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Proposed plumbing code change to require insulation of hot water piping in new buildings

January 7, 2014

UA and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) have reached an agreement on a landmark proposal to save energy and water in new buildings with a proposal to IAPMO.

Have a Merry, No-Lead Christmas

Make sure to cull your leaded inventory before Jan. 4, 2014.

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

December 19, 2013

By now, you are probably tired of hearing about the new no-lead legislation. The days are counting down until Jan. 4, 2014, the effective date of the law.

Get the Lead Out Plumbing Consortium readies plumbing industry for new low lead law

Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act to take effect on January 4, 2014.

December 16, 2013

Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act to take effect on January 4, 2014.

IAPMO R&T announces new American National Standard for solar heating systems

December 3, 2013

IAPMO/ANSI S1001.1, Design and Installation of Solar Water Heating Systems has been approved by ANSI as an American National Standard.

ICC rolls out cloud-based code development process

December 3, 2013

cdpACCESS maintains the high level of integrity ICC’s code development process is known for and is expected to increase participation.

IAPMO's Green Supplement Included in National Standard Plumbing Code

June 20, 2011

The plumbing provisions of the IAPMO Green Plumbing and Mechanical Code Supplement (GPMCS) will be included as an Appendix to the 2012 edition of the National Standard Plumbing Code.

Congress Passes Legislation Reducing Lead in Drinking Water

December 23, 2010

The legislation reduces the lead standard for pipes, pipe fittings and plumbing fittings from as much as 8.0 percent to 0.25 percent across the nation, and provides for a 36-month implementation period.

Uponor Urges Reinstatement of PEX in California Plumbing Code

July 27, 2010

Despite the recent repeal of crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing from the California Plumbing Code, Uponor will continue its efforts to fully reinstate PEX in the code.

U.S. Green Building Code Announced

April 1, 2010

Building industry provided with language that broadens and strengthens building codes in a way that will accelerate the construction of high-performance green buildings across the country.