Codes & Standards https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us Texas Strengthens Building Safety and Resilience by Adopting 2024 International Codes Texas has adopted three of the 2024 International Codes®, taking a significant step toward ensuring the efficiency and resiliency of its communities. Texas has adopted three of the 2024 International Codes®, taking a significant step toward ensuring the efficiency and resiliency of its communities.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23891 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:43:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23891-texas-strengthens-building-safety-and-resilience-by-adopting-2024-international-codes Texas Strengthens Building Safety and Resilience by Adopting 2024 International Codes.webp New Seismic Retrofit Standard Will Increase Resilience and Long-Term Value for Residential Properties The standard offers a cost-effective way to strengthen existing homes against earthquake hazards. The standard offers a cost-effective way to strengthen existing homes against earthquake hazards.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23879 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:48:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23879-new-seismic-retrofit-standard-will-increase-resilience-and-long-term-value-for-residential-properties New Seismic Retrofit Standard Will Increase Resilience and Long-Term Value for Residential Properties.webp RPA Is Where Water Energy Goes Next When I was first given the charge to help bring the Radiant Professionals Alliance back into a more active role, I knew right away that the timing was right. Honestly, it has become a labor of love. When I was first given the charge to help bring the Radiant Professionals Alliance back into a more active role, I knew right away that the timing was right. Honestly, it has become a labor of love.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23849 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23849-rpa-is-where-water-energy-goes-next Empowering the future of the industry.jpg The History of Backflow Prevention and Plumbing Codes, Part 2 In last month’s column, we covered a brief history of backflow prevention in the United States and how the plumbing industry responded over time, developing backflow devices and standards for adoption in plumbing codes. In last month’s column, we covered a brief history of backflow prevention in the United States and how the plumbing industry responded over time, developing backflow devices and standards for adoption in plumbing codes. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23818 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23818-the-history-of-backflow-prevention-and-plumbing-codes-part-2 PE0826_lawn sprinkler.jpg International Code Council Acquires Code Concepts Group and Welcomes Industry Leader Michael O’Brian This acquisition deepens the International Code Council’s technical advisory expertise in energy storage systems, fire protection systems, plan review and more. This acquisition deepens the International Code Council’s technical advisory expertise in energy storage systems, fire protection systems, plan review and more.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23865 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:53:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23865-international-code-council-acquires-code-concepts-group-and-welcomes-industry-leader-michael-obrian International Code Council Acquires Code Concepts Group and Welcomes Industry Leader Michael O’Brian.webp IAPMO Solicits Proposals for 2030 UPC and UMC All proposals recommending new text, revised text, or the deletion of text must be written in legislative format and clearly state the reason behind the recommendation. All proposals recommending new text, revised text, or the deletion of text must be written in legislative format and clearly state the reason behind the recommendation.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23786 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:40:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23786-iapmo-solicits-proposals-for-2030-upc-and-umc IAPMO Solicits Proposals for 2030 UPC and UMC.webp American Legal Publishing and General Code Unite to Provide Communities With Best-in-Class Codification Services This new identity combines 156 years of codification expertise to serve more than 7,000 communities worldwide. This new identity combines 156 years of codification expertise to serve more than 7,000 communities worldwide.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23784 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:02:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23784-american-legal-publishing-and-general-code-unite-to-provide-communities-with-best-in-class-codification-services American Legal Publishing and General Code Unite to Provide Communities With Best-in-Class Codification Services.jpg WQA Applauds Drinking Water Legislation WQA applauds bipartisan Senate legislation that would boost drinking water infrastructure investments and expand access to proven water treatment technologies. WQA applauds bipartisan Senate legislation that would boost drinking water infrastructure investments and expand access to proven water treatment technologies.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23781 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:02:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23781-wqa-applauds-drinking-water-legislation WQA Applauds Drinking Water Legislation.webp ASHRAE Strengthens Standard 90.1 Foundation With Renewed Emphasis on Commercial Building Energy Efficiency ASHRAE is restructuring Standard 90.1 to preserve its focus on commercial building energy efficiency while creating a separate framework for reducing operational greenhouse gas emissions. ASHRAE is restructuring Standard 90.1 to preserve its focus on commercial building energy efficiency while creating a separate framework for reducing operational greenhouse gas emissions.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23777 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:30:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23777-ashrae-strengthens-standard-901-foundation-with-renewed-emphasis-on-commercial-building-energy-efficiency ASHRAE Strengthens Standard 90.1 Foundation With Renewed Emphasis on Commercial Building Energy Efficiency.jpg Oklahoma Approves Water Demand Calculator as Alternate Standard for Sizing Water Supply Piping The alternative approach will be available for voluntary statewide use beginning Sept. 14. The alternative approach will be available for voluntary statewide use beginning Sept. 14.