search
cart
facebook instagram twitter linkedin youtube
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
  • NEWS
  • PRODUCTS
    • FEATURED PRODUCTS
  • CONTRACTORS
    • BATH & KITCHEN PRO
    • BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
    • HIGH EFFICIENCY HOMES
    • TECHNOLOGY
    • WATER TREATMENT
    • PMC COLUMNS
      • Dave Yates: Contractor’s Corner
      • John Siegenthaler: Hydronics Workshop
      • Kenny Chapman: The Blue Collar Coach
      • Matt Michel: Service Plumbing Pros
      • Scott Secor: Heating Perceptions
  • ENGINEERS
    • CONTINUING EDUCATION
    • DECARBONIZATION | ELECTRIFICATION
    • FIRE PROTECTION
    • GEOTHERMAL | SOLAR THERMAL
    • PIPING | PLUMBING | PVF
    • PME COLUMNS
      • Christoph Lohr: Strategic Plumbing Insights
      • David Dexter: Plumbing Talking Points
      • James Dipping: Engineer Viewpoints
      • John Seigenthaler: Renewable Heating Design
      • Lowell Manalo: Plumbing Essentials
      • Misty Guard: Guard on Compliance
  • RADIANT & HYDRONICS
    • RADIANT COMFORT REPORT
    • THE GLITCH & THE FIX
  • INSIGHTS
    • CODES
    • GREEN PLUMBING & MECHANICAL
    • PROJECT PROFILES
    • COLUMNS
      • Codes Corner
      • Kristen R. Bayles: Editorial Opinion
      • Guest Editorial
    • SPONSOR INSIGHTS
  • MEDIA
    • EBOOKS
    • PODCASTS
    • VIDEOS
    • WEBINARS
  • RESOURCES
    • BIG BOOK DIRECTORY
    • REP LOCATOR
    • INDUSTRY CALENDAR
    • PM BOOKSTORE
    • CE CENTER
    • MARKET RESEARCH
    • CLASSIFIEDS
  • EMAGAZINE
    • EMAGAZINE
    • ARCHIVE ISSUES
    • CONTACT
    • ADVERTISE
    • PME EMAGAZINE ARCHIVES
  • SIGN UP!
Home » regulations

Articles Tagged with ''regulations''

Plumber with cell phone

Driving Growth in Plumbing Today

Labor shortages and changing regulations are reshaping the industry, making adaptability a competitive advantage
Tim house headshot
Tim House
July 13, 2026

Contractors who continue to grow will be the ones who stay informed, embrace training, and prepare to move in the direction that the industry is heading.


Read More
Commercial Kitchen
Guard on Compliance | Misty Guard

Beyond flow rates: the structural shift in state-level mechanical and plumbing regulation

The most significant compliance fissure lies between states that codify specific metrics and those that adopt "dynamic" regulatory pointers.
Misty Guard headshot
Misty Guard
March 6, 2026
Although lower flow rates and higher energy factors remain central, the bills pending in Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Virginia reveal a more profound structural shift.
Read More
Aerial view of an oil and gas refining petrochemical factory with a high refinery plant manufacturing structure.
Guard on Compliance | Misty Guard

Revisiting “forever chemicals”: EPA updates TSCA PFAS reporting rules

Proposed adjustments could ease reporting requirements while maintaining oversight of high-risk substances.
Misty Guard headshot
Misty Guard
January 29, 2026

Proposed adjustments could ease reporting requirements while maintaining oversight of high-risk substances.


Read More
The ASSE logo.

ASSE seeks working group members for development of Professional Qualifications National Standard

Interested parties wishing to serve on ASSE working groups can contact ASSE Standards.
January 23, 2026

The first working group meetings will be held virtually on Feb. 3. Subsequent meetings will be held on a cadence of every 3-4 weeks.  


Read More
Plumber fixing faucet in a bathroom.
Guard on Compliance | Misty Guard

From air compressors to plumbing fixtures: Navigating Canada's sweeping new efficiency standards

Misty Guard headshot
Misty Guard
September 30, 2025

In 2016, Natural Resources Canada ("NRCan") released Amendment 18 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations, enhancing energy efficiency and water conservation. It introduces new product categories, updates existing requirements, and allows automatic adoption of future U.S. Department of Energy updates.


Read More
Horizontal view of the Wisconsin State Capitol Dome reflecting into the windows of a steel and glass office building on a sunny day.

