2009 UPC - A Year With, and Without, Change Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD August 1, 2009 Much is new regarding engineered design concepts. Not so with nonwater-supplied urinals and air admittance valves.Read More
Silliness Going to Absurdity Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD July 1, 2009 States’ debates on the IRC residential sprinkler mandate are becoming bizarre - really bizarre. Read More
Heated Emotions, Mixed Results Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD June 1, 2009 Various states’ legislators have taken sides in the debate over the IRC mandatory residential sprinkler requirement. Two states have my support, but one definitely doesn’t.Read More
The Annex G Debate Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD May 1, 2009 Although a noble response to California’s foolish no-lead law, the Annex’s requirements really should be developed into a separate standard.Read More
Shoot the Messenger Once Again Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD April 1, 2009 Despite one company’s claims, all manufacturers of trap and rise tube protective covers meet the requirements of all the major building codes. Read More
Plumbing's First Green Giant Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD March 1, 2009 Remembering my friend Michael Martin, someone who firmly believed it was an engineer’s responsibility to conserve energy and water whenever possible.Read More
NAHB Loses ICC Sprinkler Appeal Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD February 1, 2009 Sprinkler mandate upheld by Appeal Board and Board of Directors. Read More
IAPMO Says No To ASPE Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD January 1, 2009 Standards Council’s firm rejection of code changes related to air admittance valves and siphonic roof drainage keeps them out of UPC. Read More
UA Lovefest At IAPMO Annual Meeting Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD December 1, 2008 These two organizations work closely together. So what’s the problem? Read More
IPC Is Highjacked Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD November 1, 2008 How one person made a destructive difference at the ICC annual meeting. Read More