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23767 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:05:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23767-oklahoma-approves-water-demand-calculator-as-alternate-standard-for-sizing-water-supply-piping Oklahoma Approves Water Demand Calculator as Alternate Standard for Sizing Water Supply Piping.webp IAPMO Leads U.S.-Indonesian Plumbing Trade Mission The mission represented the first time these key Indonesian ministries met collectively with U.S. government and industry leaders to discuss a coordinated approach to strengthening plumbing product standards, and more. The mission represented the first time these key Indonesian ministries met collectively with U.S. government and industry leaders to discuss a coordinated approach to strengthening plumbing product standards, and more.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23763 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:56:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23763-iapmo-leads-us-indonesian-plumbing-trade-mission IAPMO Leads U.S.-Indonesian Plumbing Trade Mission.jpg Texas Adopts 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code The updated code is scheduled to become effective Sept. 1. The updated code is scheduled to become effective Sept. 1.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23760 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:57:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23760-texas-adopts-2024-uniform-mechanical-code Texas Adopts 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code.jpg PPI Issues Advisory Regarding Required Industry Standards and Third-Party Certifications of PEX Tubing PPI has issued an advisory warning about non-compliant, non-certified PEX tubing products being sold for plumbing and mechanical applications. PPI has issued an advisory warning about non-compliant, non-certified PEX tubing products being sold for plumbing and mechanical applications.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23758 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:06:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23758-chemtreat-introduces-operational-readiness-framework-for-day-one-reliability-in-ai-data-center-cooling-systems PPI Issues Advisory.jpg IAPMO SCB Earns ISO/IEC 20000-1 Accreditation The accreditation adds to SCB’s already comprehensive menu of certification services for organizations wishing to demonstrate their capabilities through systems certification. The accreditation adds to SCB’s already comprehensive menu of certification services for organizations wishing to demonstrate their capabilities through systems certification.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23751 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:32:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23751-iapmo-scb-earns-iso-iec-20000-1-accreditation IAPMO SCB Earns ISOIEC 20000-1 Accreditation.webp Reengineering Fire Protection in Parking Structures Did you know the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) estimates approximately 650 parking garage fires occur annually in the United States, resulting in an estimated $8 million in property damage and 15 injuries each year? Did you know the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) estimates approximately 650 parking garage fires occur annually in the United States, resulting in an estimated $8 million in property damage and 15 injuries each year?

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23680 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23680-reengineering-fire-protection-in-parking-structures iStock-2268574168.jpg The History of Backflow Prevention and Plumbing Codes, Part 1 The history of backflow prevention is a story of public health incidents over the years, in which health officials and members of the plumbing industry learned the dangers and health hazards associated with cross-connections after investigating backflow incidents that sickened and killed many people. The history of backflow prevention is a story of public health incidents over the years, in which health officials and members of the plumbing industry learned the dangers and health hazards associated with cross-connections after investigating backflow incidents that sickened and killed many people. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23679 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23679-the-history-of-backflow-prevention-and-plumbing-codes-part-1 PE0726_backflow shut-off valve.jpg In Compliance Joins IAPMO Family IAPMO is pleased to announce that In Compliance, a German-based consulting firm specializing in international product compliance requirements and regulations, has joined the IAPMO family. IAPMO is pleased to announce that In Compliance, a German-based consulting firm specializing in international product compliance requirements and regulations, has joined the IAPMO family.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23716 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:07:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23716-in-compliance-joins-iapmo-family In Compliance Joins IAPMO Family.webp ASPE September MedGas Workshop Heads to Atlanta Taught by MedGas expert Mark Allen, the workshop provides the 32 hours of training needed to take the ASSE 6060: Medical Gas Systems Designer exam. Taught by MedGas expert Mark Allen, the workshop provides the 32 hours of training needed to take the ASSE 6060: Medical Gas Systems Designer exam.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23668 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:41:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23668-aspe-september-medgas-workshop-heads-to-atlanta ASPE September MedGas Workshop Heads to Atlanta.jpg NFPA Recognizes Leaders in Fire and Life Safety at 2026 Stars at Night Awards Gala NFPA recognized outstanding accomplishments and leadership in fire, electrical, and life safety at its Stars at Night awards gala on Sunday, June 21, part of the NFPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas. NFPA recognized outstanding accomplishments and leadership in fire, electrical, and life safety at its Stars at Night awards gala on Sunday, June 21, part of the NFPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23669 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:58:56 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23669-nfpa-recognizes-leaders-in-fire-and-life-safety-at-2026-stars-at-night-awards-gala NFPA Recognizes Leaders in Fire and Life Safety at 2026 Stars at Night Awards Gala.jpg IAPMO's Hugo Aguilar to Receive ANSI Meritorious Service Award IAPMO’s Hugo Aguilar has been named a recipient of ANSI’s Meritorious Service Award for contributions to the U.S. voluntary standards system. IAPMO’s Hugo Aguilar has been named a recipient of ANSI’s Meritorious Service Award for contributions to the U.S. voluntary standards system.