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Julius Ballanco: Plumbing Primer
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Julius Ballanco addresses plumbing codes and how they affect contractors.

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Aging in place

Julius Ballanco: Plumbing for aging in place

Plumbing codes, design layouts and plumbing fixtures have been adjusted to accommodate the aging population.
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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
December 8, 2021
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The baby boomer generation is reaching retirement age, and many are planning to age in place. As the body ages, the use of plumbing fixtures changes. The aging body no longer has the strength and flexibility of the younger body.


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Julius Ballanco: Modern bathrooms

Codes and standards have changed to keep up with the demands of the public.
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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
April 11, 2019
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Elegance is the name of the game with modern bathrooms. To keep up with the demands of the public, the plumbing codes and standards have changed regarding modern bathrooms. Some changes are for the good; others, well, we will have to see.


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Julius Ballanco: Drinking foundtain or bottle filler

What should the plumbing code mandate regarding a drinking fountain?
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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
March 8, 2019
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As a backpacker, the most important item I carry in my backpack is water. I start each morning of a hike with three liters of water; two in my bladder and one in my bottle. The water bottle looks like any typical water bottle that people carry.


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Julius Ballanco: Legionella and the Plumbing Code

Legionnaires’ disease can exist in building water systems, but you can help reduce the risk.
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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
January 8, 2019
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The code-writing organizations are currently finalizing the 2021 edition of the Plumbing Code, which may be adopted in your state or local jurisdiction by 2023. That is how far in advance hot subjects that are being discussed now wait before becoming law.


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Julius Ballanco: Is the product listed?

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
August 28, 2018
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Third-party listing helps protect you and your customers.


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Julius Ballanco: Preventing scalding during water heater replacement

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
July 26, 2018
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Thermostatic mixing valves and common sense can help prevent injury and litigation.


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Julius Ballanco: The founding fathers of modern plumbing

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
March 29, 2018
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From Roman baths to modern water-saving showerheads, plumbing has come a long way.


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Julius Ballanco: Families are the backbone of the plumbing industry

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
February 23, 2018
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Thanks, Fred.


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Training to be a plumber in Ghana

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
November 29, 2017
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Despite not having electric tools, these young plumbers make it work.


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Not everybody has access to clean water and indoor plumbing

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
October 31, 2017
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Life in Ghana: The search for water.


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