A new standard has been released that evaluates the possible effects of chlorinated water on PEX (crosslinked polyethylene) piping.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has released its latest findings on fire losses in the U.S., show ing a decrease in fire deaths .

A draft of NFPA 5000, the first building code to be developed using the ANSI open consensus process is being released.

Mounting questions elicit joint statement from Plumbing Manufacturers Institute and American Supply Association.

New Fire Protection Engineering office will open in Las Vegas.

IAPMO announces 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code in Vietnam.

he United States economy has downshifted, but is moving ahead nicely.

Spirax Sarco set to move from Allentown, Pa., to Columbia, S.C.

Lead-free castings will be used in all drinking-water products.

Vietnam adopts the 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code.