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Code change proposed to require hot water pipe insulation

The United Association and the Natural Resources Defense Council have proposed a code change to the 2015 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code

February 25, 2014

The United Association and the Natural Resources Defense Council have proposed a code change to the 2015 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code to require insulation of all hot water piping systems such as those serving lavatories, showers, dishwashers and kitchen sinks.

Aquatherm Pipe meets California Plumbing Code

February 18, 2014

Polypropylene pipe is officially included in the 2014 California Plumbing Code as part of the new California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) codes that took effect January 1, 2014.

IAPMO announces executive appointments

January 17, 2014

IAPMO promotes Dave Viola to COO and hires Lee Mercer to VP of industry relations.

ASPE celebrates 50th anniversary

January 10, 2014

ASPE celebrates 50 years of advancing plumbing engineering.

Have a Merry, No-Lead Christmas

Make sure to cull your leaded inventory before Jan. 4, 2014.

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

December 19, 2013

By now, you are probably tired of hearing about the new no-lead legislation. The days are counting down until Jan. 4, 2014, the effective date of the law.

IAPMO R&T announces new American National Standard for solar heating systems

December 3, 2013

IAPMO/ANSI S1001.1, Design and Installation of Solar Water Heating Systems has been approved by ANSI as an American National Standard.

ICC rolls out cloud-based code development process

December 3, 2013

cdpACCESS maintains the high level of integrity ICC’s code development process is known for and is expected to increase participation.

IAPMO solicits public comment on 2015 codes

November 18, 2013

The public comment form, as well as instructions, can be found at www.iapmo.org/Pages/ReportonComments.aspx.

Senate bill on industrial energy efficiency introduced

The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Bill contains useful provisions on building codes, industrial energy efficiency and efficiency improvements to federal facilities.

August 15, 2013

The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Bill contains useful provisions on building codes, industrial energy efficiency and efficiency improvements to federal facilities.

Small and large graywater systems

Such systems are viable options for your green-conscious customers.

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

May 29, 2013

First, a clarification. You will find the terms “graywater” and “greywater” used to describe the reuse of certain waters. Whether you prefer an “a” or an “e,” it is the same water. It’s dirty but not disgusting.