Ron George

Code Classroom

Administrative Provisions in the Technical Codes

Simply referring to these sections may not be sufficient to answer the question of who bears liability for scald burn injuries.

November 1, 2021

Ron George

The international codes — plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, building, residential and property maintenance — each contains, in the beginning, administrative provisions.

Code Classroom

The Continuing Scald Problem in Plumbing Systems, Part 2

While water heater design might be adjusted to help avoid scalding injuries, it is only one part of a domestic hot water system.

October 5, 2021

Ron George

A safe domestic hot water system relies upon a good design, including piping layout and selection and placement of equipment.

Code Classroom

2018 to 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code Changes, Part 6

A continued summary of significant revisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code to be published in the 2021 edition.

September 3, 2021

Ron George

This is a continuation of a summary of the significant code changes to the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) which is developed and promoted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.

Code Classroom

The Continuing Scald Problem in Plumbing Systems

Forty years after the Seattle Power & Light Petition, the misconception still exists that tap water temperature can be controlled by a water heater.

August 9, 2021

Ron George

Almost everyone knows that the maximum hot water temperature flowing from a bathtub/shower fixture fitting should be no greater than 120 F; they just don’t understand how it should be accomplished.

Code Classroom

Legislative Update: Summer 2021

A roundup of the many spring and summer technical meetings, as well as commentary on the reauthorization of the Texas plumbing board.

July 2, 2021

Ron George

This month I am taking a break from covering the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code updates to cover some upcoming events and news in the code, standard and legislative areas.

Code Classroom

2018 to 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code Changes, Part 5

A continued summary of significant revisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code to be published in the 2021 edition.

June 1, 2021

Ron George

A continued summary of significant revisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code to be published in the 2021 edition: existing sewers and trenchless replacement, circuit venting, storm drainage and ASTM E84.

Code Corrections

2018 to 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code Changes, Part 4

A continued summary of significant revisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code to be published in the 2021 edition.

May 7, 2021

Ron George

This is a continuation of a summary of the significant code changes to the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) which is developed and promoted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.

Code Classroom

2018 to 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code Changes, Part 3

A continued summary of significant revisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code to be published in the 2021 edition.

April 2, 2021

Ron George

A continued summary of significant revisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code to be published in the 2021 edition: backflow prevention devices, water distribution piping and check valves on water heaters.

Code Classroom

2018 to 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code Changes, Part 2

A continued summary of significant revisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code to be published in the 2021 edition.

March 2, 2021

Ron George

A continued summary of significant revisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code to be published in the 2021 edition: water heaters for emergency eyewash, electric tankless water heaters, water heater efficiency.

Code Classroom

2018 to 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code Changes, Part 1

A summary of significant revisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code to be published in the 2021 edition.

February 1, 2021

Ron George

A summary of significant revisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code to be published in the 2021 edition: dead legs, expansion tanks, drinking water treatment, medical gas, shower temperature control, POU and POE devices.