Julius Ballanco: Transgender bathrooms will be a central topic at ICC Final Action hearings Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD October 17, 2018 Privacy issues, proper number of fixtures also on the docket at October meeting. Read More
Julius Ballanco: 2018 ASPE Expo should see big changes Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD September 13, 2018 Final hearing for 2021 ICC codes upcoming in October.Read More
Julius Ballanco: Hot-water temperature conundrum Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD August 10, 2018 Bacteria growth and scald prevention are major battle lines.Read More
Julius Ballanco: No controversy at IAPMO meeting Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD July 18, 2018 New faces, familiar discussions on code changes. Read More
Julius Ballanco: Showerheads, drains and galvanized steel get the time during committee discussions Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD June 21, 2018 Showerheads, drains, galvanized steel get the time during committee discussions.Read More
Julius Ballanco: Status quo for ASME’s sponsorship of A112 standards Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD May 22, 2018 Water heater, urinal flush rate and other topics broached at recent ICC code hearings. Read More
Julius Ballanco: Changes coming to IMC, IFGC Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD April 19, 2018 Discussions continue on alterations to unvented gas fireplace, water piping systems codes. Read More
Julius Ballanco: NSF helps roof drain sizing Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD March 28, 2018 New testing station in Michigan helps manufacturers meet standard requirements.Read More
Julius Ballanco: Hot water is the burning topic with IPC Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD February 28, 2018 Scalding, emergency equipment and Legionnaires’ disease at the forefront of 2021 code-change proposals. Read More
Ballanco: The good and bad of the 2018 ICC Plumbing Code Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD January 11, 2018 Smart changes made to certain areas, others fail to make sense. Read More