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Code Council members elect 2016-2017 board officers, directors

December 11, 2016

International Code Council members elected board officers and directors during the organization’s Annual Business Meeting at the 2016 Annual Conference.

We might get letters… A horizontal wet venting leap of faith

November 14, 2016

Horizontal wet venting has been very controversial and very misunderstood since it came into the Uniform Plumbing Code in the 2009 edition.

Grow more skilled hydronics professionals

Homeowners choose hydronic heating because they’re looking for a level of comfort they can’t achieve with forced-air systems.

Dennis Bellanti

July 26, 2016

An investment in the right training is an investment in your company’s future.

Julius Ballanco returns to ‘Coffee with Caleffi’ webinar series

July 25, 2016

BNP Media Plumbing Group Columnist Julius Ballanco, P.E., and president of JB Engineering and Code Consulting returns to the Coffee with Caleffi webinar series on July 28.

Big drain, little drain

How big or small do you make the drain? How big or small do you make the water line?

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

July 25, 2016

The debate continues on pipe size.

Is a grinder pump the right solution for the job?

Since 2009, wastewater treatment officials across the country have seen a rising tide of sewer backups, pump break downs and overflows caused by sanitary wipes

Nadia Askar

July 21, 2016

Since 2009, wastewater treatment officials across the country have seen a rising tide of sewer backups, pump break downs and overflows caused by sanitary wipes

Installing check valves in a recirculation system

The direction of flow.

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

June 24, 2016

One plumbing contractor commented that most plumbers don’t know how and where to install check valves.

F.W. Webb nontoxic fire protection gel

June 22, 2016

F.W. Webb’s FireIce Shield is a nontoxic, eco-friendly, noncorrosive versatile gel.

The American Supply Association recently announced the hiring of Hugo Aguilar to the role of director of codes and standards.

ASA hires IAPMO’s Aguilar as director of codes and standards

June 8, 2016

The American Supply Association recently announced the hiring of Hugo Aguilar to the role of director of codes and standards.

IAPMO backflow prevention manual

May 31, 2016

In collaboration with the United Association, the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials released the third edition of its Backflow Prevention Reference Manual.