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Codes Corner: How code or specialty plumbing certification sets you apart as a contractor or engineer

Differentiate yourself from your competitors.
Christoph Lohr
March 4, 2021
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I frequently speak at college campuses and trade apprenticeships. Whether it be to future engineers or contractors, my technical talks typically end up covering non-technical content, specifically career development. 


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Codes Corner

Codes Corner: Encouraging economic recovery

Creating sustainable communities requires modern building codes to reflect society’s needs.
Guy Tomberlin
January 29, 2021
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Amid one of the most impactful pandemics this nation has ever faced, one lesson that continues to be compounded is public buildings need to be updated to provide citizens with a sense of security in order to encourage an economic recovery. 


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Codes Corner

Codes Corner: The benefits of the UPC and Installation Standards

Installation Standards aid in the installation and inspection of plumbing products and assemblies.
Enrique Gonzalez
December 31, 2020
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The Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) has a long history of providing useful information that is not offered by other model codes. 


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Codes Corner

Codes Corner: COVID-19 measures; IAPMO codes and standards

The public depends on plumbing codes and standards to keep it safe.
Hugo Aguilar, P.E.
August 31, 2020
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Since 1926, IAPMO has protected the public’s health and safety through its codes and standards activities. 


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Codes Corner

Codes Corner: A larger perspective on tiny house plumbing

Advancements allow for all the bells and whistles while still maintaining a small footprint.
Enrique Gonzalez
June 3, 2020
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When you hear the phrase “tiny house,” you may imagine a tepee tent house, an igloo or maybe a treehouse.


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Building Safety Month

Building Safety Month calls attention to the need for water conservation and efficiency

Water is vital to our communities, economy and public health.
Dominic Sims
May 15, 2020
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Four ways to promote water conservation and efficiency.


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Assisted Toileting

New criteria for assisted toileting and bathing options gives elders extra protection in 2021 Building Codes

Building codes continue to evolve to assure the utmost comfort and accessibility for older generations.
Kimberly Paarlberg
March 13, 2020
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Growing older can come with many challenges and changes. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year, one in four Americans over the age of 65 fall. 


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Legionella prevention and codes

Legionella prevention and codes

Methods of disinfection in the model codes.
Conrad Jahrling
February 10, 2020
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It’s a sign that a topic is going mainstream when it becomes cited in the model codes. 


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Venting of Gas Appliances

Zalmie Hussein: Venting of gas appliances in the UMC

Ensuring proper venting is essential for safety and efficiency.
Zalmie Hussein
January 14, 2020
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Gas-fired appliances are commonly used for space heating, water heating, cooking and more.


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Roughly 17 to 20% of residential water

WaterSense looks to cut residential water use by 20%

A home with a higher IQ.
Tim den Hartog
October 8, 2019
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How much water does a home use on a daily basis? Five or more minutes in the shower, a couple minutes brushing your teeth, flushing the toilet numerous times throughout the day, running the dishwasher or doing a load of laundry?


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