Tom Roberts

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Maintenance female engineer working in hydroelectric power station. Checking the condition of the power equipment, and analysing the data and results of measurements with a mobile app.

Addressing water-related challenges through advocacy and standards development

ICC joins industry-defining pledge to tackle both water scarcity and AMR.

March 24, 2025

Plumbers are vital for ensuring safe water for drinking and sanitation. Their role will become even more critical as we face new water-related challenges.

Insulated pipes and pumps for a combination of radiant floor heating, domestic hot water, and solar water heating.

Codes Corner | Tom Roberts

Modernizing pipe sizing

A collaborative approach for the 21st Century.

Tom Roberts

December 10, 2024

Outdated pipe sizing standards are no longer suitable for modern multi-bathroom homes, especially post-COVID-19. The International Code Council is collaborating globally to update these standards for improved efficiency and health.