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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

Julius Ballanco, P.E., CPD, F-ASPE, is president of J.B. Engineering and Code Consulting, P.C. in Munster, Ind. He can be reached at by email at jbengineer@aol.com.

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Julius Ballanco

Julius Ballanco: First virtual code hearings

A peak at possible 2024 code changes.
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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
December 23, 2020
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The ICC announced it is switching its spring code change hearings from in-person to virtual hearings. 


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Julius Ballanco: Plumbing for the aging population

Remember the civil rights of everyone.
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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
December 3, 2020
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According to the U.N., we are in the midst of a longevity revolution. 


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Julius Ballanco: A fond farewell

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
November 2, 2020
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IAPMO recently announced CEO Russ Chaney will be retiring at the end of the year. The newly appointed CEO is Dave Viola. Both Russ and Dave are personal friends.


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DOE Rule

Julius Ballanco: DOE definition of shower heads

Department of Energy seeks to clarify definitions in new proposed rule.
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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
October 7, 2020
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In August, the Department of Energy (DOE), published a proposed rulemaking that would change the definition of a showerhead. While this sounds simple enough, you have to remember this is the federal government.


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Julius Ballanco: COVID-19: Don’t let this crisis go to waste

Coronavirus pandemic provides new ways of thinking about plumbing codes and standards.
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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
September 3, 2020
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Rahm Emanuel, the former Mayor of Chicago and former White House Chief of Staff for President Barack Obama, has a line that he often repeats: “Never allow a good crisis to go to waste.” 


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Julius Ballanco: New normal for codes and standards

It’s easier than ever to get involved in the codes and standards process.
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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
July 28, 2020
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A few days ago, I just celebrated another birthday. 


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Julius Ballanco: 2021 ICC Mechanical Code is a mess

The classification and definition of low GWP refrigerants should be consistent with ASHRAE.
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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
July 1, 2020
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ICC announced the publication of the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) and International Mechanical Code (IMC). 


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Julius Ballanco: COVID-19 versus water conservation

Determining necessary flow rates for proper handwashing.
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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
June 8, 2020
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COVID-19 has added some interesting discussions to our daily life. I received a phone call regarding the amount of water used to wash our hands for 20 seconds. It is fascinating how everyone now understands that 20 seconds is required for proper handwashing.


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Julius Ballanco: Plumbing code cost savings?

Cost savings should not be put above the protection of public health and safety.
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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
May 6, 2020
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Earlier this year, I received an announcement to go to the ICC website and read the Plumbing Code Economic Impact Report. 


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Julius Ballanco: Traveling and a virus

If you don’t take care of yourself, you don’t survive as a road warrior.
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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
April 13, 2020
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For the last 43 years, I have been a “road warrior” consulting engineer. On average, I travel between 180 and 220 days a year. 


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