For most plumbing engineers, designing water systems means designing to code.

Last month, in Part 2 of this series, we covered air gaps, air breaks, atmospheric vacuum breakers, hose thread applied vacuum breakers and pressure vacuum breakers.

New Jersey has officially adopted the 2024 New Jersey Edition of the National Standard Plumbing Code to serve as the plumbing code for the Garden State.

ASME and Articul8 AI are bringing generative AI to engineering standards, helping engineers, designers and technicians access trusted codes and standards more efficiently.

The 2027 International Codes will be published later this year, and jurisdictions can adopt the ICC/MBI 1200 series standards now.

The emergency TIA would extend Exception No. 2 to NEC 210.8(F) until Sept. 1, 2028, for the 2020, 2023, and 2026 editions of the National Electrical Code.

Colorado has approved a modern, science-based approach to sizing water supply piping, giving designers and builders a new option for improving plumbing system performance, water efficiency and public health.

The science-based guidance helps building professionals reduce risks from legionella and wildfire smoke.

NIST welcomes input on the framework’s flexibility and scope, TEVV activities that may not be adequately addressed, and any aspects that warrant clarification or expansion. 

The guide offers a preview of provisions from the forthcoming 2027 International Fire Code and guidance for jurisdictional adoption and use.