Beyond the blueprint: Navigating codes, carbon and clean energy incentives

How are codes, incentives, and carbon awareness shaping today’s building systems?
Kristen Bayles 200x200 headshot
Kristen R. Bayles
September 11, 2025

Building codes are becoming stricter, carbon targets are becoming law, and there’s more funding available for compliance. For those in plumbing and mechanical trades, system design now involves meeting emissions goals, leveraging incentives, and navigating changing regulations.



Read More
Waste PVC pipe drainage system inside building, piping on the ceiling of home.
Guard on Compliance | Misty Guard

Mid-year regulatory trends in plumbing & mechanical systems

Misty Guard headshot
Misty Guard
August 25, 2025

Throughout this period, global governments have been notably active on issues related to chemicals, household equipment, HVAC equipment, mechanical systems, plumbing products, protective equipment, and water heating appliances. I have curated the policy changes to save you time and keep you informed and ahead of the curve.


Read More
PHCC members with a banner in a government building.

PHCC contractors make major impact during 2025 legislative conference

PHCC members rally in Washington.
June 2, 2025

More than 100 PHCC members met with lawmakers during the 2025 Legislative Conference to champion industry priorities.


Read More
IAPMO logo

IAPMO advances development of 2027 uniform codes during Technical Committee

IAPMO’s 2025 Annual Education and Business Conference will take place Sept. 14-18 at the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel.
May 23, 2025

Technical committees for the UPC and UMC convened in Los Angeles to advance code revisions and launch new task groups for future development.


Read More
The interior of a government building.

President Trump signs executive order promoting skilled trades and apprenticeships

This Executive Order aims to modernize the federal workforce development.
Kristen Bayles 200x200 headshot
Kristen R. Bayles
May 9, 2025

This order aims to help equip the future skilled trades workers of America with the training, knowledge and experience that is needed to increase the number of skilled trades workers and apprentices in the U.S, and to invest in the reindustrialization and economic growth of America.


Read More
Previous 1 2 3 4 Next
Manage My Account
  • Newsletters
  • Online Registration
  • Subscription Customer Service
  • eMagazine
  • Manage My Preferences

More Videos

Sponsored Content

Sponsored Content is a special paid section where industry companies provide high quality, objective, non-commercial content around topics of interest to the Plumbing & Mechanical audience. All Sponsored Content is supplied by the advertising company and any opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not necessarily reflect the views of Plumbing & Mechanical or its parent company, BNP Media. Interested in participating in our Sponsored Content section? Contact your local rep!

close
  • HyperPure® PE-RT tubing
    Sponsored byLegend

    More Than One Right Answer: Rethinking PE-RT in Modern Plumbing Systems

Popular Stories

An infographic with "Water Heater Shipment Data" over a chart.

AHRI Data Shows Water Heater Shipments Remain Soft in 2026

Two firefighters in front of a firetruck.

From Firehouse to Jobsite: A Contractor's Approach to Water Heater Replacement

Top 40 Under 40 Next Gen All-Stars Logo

Top 40 Under 40 Next Gen All-Star Competition Officially Open

Download the FREE 2025 Water Conservation, Quality & Safety eBook

Events

August 4, 2026

Is Contractor Training a Cost Center or Your Most Overlooked Growth Engine?

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to reframe training as a measurable revenue driver by connecting contractor performance improvements to real business outcomes—like increased equipment sales, stronger margins, and greater share-of-wallet.

View All Submit An Event

Poll

Getting your new hire jobsite-ready

How long does it typically take to get a new hire jobsite-ready?
View Results Poll Archive

Products

The Water Came To A Stop

The Water Came To A Stop

See More Products
eBook | 2025 Radiant & Hydronics All Stars

Keep your content unclogged with our newsletters!

Stay in the know on the latest plumbing & piping industry trends.

JOIN TODAY!
  • RESOURCES
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Directories
    • Store
    • Want More
    • Supply House Times
  • SIGN UP TODAY
    • Create Account
    • eMagazine
    • Newsletter
    • Customer Service
    • Manage Preferences
  • SERVICES
    • Marketing Services
    • Reprints
    • Market Research
    • List Rental
    • Survey/Respondent Access
  • STAY CONNECTED
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • X (Twitter)
  • PRIVACY
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
    • PRIVACY REQUEST
    • ACCESSIBILITY

Copyright ©2026. All Rights Reserved BNP Media, Inc. and BNP Media II, LLC.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing