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ICC Assessment Center Receives ANSI Accreditation

April 15, 2019

The accreditation demonstrates excellence in the industry and underscores ICC’s commitment to strong, world-class products and services.

IAPMO Seeks Technical Subcommittee Members for Development of Z1167 Standard

IAPMO Seeks Technical Subcommittee Members for Development of Standards Z1115 and Z1349

April 10, 2019

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The scope of IAPMO Z1115 covers automatic water leak detection devices and the scope of IAPMO Z1349 covers electronic plumbing supply system integrity detection devices for commercial and residential applications.

IAPMO Sets Date for National Standard Plumbing Code Public Hearing

April 8, 2019

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IAPMO encourages all members and industry representatives to review the Proposed Code Changes for the 2021 National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC) and attend the NSPC public hearing scheduled for July 11 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

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ASSE International Calls for Scald Awareness Task Group Members

April 5, 2019

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The group is now accepting applications as it reforms to develop a new white paper concerning recommended installation practices for residential tankless/on-demand water heaters to reduce the danger of scalds.

OSHA Video Explains Soil Classification for Trench Safety

April 5, 2019

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According to the OSHA video, unsafe trenching kills 40 construction workers a year.

Longtime Plumbing Engineer Columnist Passes The Torch

Victoria Valentine to take over Plumbing Engineer “SFPE Corner” column in 2019.

April 3, 2019

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Victoria Valentine to take over Plumbing Engineer “SFPE Corner” column in 2019.

Emerging Water Technology Symposium Announces Call for Abstracts

April 3, 2019

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Abstracts will be welcomed on topics including the water-energy nexus, water efficiency, water quality, alternate water sources, and more.

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Proposed New Standard: NFPA 855

The rise in popularity of battery storage systems for solar PV systems has led to a rise in fire safety concerns.

April 1, 2019

Samuel S. Dannaway

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The popularity of battery storage systems brings fire safety concerns. Proposed NFPA 855 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems addresses these concerns.

UA, Firefighters Unions Question Use of Plastic Pipe in Construction

UA, Firefighters Union Question Use of Plastic Pipe in Construction

March 31, 2019

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Joint statement calls on developers, builders and code officials to reduce and restrict the use of plastic pipe.

ASSE International Publishes Fifth Scald Awareness White Paper

March 29, 2019

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The new paper discusses the most common causes of hot water scalds from an improperly installed storage type water heater and how scald injuries can be reduced through proper installation.

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ASSE International Calls for Scald Awareness Task Group Members

OSHA Video Explains Soil Classification for Trench Safety

Longtime Plumbing Engineer Columnist Passes The Torch

Emerging Water Technology Symposium Announces Call for Abstracts

Proposed New Standard: NFPA 855

UA, Firefighters Union Question Use of Plastic Pipe in Construction

ASSE International Publishes Fifth Scald Awareness White Paper

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