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Codes Corner: New digital strategies for building safety will be key to future sustainability

The industry is facing greater pressure to ensure plumbing and mechanical systems are sustainable and efficient

September 7, 2021

For more than a year, the pandemic has escalated the need for the building safety industry to quickly evolve and incorporate a digital-first strategy.

ICC, RESNET to develop standard on Remote Virtual Inspections for energy and water performance in buildings

August 25, 2021

The new standard will provide guidance for implementing RVI for energy code compliance and for energy and water efficiency performance.

2024 Uniform Codes Technical Committee hearings

Codes Corner: Industry works overtime at 2024 Uniform Codes

A special thank you to everyone who participated in the code hearings.

Hugo Aguilar, P.E.

August 4, 2021

IAPMO recently completed the Technical Committee meetings for the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) development process. The hearings for the UPC were held virtually May 3-7, and May 17-21 for the UMC.

International Code Council welcomes Richard Anderson

August 3, 2021

As part of his responsibilities, Anderson will work with the Code Council’s team of experts to develop, coordinate, and implement PMG programs and services related to the International Codes (I-Codes).

ICC raises awareness around wildfire safety with three new fire prevention resources

July 16, 2021

The Code Council’s three new publications each address a critical component of wildfire and fire safety and prevention.

Deadline to submit proposed changes to 2024 National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC) is March 1

July 6, 2021

Proposals accepted by the technical committee will appear in the 2024 NSPC.

IAPMO seeks Technical Subcommittee members for development of National Standard IAPMO Z1119

June 15, 2021

The deadline to apply is July 26.

ICC, PMI announce transition of Matt Sigler to Code Council’s plumbing and mechanical team

June 1, 2021

Sigler is a well-known and highly respected technical expert in the industry with over 20 years of experience in construction, codes and engineering.

ASHRAE publishes updated health care facility ventilation standard

May 12, 2021

The 2021 edition delivers critical guidance for designers and operators of these front-line facilities and incorporates 17 addenda to the 2017 edition of the standard.

IAPMO makes Tentative Interim Amendment available for public comment

May 5, 2021

The deadline to submit comments is May 14.

Articles Tagged with ''codes and standards''

Codes Corner: New digital strategies for building safety will be key to future sustainability

ICC, RESNET to develop standard on Remote Virtual Inspections for energy and water performance in buildings

Codes Corner: Industry works overtime at 2024 Uniform Codes

International Code Council welcomes Richard Anderson

ICC raises awareness around wildfire safety with three new fire prevention resources

Deadline to submit proposed changes to 2024 National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC) is March 1

IAPMO seeks Technical Subcommittee members for development of National Standard IAPMO Z1119

ICC, PMI announce transition of Matt Sigler to Code Council’s plumbing and mechanical team

ASHRAE publishes updated health care facility ventilation standard

IAPMO makes Tentative Interim Amendment available for public comment

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