More residential sprinklers and water conservation code changes One of the most contentious issues in the IRC is the mandate of residential sprinkler systems for all one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses. Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD May 27, 2016 International Code Council code-change committees feel like déjà vu. Read More
Letters to the Editor — May 2016 May 24, 2016 Readers comment on articles from PM Engineer’s March issue.Read More
May is National Building Safety Month May 3, 2016 Proclamation recognizes importance of dedicated professionals nationwide who keep buildings safe and help maintain a resilient, energy-efficient infrastructure.Read More
NSF International and American Society of Plumbing Engineers sign agreement April 22, 2016 NSF International and ASPE will work together to support plumbing professionals to benefit public health, sustainability and a safer environment.Read More
Flint water crisis creates a call to action The crisis also has pushed water quality to the front of the line in our industry. April 22, 2016 Flint crisis pushes water quality to the forefront of the industry, nation. Read More
Lack of engagement is crippling the International Code Council ICC must rethink its voting process. Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD April 22, 2016 Engagement is important for the code-change process. Read More
International building codes adopt NSF water reuse standard April 1, 2016 Water reuse systems can provide an additional source of critically needed water and reduce the strain on municipal resources.Read More
ICC announces theme of Building Safety Month March 31, 2016 This year’s theme for May’s ICC Building Safety Month is Building Codes: Driving Growth through Innovation, Resilience and Safety. Read More
Climate change results start in the engineering community Avoiding the Wall Street mentality. Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD March 22, 2016 Climate change results start in the engineering community, but require patience.Read More
Backflow prevention reference manual from IAPMO February 19, 2016 The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials has released the third edition of its Backflow Prevention Reference Manual.Read More