ASHRAE Announces Topics For New Building Performance Analysis Conference January 9, 2017 ASHRAE announced the topics and a call for presenters for its new Building Performance Analysis Conference, formerly known as the... Read More
FPE Corner Second Great Honolulu Chinatown Fire: Part 1 Disaster of epic proportions presents long-term implications. January 9, 2017 塞缪尔·s . Dannaway The story of the Second Great Honolulu Chinatown Fire is a tale of many tales. It is about political intrigue,... Read More
Code Classroom Thermal Expansion Tanks The shortcomings of previous designs lead to new flow-through expansions. January 9, 2017 Ron George As part of my consulting business, I often perform inspections of domestic hot water systems associated with various personal injury... Read More
Legionella: A Growing Problem Understanding the problem of Legionella and how to prevent it plumbing systems. January 9, 2017 You may have heard the term used in the news over the last few years, or maybe you skimmed over... Read More
ASA Appointed to the NFPA 54 and NFPA 58 Technical Committees January 5, 2017 Hugo Aguilar, PE, director of codes and standards for the American Supply Association, has been appointed to represent ASA as... Read More
2016 California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code Now In Effect January 4, 2017 The 2016 editions of the California Plumbing Code and California Mechanical Code went into effect on Jan. 1. Both the... Read More
Massachusetts Tops USGBC's Top 10 LEED Rankings January 1, 2017 The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the Top 10 States for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), an... Read More
Standards Council of Canada Announces First Joint Canada-U.S. Standard for Valves December 27, 2016 The Standards Council of Canada has announced the publication of the first joint Canada-U.S. standard for balloon-type ball backwater valves.... Read More
Consensus Reached on Energy Conservation Standards for Circulator Pumps December 13, 2016 Hydraulic Institute members reach consensus recommendation for an energy conservation standard level for circulator pumps as part of ASRAC working... Read More
Protecting Fire Protection Who is responsible for the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire protection systems? December 13, 2016 It is time to reevaluate the relevance and effectiveness of the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Standard for the Inspection,... Read More