ASME jettisons plumbing Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD January 30, 2017 Organization to focus on five specific, newer technologies.Read More
The plumbing engineer's responsibility A popular statement made about the plumbing code is it is a book for the plumbing contractor. Of course, that statement isn’t true. Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD January 19, 2017 Understanding the protocols set in codes is key even when the messaging is confusing. Read More
Energy diehards get their say during ICC debate process ICC energy code torture. Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD December 19, 2016 There were 238 code changes considered to the residential and commercial section of the IECC. Read More
IAPMO shows membership how much its grown Making a splash. Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD November 16, 2016 After days of debate, IAPMO shows membership how much it has grown.Read More
Removing fire sprinkler code from IRC would be a failure Not up for debate when it comes to residential sprinklers. Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD October 20, 2016 Removal of residential sprinkler requirement in IRC would be a failure on many levels. Read More
Global warming potential is a major factor in the use of refrigerants Thinking about the atmosphere. Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD September 28, 2016 If you are not familiar with the acronym GWP, get used to it. It means “global warming potential.”Read More
The history of hot water temperatures In the early 1980s, the ASPE Research Foundation conducted research on the temperature of hot water to prevent the growth of Legionnella bacteria. Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD August 31, 2016 Changes in codes have brought new challenges for engineers. Read More
Venting and storm drainage tackled during UPC debate. When the IAPMO Plumbing Technical Committee reaches Chapter 7 of the plumbing code changes, you know arguments about the minimum pipe size of various drains, vents and storm drains will ensue. Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD July 25, 2016 What size is correct in the UPC?Read More
More than 600 code changes proposed between UPC, UMC The updating of the 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code started the first week of May in Denver. Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD June 16, 2016 The committee developed a change that would require all single-occupant toilet rooms to have signage that indicates use by either sex.Read More
More residential sprinklers and water conservation code changes One of the most contentious issues in the IRC is the mandate of residential sprinkler systems for all one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses. Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD May 27, 2016 International Code Council code-change committees feel like déjà vu. Read More