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Plumbing and HVAC policy changes from around the world
Catch up on the latest issues related to building design, products and appliances.
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As we wrap up the first eight months of 2024, September presents a perfect opportunity to review worldwide governmental activities about topics in the mechanical and plumbing industries. Throughout this period, governments have been notably active on issues related to building design and products, appliances, HVAC equipment and plumbing products. I have curated the policy changes to save you time and keep you informed and ahead of the curve.
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10/06/2024 |
New Zealand |
Proactive Release: Cabinet Paper Removing Barriers To Overseas Building Products |
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04/07/2024 |
Sweden |
Boverket's Mandatory Provisions For Suitability Of Housing For Its Intended Purpose |
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04/07/2024 |
Sweden |
Boverket's Regulations On Accessibility And Usability For People With Reduced Mobility Or Orientation Ability In Buildings |
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Clothes Washing or Drying Appliances | ||||
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26/07/2024 |
Bahrain, Kingdom of |
Electrical Clothes Dryers - Energy Performance, Testing, and Labelling Requirements |
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09/04/2024 |
Chile |
Draft Safety Analysis and/or Test Protocol For Electrical Products, PE No. 1/41:2023: Dryers |
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04/03/2024 |
Egypt |
The Egyptian Standard ES 7284 For Household And Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Particular Requirements For Spin Extractors |
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01/07/2024 |
Israel |
SI 60335 part 2.11 - Household And Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety: Particular Requirements For Tumble Dryers |
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22/05/2024 |
Israel |
SI 60335 Part 2.11 - Household And Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety: Particular Requirements For Tumble Dryers |
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05/01/2024 |
Korea, Republic of |
Regulation on Energy Efficiency Management Equipment |
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12/07/2024 |
Philippines |
Implementing Guidelines Of The Philippine Energy Labeling Program For Clothes Washing Machines |
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Dehumidifiers | ||||
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15/04/2024 |
Canada |
Final Publication of Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 (MA 1) in the Canada Gazette, Part II |
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05/01/2024 |
Korea, Republic of |
Regulation on Energy Efficiency Management Equipment |
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Gas Appliances | ||||
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09/04/2024 |
Chile |
Draft Product Safety Analysis and/or Test Protocol, PC No. 66/1:2023: Elastomer Materials For Gaskets Intended For Gas Appliances And Equipment |
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23/05/2024 |
China |
CNCA-C24-02:2024 General Implementation Rules Of China Compulsory Certification For Safety Accessory Products For Gas-Burning Appliances |
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05/01/2024 |
China |
National Standard of the P.R.C., Compounded Rubber Hose For The Connection Of Gas Appliance |
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05/01/2024 |
China |
National Standard of the P.R.C., Electro-Magnetic Emergency Shut-Off Valve For Gas |
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HVAC Equipment | ||||
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11/06/2024 |
Burundi; Kenya; Rwanda; Tanzania; Uganda |
DEAS 1213:2024, Air Conditioning Appliances for Household and Similar Use — Minimum Energy Performance — Requirements, First Edition |
G/TBT/N/BDI/483, G/TBT/N/KEN/1631, G/TBT/N/RWA/1030, G/TBT/N/TZA/1140, G/TBT/N/UGA/1942 |
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26/06/2024 |
Canada |
Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 (Amendment 18) |
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15/04/2024 |
Canada |
Final Publication of Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 (MA 1) in the Canada Gazette, Part II |
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15/02/2024 |
Egypt |
Ministerial Decree. 499 /2023 mandating The Egyptian Standard ES 7288 for Household And Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Particular Requirements For Gas, Oil And Solid-Fuel Burning Appliances Having Electrical Connections |
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11/03/2024 |
Egypt |
The Egyptian Standard ES 7278 for Household And Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Particular Requirements For Electrical Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners And Dehumidifiers |
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12/03/2024 |
Egypt |
The Egyptian Standard ES 7279 for Household And Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Particular Requirements For Stationary Circulation Pumps For Heating And Service Water Installations |
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11/06/2024 |
Switzerland |
Ordinance of the Federal Council concerning amendments to annexes 2.10 of the Ordinance on the Reduction of Risks relating to the Use of Certain Particularly Dangerous Substances, Preparations and Articles (Chemicals Risk Reduction Ordinance, ORRChem, Fedlaw number: SR 814.81) |
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Plumbing Products | ||||
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26/06/2024 |
Canada |
Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 (Amendment 18) |
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15/04/2024 |
Canada |
Final Publication of Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 (MA 1) in the Canada Gazette, Part II |
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15/07/2024 |
Chinese Taipei |
Amendment to Technical Specification for the Verification and Inspection of Water Meters |
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10/06/2024 |
Ecuador |
Proyecto de Segunda Revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE 090 (2R) - Válvulas reductoras de presión |
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15/02/2024 |
Egypt |
Ministerial Decree No. 499 /2023 mandating the Egyptian Standard ES 7296 Household And Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Particular Requirements For Toilet Appliances |
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26/07/2024 |
Kenya |
DKS 452: 2024 Stainless Steel Sinks For Domestic Purposes — Specification |
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12/02/2024 |
Uganda |
FDUS 1560:2013, Rotational Moulded Polyethylene Water Storage Tanks - Specification |
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Refrigerating or Freezing Appliances | ||||
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29/04/2024 |
China |
National Standard of the P.R.C., Minimum Allowable Values Of Energy Efficiency And Energy Efficiency Grades For Commercial Refrigerating Appliances |
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15/02/2024 |
Egypt |
Ministerial Decree. 499 /2023 mandating The Egyptian Standard ES 7288 for Household And Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Particular Requirements For Gas, Oil And Solid-Fuel Burning Appliances Having Electrical Connections |
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11/06/2024 |
Switzerland |
Ordinance of the Federal Council concerning amendments to annexes 2.10 of the Ordinance on the Reduction of Risks relating to the Use of Certain Particularly Dangerous Substances, Preparations and Articles (Chemicals Risk Reduction Ordinance, ORRChem, Fedlaw number: SR 814.81) |
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Water Heating Appliances | ||||
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21/06/2024 |
Brazil |
Amendment of Inmetro Ordinance 420, 4 October 2021 |
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26/06/2024 |
Canada |
Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 (Amendment 18) |
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05/01/2024 |
China |
CNCA-C07-01:20XX Implementation Rules for Compulsory Product Certification Household and Similar Electrical Appliances |
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15/02/2024 |
Egypt |
Ministerial Decree. 499 /2023 mandating The Egyptian Standard ES 7288 for Household And Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Particular Requirements For Gas, Oil And Solid-Fuel Burning Appliances Having Electrical Connections |
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09/04/2024 |
India |
Solar Thermal Systems, Devices and Components Goods Order, 2024 |
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05/01/2024 |
Korea, Republic of |
Regulation on Energy Efficiency Management Equipment |
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26/06/2024 |
Singapore |
Key Amendments to the Mandatory Energy Labelling Scheme (MELS) and Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) Requirements under the Energy Conservation Act (ECA) |
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What can you do?
Keep track of agency activities through RSS feeds and government newsletters and websites. Or, as always, simplify your life and call me at Regulosity. We can help.
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