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IAPMO USHGC and USPSHTC Code Change Monographs Now Available

April 3, 2020

All individuals anticipating an active role in the ANSI-accredited consensus development of the Uniform Codes at the Technical Committee Teleconference Meetings, May 18-19, can download the USHGC documents and the USPSHTC documents in Adobe PDF format online.

Geothermal HVAC

New Contractor Opportunities with Geothermal Districts

March 26, 2020

Jay Egg

Communities transitioning from natural gas to geothermal heating and cooling ensures decades of infrastructure build-out.

IAPMO Seeks Technical Subcommittee Members for Development of Z1167 Standard

Digital Exclusive: IAPMO Uniform Codes and Standards Update

March 25, 2020

IAPMO published the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and the 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) in March. The codes were improved with safety provisions for the protection from legionellosis, safe installation of alkaline water treatment devices, and protecting homes with the inclusion of requirements for leak detection, just to list a few.

PPI Sponsors DOE's Solar Decathlon Design Challenge

March 12, 2020

The 2020 Solar Decathlon Design Challenge will take place at DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, Colorado, from April 17-19.

Geohermal HVAC

The $9 Billion Question: Stranded Assets or GeoMicroDistricts?

February 3, 2020

Jay Egg

That $9 billion figure is just enough to replace 25 percent of Massachusetts’ aging natural gas infrastructure — and expected to take two decades.

PPI Names David M. Fink as New President

January 6, 2020

Fink, a veteran of the plastics pipe industry, previously served as the chairman of the PPI Board of Directors from 2017 to 2019, and has held a number of other leadership positions within the organization.

Digital Exclusive: The Biggest Pros and Cons of Geothermal Heat Pumps

December 19, 2019

While geothermal heat pumps are incredibly efficient and able to save users considerable money over time, installation may not be feasible depending on the budget, the home’s physical location, and other factors.

IAPMO Codes Mobile App Now Available for Download

November 18, 2019

The app gives users constant access to their purchased code books and serves as a vehicle to contact the technical staff about any code questions, apply for technical committees or request information about the code development process.