ICC's first foray into online voting struggles to gain traction
This year ICC fully implemented its cdpAccess online voting for code changes after a few trial runs.
View ArticleInadequte requirements for water pressure in our codes
Water pressure inconsistencies and the plumbing codes.
View ArticleICC plumbing code meetings raise discussions
ICC plumbing code meetings raise discussions, denials for proposed changes.
View ArticleICC's website enhances the evolution of codes
cdpACCESS provides the tools for engineers to get involved in the process.
View ArticleStructure of Fuel Gas Code committee voting process raises eyebrows
Structure of Fuel Gas Code committee voting process raises eyebrows.
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...
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