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Plastic Pipe Industry Responds to UA, Firefighters Union Call to Limit Plastic Pipe

April 10, 2019

The PPI and PPFA issue joint statement on the recent new release that called on developers, builders and code officials to reduce and restrict the use of plastics installed in buildings.

Longtime Plumbing Engineer Columnist Passes The Torch

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

April 3, 2019

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

FPE Corner

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

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

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

Chicago Introduces First New Building Code in 70 Years

March 25, 2019

New code will align more closely with national standards and provide more flexibility for new construction and building renovations.

NAHB Analysis: Multifamily Housing Production to Start Leveling Off

ICC Calls for Input on Building Code Changes

March 19, 2019

The code development hearings in April will provide all interested parties an opportunity to review proposed changes to the 2021 I-Codes.

FPE Corner

Are Sprinklers Required? — Reprised

Many provisions in the IBC and IFC pertain to fire sprinklers, not only those in IBC Chapter 9.

March 4, 2019

Samuel S. Dannaway

This is an outline of many areas in the codes where sprinklers are required or used to take advantage of the many trade-offs giving architects and builders flexibility in the design and construction of a building.