Plumbing, HVAC and Fire Protection Codes

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.

New solar and hydronics code will help radiant professionals

The Uniform Solar Energy Code has a new name — the 2015 Uniform Solar Energy and Hydronics Code.

Nadia Askar

January 14, 2016

The code now has solar, hydronic and geothermal provisions.

Busting the plumbing venting myths

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

December 21, 2015

Many misconceptions exist about plumbing venting.

Vacuum Breakers: Understanding how they protect our water

Tony Marcello

December 8, 2015

The 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code touches on the various methods to prevent backflow and back shiphonage in section 603.3, but diving a bit deeper could be useful.