Julius Ballanco: The founding fathers of modern plumbing Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD March 29, 2018 From Roman baths to modern water-saving showerheads, plumbing has come a long way. Read More
ICC launches monthly podcast series Future episodes will cover disaster mitigation, fire safety, code enforcement and code hearings March 1, 2018 The new series gives listeners the inside scoop on ICC and the building safety industry. Read More
ICC-SRCC and APSP release new solar pool and spa heating system standard ICC/APSP/SRCC 400 helps assure consumers that the solar heating systems used in residential and commercial pools and spas are safe and reliable February 23, 2018 The standard establishes minimum requirements for solar heating systems in swimming pools and spas. Read More
PM's Julius Ballanco receives Higgins Medal from ASME The award recognizes an individual's contributions to plumbing standards and codes February 7, 2018 The Medal was established by the Board on Standardization and Testing to honor Patrick J. Higgins. Read More
New standard would mandate ECMs in circulators The Circulator Pumps Negotiated Rulemaking Working Group submitted its negotiated standard to the DOE in late 2016. Jen Anesi-Brombach January 15, 2018 The DOE ruling is delayed indefinitely, but new energy efficiency labeling is already in the works.Read More
IAPMO announces 2018 edition of National Standard Plumbing Code Illustrated December 19, 2017 The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials released the 2018 edition of the National Standard Plumbing Code Illustrated.Read More
IAPMO combines code development and standards departments Move will improve efficiency of departments to better serve industry October 1, 2017 Hugo Aguilar returns following a year-long stint as director of codes and standards for the ASA. Read More
ASSE International seeks input on commercial water-treatment standard The working group will develop the first complete water-treatment standard for non-residential installations September 26, 2017 Candidates can expect a time commitment of four to eight hours per month for a duration of six months. Read More
Should you own a combustion analyzer? Ray Wohlfarth September 1, 2017 This tool can help improve safety and customer satisfaction.Read More
IAPMO announces earlier release date for 2021 Uniform Codes The codes will now be released in the first quarter of 2020 August 3, 2017 The 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code and 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code will be available in the first quarter of 2020.Read More