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Codes + Standards

First U.S. Green Building Codes Announced The ICC, ASHRAE, USGBC and IES announce the nation’s first set of model codes and standards for green building in the U.S.

Residential Sprinklers Look Like Code Lock We have received word that the International Code Council did not receive any public comments on the residential sprinkler mandate in its International Residential Code.

Defense Dept. Selects MADCAD.com The U.S. Department of Defense awarded MADCAD.com a one-year subscription contract for online access to more than 800 building codes and standards from ASHRAE, ASME, BHMA, ICC and NFPA.

IAPMO Seeks Kauffman, Kneidinger Award Nominees IAPMO is calling for nominations for the George Kauffman Lifetime Achievement Award and the newly renamed Joseph Kneidinger Green Contractor of the Year Award.

IAPMO Releases First Green Plumbing and Mechanical Code Supplement IAPMO announced the launch of its Green Plumbing and Mechanical Code Supplement, which standardizes sustainable residential and commercial plumbing and mechanical systems for the industry.

New Standard Hopes to Revolutionize High-Performance Green Buildings Standard 189.1, Standard for the Design of High-Performance, Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, is the first code-intended commercial green building standard in the United States.

ASHRAE Conference Focuses on Improving School Facilities ASHRAE will host its High Performance K-12 School Facilities conference on Mar. 1-2 in Atlanta, which will center on maximizing facility performance, and possibly even students’ potential.

ASSE Deactivates All 1016-1996 Listings It was never the intent to negate the thermal shock protection that the 1016-1996 standard had provided the user/bather. Because of this issue, additional standards were developed.

ICC Names New Mechanical Director For PMG Group The International Code Council promoted Bob Guenther as director of mechanical programs for the Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Group.

New ASTM Standard F2618 Covers CPVC Chemical Waste Systems The American Society for Testing and Materials recently issued a new standard, F2618, which details the performance requirements of CPVC pipe, fittings and solvent cements used in chemical waste drainage systems.

EPA Finalizes WaterSense New Home Specification With the release of the WaterSense Single-Family New Home Specification, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is making it easier for builders and home buyers to support water efficiency across the country.

Chicago Faucets Earns ISO 9001/ISO 14001 Certification Chicago Faucets announced that its management systems recently earned a three-year certificate for ISO 9001:2008/ISO 14001:2004 certification of its U.S. headquarters and three manufacturing sites.

ICC Committee Upholds Sprinkler Requirement Fire sprinklers set to become a standard feature in all new homes.

ASSE Urges Voters to Support IRC Fire Sprinkler Requirements ASSE is urging supporters of residential fire sprinklers to spread the word and vote at the International Code Council’s upcoming hearing on Oct. 28, 2009, in Baltimore, MD.

	$300 Million in Rebates To Help Consumers Purchase Efficiency The Dept. of Energy announced the availability of nearly $300 million in funding so consumers can purchase Energy Star-qualified home appliances.

2009 National Standard Plumbing Code Now Available NSPC sets new 18-month cycle; public code hearing is March 25, 2010.

AHRI Opposes House Energy Bill In Current Form On Wednesday, AHRI announced its opposition to energy bill H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES), in its current form saying that if made into law it could “quite simply create marketing and distribution chaos,” according to AHRI President Stephen Yurek.

Water Heating Companies Join forces Four leading water heater manufacturers (Bradford White Water Heaters, Rheem Water Heating, Rinnai America Corp. and A.O. Smith Water Heaters) have joined with the Consortium for Energy Efficiency to become part of the Coalition for EnergyStar® Water Heaters.

Uponor’s California PEX Microsite Educates Consumers, Builders The California Plumbing Code has approved PEX, and in response Uponor has launched its new www.CaliforniaPEX.com microsite to educate consumers and builders about the material’s benefits.

NSF Webinar Series Explains Point-of-Use Certification Process “Navigating the Point-of-Use (POU) Product Certification Process” will feature NSF certification experts who will lead participants through the POU certification process for NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and 53.

BrassCraft Announces Compliant Products For Lead-Free Legislation Beginning July 1, 2009, BrassCraft’s compliant products will include brass stops, a vast array of solid brass fittings, and Speedi Plumb® PLUS connectors.

NSF Clarifies Low-Lead Role NSF International issued a correction to a press release sent out Feb. 13, 2009, noting that Kohler, Moen and Price Pfister have become the first faucet companies certified by NSF to have certain plumbing products comply with the new low-lead requirements in California and Vermont, slated to take effect next Jan. 1.

	New Lead Legislation Watch Site Launched By Watts Water Technologies www.WeAreLeadFree.net will provide frequent updates on what is happening around the country with Lead Free legislation and requirements.

Viessmann Solar System Packages Receive Certification The company’s new residential OG-300 certified system packages open doors to U.S. state and federal incentive grants.

USGBC Seeks ANSI Status For Neighborhood Development Certification Program The U.S. Green Building Council is wrapping up its pilot program for LEED for Neighborhood Development, the first national certification system for green neighborhood design and development, as well as seeking official status for the system as an American National Standards Institute standard.

Search Through 7,000 Codes Online With Latest eLibrary MADCAD.com v3.0 offers new search and filter systems to help find relevant publishers, books and sections faster than ever.

California’s New Budget Delays Construction Equipment Emissions Rule A portion of the budget calls for delaying requirements for construction companies to retrofit diesel-fueled construction equipment.

Plumbing Coalition Takes On Drain Line Transport The Plumbing Efficiency Research Coalition, comprised of five plumbing trade groups, will make drain line transport its first research project.

Colorado, Utah Look To Legalize Rainwater Collection Western states continue to research the viability of rainwater harvesting.

Maryland Introduces Lead-Free Plumbing Bill The Maryland House of Representatives recently introduced HB 357, Business Occupations and Professions — Plumbers — Lead-Free Materials, which requires that materials used in the installation or repair of plumbing intended to dispense water for human consumption be lead-free.

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