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Julius Ballanco: Modern bathrooms

Codes and standards have changed to keep up with the demands of the public.

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

April 11, 2019

Elegance is the name of the game with modern bathrooms. To keep up with the demands of the public, the plumbing codes and standards have changed regarding modern bathrooms. Some changes are for the good; others, well, we will have to see.

As part of satisfying the provisions of IAPMO IGC 349, water leak detection systems must go through several tests

Minimizing potential water damage

Innovation becomes standard

March 7, 2019

Did you know there is a specification for water leak detection products that protects your customers’ home or business from damage caused by leaking pipes?

ASHRAE and NSF to present joint water management standard agreement

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January 10, 2019

The committees intend to present the agreement to the appropriate ASHRAE approving bodies at the upcoming ASHRAE conference at AHR Expo in Atlanta.

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New ASSE drinking-water standard now available

ASSE 1087-2018 has been designated as an American National Standard by ANSI.

December 19, 2018

ASSE 1087's scope includes plumbed-in water treatment devices and components.

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PMI develops guidance for indoor recycled water use

The guidance is developed for the benefit of water utilities.

December 11, 2018

The water quality limits provide recommended ranges on 13 different parameters of water quality.

IAPMO calls for public comments on 2021 UPC, UMC

Comments are due by 5 p.m. PST on Jan. 3, 2019

September 26, 2018

The Uniform Plumbing Code is developed to govern the installation and inspection of plumbing systems.

IAPMO committee seeking proposed changes for 2021 plumbing code

All proposed changes are due by March 1, 2019

July 16, 2018

All proposed changes must be submitted in electronic form to nspc@iapmo.org.

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.

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.

Patrick J. Higgins Medal

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.

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