The roots of the Online Piping and Usage Specification resource The original hard copy “guideline” manual would eventually become the Online Piping and Usage Specification resource, or OPUS. John E. Martin March 29, 2018 MCAA’s Online Piping and Usage Specification resource was designed by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Read More
PMI releases product category rules for bath and kitchen fixture fittings The PCR guidance document fulfills a growing demand for environmental product declarations March 25, 2018 Environmental product declarations express the potential environmental impact of a product. Read More
American Ladder Institute promotes ladder safety in March The organization is offering free safety resources during National Ladder Safety Month March 13, 2018 Tradespeople are encouraged to take advantage of ALI's free resources on ladder safety.Read More
RESNET launches HERS H20 Index The new water index will rate the indoor and outdoor water usage of a home March 7, 2018 The score is derived by comparing the rated home to a reference home.Read More
ICC launches monthly podcast series Future episodes will cover disaster mitigation, fire safety, code enforcement and code hearings March 1, 2018 The new series gives listeners the inside scoop on ICC and the building safety industry. Read More
NAHB calls for 'more effective' OSHA OSHA's "regulatory tsunami" and "heavy-handed enforcement practices" concern home builders February 28, 2018 Home builders seek better cooperation with OSHA to help improve worker safety. Read More
ICC-SRCC and APSP release new solar pool and spa heating system standard ICC/APSP/SRCC 400 helps assure consumers that the solar heating systems used in residential and commercial pools and spas are safe and reliable February 23, 2018 The standard establishes minimum requirements for solar heating systems in swimming pools and spas. Read More
PM's Julius Ballanco receives Higgins Medal from ASME The award recognizes an individual's contributions to plumbing standards and codes February 7, 2018 The Medal was established by the Board on Standardization and Testing to honor Patrick J. Higgins. Read More
ANSI Appoints IAPMO’s Chaney as Chairman Russ Chaney has served on numerous ANSI committees and board task groups January 16, 2018 ANSI is a nonprofit organization that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standards and conformity assessment system. Read More
New standard would mandate ECMs in circulators The Circulator Pumps Negotiated Rulemaking Working Group submitted its negotiated standard to the DOE in late 2016. Jen Anesi-Brombach January 15, 2018 The DOE ruling is delayed indefinitely, but new energy efficiency labeling is already in the works.Read More