Articles by Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

European concepts for accessible plumbing fixtures are now available in the North American market.

Through all of the discussions about a single plumbing code, the third code in the group, the PHCC-NA National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC), seems to be the forgotten code. The NSPC, however, is alive and kicking.

Designing the plumbing for a commercial kitchen can be complicated if you don’t know the specifics.

A residential sprinkler system is a fundamental system with regard to conserving and protecting our environment.

Consider hot water recirculating systems in your residential designs.

Our men and women fight so you don’t have to.

There’s a differencing of opinion where grease interceptors are concerned.

Even filtered water systems require backflow prevention.

The government is still trying to get behind the bathroom door.

Is something coming to replace the P-trap? Time will tell.