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Codes Corner discusses plumbing and mechanical codes and standards.
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Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning technician

Codes Corner: Upcoming changes to I-Codes on new lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) A2L refrigerants

Prepare to adapt
Jim Cika
December 7, 2022
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A2L refrigerants are the latest refrigerants recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) as substitutes in residential and light commercial air conditioning and heat pump systems.


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Building a safe and sustainable tomorrow

Ryan Colker: Building a safe and sustainable tomorrow starts with implementing solutions today

Building and construction industry celebrates May as Building Safety Month.
Ryan Colker
May 9, 2022
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As governments continue to race toward achieving the goals outlined in the Paris Agreement, it is now evident that the COVID-19 pandemic had an unexpected side effect of helping to lower global greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). However, with more individuals beginning to re-engage in pre-pandemic activities, emissions are once again on the rise.


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Caleffi thermostatic mixing valve

Caleffi thermostatic mixing valve

October 19, 2021
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Caleffi’s SinkMixer is a thermostatic mixing valve fur under-sink and under-counter applications where the user must be protected from the danger of scalding caused by hot water.


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Secure market dominance during a home improvement boom

Marketing Magic: Secure market dominance during a home improvement boom

Strategies to take your business to the next level.
Tammy Vasquez
October 7, 2021
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There’s no question that the demand for home improvement projects is red hot. 


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WaterSense water efficiency

Codes Corner: What is WaterSense certification?

WaterSense-labeled products meet EPA’s specifications for water efficiency and performance, and are backed by independent, third-party certification.
Anish Desai
October 6, 2021
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WaterSense-labeled products are certified to use at least 20% less water, save energy and perform as well or better than similar products.


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Codes Corner: New digital strategies for building safety will be key to future sustainability

The industry is facing greater pressure to ensure plumbing and mechanical systems are sustainable and efficient
September 7, 2021
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For more than a year, the pandemic has escalated the need for the building safety industry to quickly evolve and incorporate a digital-first strategy.
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2024 Uniform Codes Technical Committee hearings

Codes Corner: Industry works overtime at 2024 Uniform Codes

A special thank you to everyone who participated in the code hearings.
Hugo Aguilar, P.E.
August 4, 2021
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IAPMO recently completed the Technical Committee meetings for the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) development process. The hearings for the UPC were held virtually May 3-7, and May 17-21 for the UMC.
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Codes Corner: Water efficiency is critical to creating sustainable and resilient communities

Model building codes and standards have already begun addressing this.
Jim Cika
May 4, 2021
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As the creation of sustainable and resilient buildings becomes a greater priority, especially over the past year, one critical component will be to ensure our buildings are water efficient. 


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Innovative plumbing code technologies are critical to creating sustainable and resilient buildings

Technologies are most effective when recognized and implemented by the entire building industry.
Shawn strausbough
Shawn Strausbaugh
April 29, 2021
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To aid plumbers and tradespersons in staying competitive in the marketplace, innovative technologies and materials must be a priority when crafting and revising provisions within model codes and standards in order to enhance efficiency, positively impact affordability and provide ease of service for those implementing it.


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Codes Corner

Codes Corner: An introduction to IAPMO IS 34

This comprehensive document serves as the first illustrative manual of its kind in the nation.
Taylor Costea
April 6, 2021
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IAPMO has collaborated with the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to produce an installation standard for solar photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS) in residential applications. 


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Anish Desai, P.E., is vice president of R&T Product Certification for IAPMO.

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