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Plumbing Engineer

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August 2019

Volume: 47
Edition: 8
In this issue, industry experts weigh in on two industry trends that have been hot topics this year: energy efficiency and technology. Looking at the trends from the lens of heating, the features explore new products and practices while also discussing needs as it relates to training and equipping the industry to accommodate energy expectations and technology changes.

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Feature

2019 Heating Season Preview

New technologies fuel energy-efficiency efforts.
August 6, 2019
Ashlei Williams
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The 2019 PHCPPros Boiler Report revealed that advancements in controls, building automation systems (BAS) and overall use of big data through integrating the Internet of Things (IoT) are changing the market.
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Feature

Recruiting the Next Generation of Code Officials

Q&A with the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
August 6, 2019
Ashlei Williams
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On the heels of back-to-school season, Plumbing Engineer found it relevant to address the recruiting conversation in its August issue. Just as professions are often repeated at career days in mainstream spaces, it is easy to highlight some occupations over others in the trades.
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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
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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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FPE Corner

What’s in the Soup?

Use your knowledge, expertise and experiences to maintain and improve the documents you use every day.
August 6, 2019
Victoria B. Valentine, P.E.
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Many organizations facilitate the production of codes, standards and guides, such as ASCE, ASHRAE, ASME, ASPE, CEN, FM, ISO, NFPA, SFPE and UL. Which documents are needed on any project will vary with the task at hand and the specific scenario. 
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Young Professionals + Integrated Design

Dad! I Have to Go to the Bathroom

In an ideal world, family bathrooms would be more prevalent, but usually there isn’t enough space for them.
August 6, 2019
Cory Powers
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It’s an expression parents have heard millions of times: “Dad! I have to go to the bathroom.” A sudden flash of panic hits your face. Your brain immediately goes into overdrive to begin your assessment of the situation.
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Legal Pipeline

Not All Third-Party Beneficiaries Are Alike

Only intended beneficiaries may assert claims under third-party contracts.
August 6, 2019
Steven Nudelman
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May Contractor A sue Contractor B for breach of the developer’s contract — that is, the contract between Contractor B and the developer? In Arco In ge nieros, S.A. de C.V. v. CDM Int’l Inc., 368 F. Supp. 3d 256 (D. Mass. 2019), a Massachusetts federal district court said no.
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The Future is Now

R-744 in Ultra-Cold Climates

Seward, Alaska, is at the forefront of large-scale trans-critical heat pump systems using C02 refrigerant.
August 6, 2019
BF Nagy
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Crazy weather has become the norm everywhere, which is part of the reason for the Montreal Protocol and the Kigali Amendment, under which nations have agreed to move toward natural, global-warming-friendly refrigerants. 
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Geothermal HVAC

A Downtown Ambient Geothermal Main

A small Iowa town trades natural gas for ground-source heat to fuel its district heating and cooling project.
August 6, 2019
Jay Egg
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As part of the contributions needed to be made toward the elimination of combustion heating, “beneficial electrification” is becoming the clear choice. With proper education, consumers can come to see that it's a significant step forward toward modernization to be “all electric.” 
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