extend the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners and the plumbing licensing law until 2021 to allow the next legislature to consider the issue. The plumbing industry needs to ensure their elected officials are educated on the topic and address this issue properly in the next legislative session.
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Code Classroom

Texas Abolishes the Plumbing License Law

Unless further legislative action is taken, the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners may cease to exist in September 2020.
July 2, 2019
Ron George
Recently, Texas lawmakers struck a blow against the health and safety of its citizens when they failed to renew the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
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Code Classroom

Trade Shows, Codes and Standards

A recap of ISH Frankfurt 2019 and a preview of Legionella water management specialist qualifications.
June 4, 2019
Ron George
This month we will cover some of what has been happening in the industry. We start with a review of the ISH trade show in Germany and then cover the recent and upcoming events at ASSE, ASHRAE and ASME. 
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Code Classroom

Cleanouts in Drainage Systems

As water conservation efforts continue to move forward, drain-line blockages are bound to increase.
May 6, 2019
Ron George
As water conservation efforts continue to move forward, drain-line blockages are bound to increase.
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Code Classroom

Do We Truly Need Hot Water?

Considering if eliminating tempered water for public handwashing could result in a Legionella outbreak.
April 1, 2019
Ron George
Eliminating tempered water for public handwashing facilities can result in a Legionella outbreak.
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Code Classroom

ASHRAE, NSF Develop Water Safety Standard for Building Systems

The new standard will reference ASHRAE 188 for control of the Legionella bacteria.
March 4, 2019
Ron George
The new standard will reference ASHRAE 188 for control of the Legionella bacteria.
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Code Classroom

Thermal Insulation for Buildings, Pipe and Mechanical Equipment

Exploring insulation materials and equipment.
January 31, 2019
Ron George
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
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
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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