Plumbing, HVAC and Fire Protection Codes - Articles - Page 15

Fire, Flashover - the point at which a fire will overtake a home or building

The case for residential fire sprinkers

Kelly Faloon

May 17, 2016

With the right training, plumbing contractors can become part of this life-saving industry.

Roof drainage

Being prepared for the rainiest of days

May 11, 2016

When it comes to stormwater, there is a balance that has to be struck between building design and dealing with the rain that lands on the roof.

President Obama proclaims May as National Building Safety Month

May 3, 2016

Proclamation recognizes importance of dedicated professionals nationwide who keep buildings safe and help maintain a resilient, energy-efficient infrastructure.

Best water in the world

Water quality is what plumbing is all about.

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

April 19, 2016

Backflow protection leads to safe drinking water.

The Grohtherm 1000 thermostatic bath mixer; universal design, aging-in-place, ADA-compliant, remodeling, plumbing codes, shower systems

Home remodeling and shower safety

The technology used with ADA showers is not only geared toward safety but ease-of-use and accessibility as well.

Nadia Askar

April 14, 2016

Aging-in-place and universal design are shaping today’s shower systems.

Plumbing, building codes adopt NSF standard for water reuse systems

April 1, 2016

Water reuse systems can provide an additional source of critically needed water and reduce the strain on municipal resources.

AFSA webinars to cover changes to 2016 NFPA 13

February 1, 2016

This two-part webinar series will explore in-depth the revisions throughout the 2016 edition of NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Fire Sprinkler Systems.

IAPMO extends proposals deadline for 2017 WE•Stand

January 29, 2016

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials extended the deadline calling for formal proposals toward the development of the 2017 Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard.

Debunking green plumbing myths

What started the conversation was the statement, “With my new instantaneous water heater, I’ll get the same temperature of hot water every time I open the faucet.”

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

January 20, 2016

We still need to educate our customers on water conservation.