Recently added articles from PM Engineer:
More analysis of proposed ICC code changes: the proposals are numerous and cover so many areas, including fixtures, hot water, venting, piping, siphonic roof drainage and reclaimed water.(codes)(International Code Council)(Column)
Oct 01, 2009; ... Last month I provided a brief overview of some of the code changes that will be considered at the International Code Council Hearing in Baltimore the first week of November. Due to space constraints, I could not address all of the pertinent code changes to the plumbing and mechanical ...
From trendsitter ... to trendsetter.(editor's note)
Oct 01, 2009; ... Sometimes I try to be part of the trendsetter crowd, while other times I like being part of the group that lags behind what everyone else is doing. And sometimes I even enjoy sitting on the sidelines--so I can provide you with a more objective perspective on the issue at hand. ...
California lead laws and Annex G: the deadline for manufacturers to comply with the state's new lead plumbing laws is Jan. 1, 2010, which is just around the corner.
Oct 01, 2009; ... Although the California lead law is commonly referred to as "Assembly Bill (AB) 1953," there were actually three bills that passed and will go into effect in Jan. 2010. AB 1953 and Senate Bill (SB) 1334 amended the California Health and Safety Code (HSC) Section 116875, and SB 1395 added ...
Environmental footprinting: how "green" is your company?
Oct 01, 2009; ... What do the following terms really mean, and what impact, if any, do they have on the financial performance of a company? The terms are "sustainability," "environmental footprint" and "carbon footprint." Let's take a closer look at each one. Sustainability The ...
NSF innovations in sustainability: what exactly is "environmental footprinting?" What is happening with water reuse? For answers, read on.
Oct 01, 2009; ... Green. Sustainable. Environmentally friendly. We hear the terms in the media, see it on product packaging, and now, and in an ever-increasing way, we are feeling its impact on the plumbing industry. Terms like LEED design, solar energy, water conservation and water re-use are ...