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ASSE Hot Water Temperature Control Devices

Anti-scalding and control of Legionella growth take center stage.

November 3, 2018

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.

FPE Corner

2019 Editions of NFPA 20 and NFPA 14

Code changes for stationary pumps and standpipe/hose systems.

November 3, 2018

Samuel S. Dannaway

The National Fire Protection Association Standards Council issued the 2019 edition of NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, with an effective date of May 24, 2018.

HARDI Announces New HVAC Curriculum for Online Training Platform

November 2, 2018

The six-course curriculum aims to to better equip HARDI members in their hiring and onboarding process.

IPEX Joins ASPE's Affiliate Sponsor Program

November 1, 2018

ASPE's Affiliate Sponsors comprise a group of manufacturers and service providers that are essential in helping plumbing engineers design technologically advanced plumbing systems.

PPI Introduces Online PEX Design Course

November 1, 2018

PPI Building and Construction Director of Engineering Lance MacNevin narrates the one-hour course.

Green Business Certification Announces 2018 LEED Fellows

October 31, 2018

The 25 fellows are LEED Professionals at the top of their fields in green building design, engineering and development.

IAPMO Selected to Pursue National Adoption of ISO 30500

October 31, 2018

ISO 30500 standard specifies general safety and performance requirements for design and testing, as well as sustainability considerations, for non-sewered sanitation systems.

ICC Gives Initial Approval of Mass Timber Code Proposals

October 31, 2018

The 14 code changes proposal will face a full ICC vote in November.

IAPMO Solicits Proposals for 2021 Solar, Swimming Pool Codes

October 30, 2018

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.