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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.

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.