Privacy issues, proper number of fixtures also on the docket at October meeting.

Final hearing for 2021 ICC codes upcoming in October.

Bacteria growth and scald prevention are major battle lines.

New faces, familiar discussions on code changes.

Showerheads, drains, galvanized steel get the time during committee discussions.

Water heater, urinal flush rate and other topics broached at recent ICC code hearings.

Discussions continue on alterations to unvented gas fireplace, water piping systems codes.

New testing station in Michigan helps manufacturers meet standard requirements.

Scalding, emergency equipment and Legionnaires’ disease at the forefront of 2021 code-change proposals.

Smart changes made to certain areas, others fail to make sense.