Personnel news in the plumbing, heating, cooling, piping and radiant/hydronics industry.

Code expected to help governments streamline code development and adoption, improve industry standardization.

The IECC covers the design of energy-efficient building envelopes and installation of mechanical, lighting and power systems through requirements emphasizing performance.

Bacteria growth and scald prevention are major battle lines.

Bill would establish a National Institute of Standards and Technology plumbing research laboratory.

Water heater, urinal flush rate and other topics broached at recent ICC code hearings.

Discussions continue on alterations to unvented gas fireplace, water piping systems codes.

Listing program continues to build recognition for customer service.

Smart changes made to certain areas, others fail to make sense.

ICC-ES now can evaluate and certify such products to the EPA specification.