This new equipment was designed as the ideal R&D equipment for tests in accordance with ASTM E119/UL 263, ASTM E814/UL1479, and ASTM E1966/UL2079.

In February, Standards Development Organizations review end-of-year activities. Energy, water systems, refrigerants, and products had a lot of activity in 2023. See lists for new, revised, or reaffirmed standards, standards in development, and withdrawn standards.

This year starts the code development cycle for the building and safety codes to be published in 2027 for the United States (U.S.).

Building and safety codes are near and dear to my heart as they, undoubtedly, have a significant impact on public health, safety and welfare. Buildings in every jurisdiction in the United States use some version of building and safety codes. In addition, building and safety codes cover most products manufactured for the building and construction industries.

The Commercial Green Construction Professional certification was created to assist in developing new standards for building construction in order to address the problem of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and to help reinforce societal health, life and safety benefits. 

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.