Unintended consequences, that close cousin of mislaid plans, can claim some responsibility for a current conundrum: low-flow fixtures paired with existing oversized piping helped create the growing crisis of legionella bacteria.

Legionnaires’ disease puts plumbing in the news on a frequent basis — in the worst way.

The ICC held its final code hearing Oct. 21-29 in Richmond, Virginia, for the technical content of the 2021 International Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code and Fuel Gas Code.

Bradley Corp. has redesigned its grab bars by using heavy-duty, third-party-rated products so they can withstand higher load ratings.

Quickly-embraced thermostatic mixing-valve standard has become watered down.

Privacy issues, proper number of fixtures also on the docket at October meeting.

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

Mechanical and electrical consulting engineering firm McClure Engineering was named a “Top Work Place for 2018” by the St. Louis (Missouri) Post-Dispatch.

CodeFinder identifies what is on the books and used by specific jurisdictions.