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23640 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:50:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23640-iapmo-aguilar-to-receive-ansi-meritorious-service-award IAPMO Aguilar to Receive ANSI Meritorious Service Award.webp New AI Model Shows How to Evacuate for Fires One Safe Step at a Time NIST researchers have developed a new AI model that can identify safe evacuation routes during a fire. NIST researchers have developed a new AI model that can identify safe evacuation routes during a fire. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23623 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:46:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23623-new-ai-model-shows-how-to-evacuate-for-fires-one-safe-step-at-a-time New AI Model Shows How to Evacuate for Fires One Safe Step at a Time.jpg ANSI Invites Stakeholders to Help Shape Standards for Frontier AI Risk Management A new INCITS standards initiative will develop a framework for managing the unique risks associated with advanced frontier AI systems, and stakeholders from industry, government, academia, and civil society are encouraged to participate. A new INCITS standards initiative will develop a framework for managing the unique risks associated with advanced frontier AI systems, and stakeholders from industry, government, academia, and civil society are encouraged to participate.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23620 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:45:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23620-ansi-invites-stakeholders-to-help-shape-standards-for-frontier-ai-risk-management ANSI Invites Stakeholders to Help Shape Standards for Frontier AI Risk Management.jpg IAPMO Seeks UPC Task Group Members The deadline to apply is July 15. The deadline to apply is July 15.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23612 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:13:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23612-iapmo-seeks-upc-task-group-members IAPMO Seeks UPC Task Group Members.webp IAPMO Publishes 2027 Editions of UPC, UMC The newly published 2027 UPC and UMC introduce significant code updates while accompanying training manuals and guides help professionals understand and apply the changes. The newly published 2027 UPC and UMC introduce significant code updates while accompanying training manuals and guides help professionals understand and apply the changes.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23607 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:06:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23607-iapmo-publishes-2027-editions-of-upc-umc IAPMO Publishes 2027 Editions of UPC, UMC.webp ASPE Announces 2026 Convention & Expo Technical Education Program During the 2026 ASPE Convention & Expo in Oklahoma City this fall, industry experts will present dynamic technical education sessions designed to increase the skills and career opportunities of attendees. During the 2026 ASPE Convention & Expo in Oklahoma City this fall, industry experts will present dynamic technical education sessions designed to increase the skills and career opportunities of attendees.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23600 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:57:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23600-aspe-announces-2026-convention-and-expo-technical-education-program ASPE Announces 2026 Convention & Expo Technical Education Program.jpg National Institute of Building Sciences Announces Launch of Modernized WBDG 3.0 Platform NIBS has launched WBDG 3.0, a modernized platform featuring enhanced search tools, AI-powered navigation, workforce development resources, and a new UFC Digital Content Library. NIBS has launched WBDG 3.0, a modernized platform featuring enhanced search tools, AI-powered navigation, workforce development resources, and a new UFC Digital Content Library.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23576 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:32:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23576-national-institute-of-building-sciences-announces-launch-of-modernized-wbdg-30-platform National Institute of Building Sciences Announces Launch of Modernized WBDG 3.0 Platform.webp IAPMO Advances Development of 2027 USHGC and USPSHTC During Technical Committee Meetings IAPMO advances development of the 2027 Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code and Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code following technical committee review of public comments. IAPMO advances development of the 2027 Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code and Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code following technical committee review of public comments.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23574 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:04:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23574-iapmo-advances-development-of-2027-ushgc-and-uspshtc-during-technical-committee-meetings IAPMO Advances Development of 2027 USHGC and USPSHTC During Technical Committee Meetings.webp DHW Temperature Control: Designing for Scald Protection and Legionella Risk Designing a safe domestic hot water system requires balancing the need for high distribution temperatures to prevent Legionella growth with code-compliant temperature controls to eliminate the risk of scalding at the fixture. Designing a safe domestic hot water system requires balancing the need for high distribution temperatures to prevent Legionella growth with code-compliant temperature controls to eliminate the risk of scalding at the fixture.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23485 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23485-dhw-temperature-control-designing-for-scald-protection-and-legionella-risk PE0626_hot water distribution piping.jpg IAPMO Seeks Technical Experts for UPC, UMC Task Groups The deadline to apply is June 22. The deadline to apply is June 22.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23491 Tue, 26 May 2026 11:40:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23491-iapmo-seeks-technical-experts-for-upc-umc-task-groups IAPMO Seeks Technical Experts for UPC, UMC Task Groups.webp NAMBA to Convene 3rd Annual Building Fire Safety Symposium NAMBA’s third annual Building Fire Safety Symposium will be held Sept. 9–10, 2026, in Chicago, bringing industry leaders together to advance fire safety across design, materials, construction and code enforcement.

NAMBA’s third annual Building Fire Safety Symposium will be held Sept. 9–10, 2026, in Chicago, bringing industry leaders together to advance fire safety across design, materials, construction and code enforcement.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23460 Tue, 19 May 2026 12:08:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23460-namba-to-convene-3rd-annual-building-fire-safety-symposium NAMBA to Convene 3rd Annual Building Fire Safety Symposium.jpg