Codes and standards - Articles - Page 17

A Water-Efficiency Standard Ahead of Its Time

October 2, 2019

The 2017 Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand) was the culmination of a 10-year effort to develop codified water-efficiency provisions that would result in a 20% reduction in water use from the minimum code requirements contained in the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC).

New Jersey adopts 2018 National Standard Plumbing Code

September 10, 2019

The Division of Codes and Standards, which is part of the state’s Department of Community Affairs, adopted the NSPC with state-specific amendments on Sept. 3.

IAPMO seeks USHGC hydronics task group members

August 15, 2019

The deadline to apply is Aug. 31.

Residential plumbing inspector webinar series: Follow your career path

Jumpstart your career today with International Code Council.

July 9, 2019

Here’s your chance to become a certified Residential Plumbing Inspector. Let the Learning Center at the International Code Council be your training guide during a one-month online webinar series beginning July 9.

ASSE International publishes revised performance requirements

ASSE International publishes revised performance requirements for dual check backflow preventer wall hydrants – freeze resistant type.

June 11, 2019

ASSE International publishes revised performance requirements for dual check backflow preventer wall hydrants – freeze resistant type.

Medical gas: What’s required vs. what’s desired

Anticipating your client’s needs.

Aaron Bock P.E.

May 13, 2019

Minimum requirements for medical gas services and outlets have, for a long time, been confusing to plumbing designers.

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

Donna Estrada

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?