Updated to reflect the International Code Council’s “2012 International Building Code,” this time-saving resource makes it easy to understand and apply complex IBC requirements and achieve compliance.
October 23, 2013
Updated to reflect the International Code Council’s “2012 International Building Code,” this time-saving resource makes it easy to understand and apply complex IBC requirements and achieve compliance.
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.
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.
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 Salt Lake City the last week of this month and the first week of May.
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials is accepting submissions for this year’s essay competition awarding scholarships to three young people affiliated with IAPMO and many of its industry partners.