2015 UPC more engineer friendly?
If various proposed changes are accepted, the 2015 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code could have a new look. The two-year cycle leading up to the next edition of the UPC will start with a meeting in...
View ArticleICC recommends residential plumbing changes
A heated debate ensued regarding flush volumes and flow rates. There was a change to require the water closet flush volume to be lowered to 1.3 gpf — the rounding up of a 1.28-gpf water closet.
View ArticleIAPMO Plumbing Technical Committee meeting filled with twists and turns
When IAPMO switched in the 1990s to the consensus process for the development of the Uniform Plumbing Code, it knew it gave up some control of its document.
View Article2015 UPC consensus process filled with twists and turns
In last month’s column, I reviewed the start of the consensus process leading up to the 2015 IAPMO Uniform Plumbing Code.
View ArticleLet the codes determine flow rates and flush volumes
The green movement is killing water conservation. You read that right! This happens to be one of the unintended consequences of all the green codes and green ratings. It may appear strange, but when...
View ArticleASPE’s Research Foundation is in the midst of multiple code-impacting projects
ne of the many hats I get to wear is that of president of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers Research Foundation. The foundation is involved in just what is says, research.
View Article‘Green’ is a nebulous term when it comes to sustainability
The green codes are all undergoing updating, including the IAPMO Green Plumbing and Mechanical Green Code Supplement, the ICC International Green Construction Code, ASHRAE 189.1 and, of course, LEED...
View ArticleICC is fixing serious problems
D uring the last week of September, the ICC celebrated its 10th anniversary as a combined code organization. It has been that long since BOCA, ICBO and SBCCI joined forces.
View ArticleThe future becomes clearer
One of the common questions regarding the ICC International Residential Code is: Will the mandatory sprinkler requirements remain? The answer is a resounding yes! The 2015 ICC International...
View ArticleA better understanding of the no-lead law
One of the questions I have been fielding for the last few months is: How will the new federal no-lead law impact me as the engineer? Technically, it won’t impact you. But practically, you need to...
View ArticleNew Jersey governor doesn’t sign residential fire sprinkler bill
New Jersey’s Gov. Chris Christie made national headlines when it was reported by major news organizations that a member of his administration allegedly created a major traffic jam on the George...
View ArticleApril Las Vegas meeting will shape 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code
This spring, IAPMO starts the final round of meetings leading up to the publication of the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC). The meeting was recently moved from St. Louis to Las Vegas, but the dates...
View ArticleEnergy- and water-conservation the focus of potential ICC code changes
You have until Jan. 12, 2015 to propose a change to the IRC plumbing or mechanical section.
View ArticleRoof drain flow rates up for discussion
How much water goes down the roof drain you specified?
View ArticleCode changes made at IAPMO Plumbing Technical Committee meeting
Analyzing part one of code changes made at the IAPMO Plumbing Technical Committee meeting.
View ArticleIAPMO meeting focuses on drainage sizing
Drainage sizing, ad-hoc committee created at recent IAPMO meeting.
View ArticleICC, IAPMO should broach subject of combining codes at ASPE event in Chicago
September is gearing up to be a very busy month.
View ArticleP.E. is still the most important industry designation
There seems to be a proliferation of letters following people’s names. I’ll admit, I can add three different designations following my name.
View ArticleUA makes its presence felt at IAPMO Convention
Every third year of the IAPMO Convention, the final discussion is held on the proposed code changes to the Uniform Plumbing Code and the Uniform Mechanical Code.
View ArticleInteresting debate held regarding ICC's construction codes
The best way to describe the ICC International Green Construction Code hearing is bizarre.
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