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 change the way you specify. Let me explain. As of Jan. 4, the law prohibits any product introduced into commerce for potable water to contain more than 0.25% lead. This is what has been identified as no-lead, lead-free or low-lead.
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.
IAPMO and theSolar Keymark Network have entered into a memorandum of understanding to collaborate toward the goal of a global program for solar heating products.
December 19, 2013
IAPMO and the Solar Keymark Network have entered into a memorandum of understanding to collaborate toward the goal of a global program for solar heating products.
Members of the Radiant Professionals Alliance gathered Sept. 18-20 in Philadelphia for their annual conference and membership meeting. The national convention was the second since RPA was acquired early last year by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.
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 version 4.
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 you follow the logic it makes sense.
On June 6 in Washington, the Plumbing Industry Leadership Coalition met to address three topics we’ve discussed in this column in recent months: upgrading the nation’s aging infrastructure, preparing for the federal law on no-lead plumbing products and attracting the next generation of plumbing industry professionals, including engineers.