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The article examines the unintentional failure to renew the law authorizing Texas's State Board of Plumbing Examiners. It discusses how this has created a pro-regulation movement despite the state's history of supporting deregulatory policies.

The article presents a notice of adopted amendments issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health in 2014. The proposed rulemaking includes proposed amendments by the Plumbing Code Advisory Council to the existing minimum code of standards for plumbing and the fixtures as well as the materials, design and installation methods of plumbing systems. Information on the Illinois Plumbing Code is provided.

The article highlights the rulemaking activity of the Department of Public Health of the state of Illinois. It presents the notices of proposed amendments, the statement of statewide policy objectives and the time, place and manner in which interested persons may comment on proposed rulemaking. Provisions of proposed amendments include the Illinois Vital Records Code on public health, definitions of terms relevant to public health, and the Illinois Plumbing Code.

The article discusses the factors involved when selecting service valves other than those used in the plumbing industry. According to the author, codes that apply to these systems exist from numerous bodies like the American Standards Association and the American Water Works Association. He adds that some of the valve body materials used include steel, cast iron and bronzes. The performance factors associated with valve materials, the types of body end connections, and the different types of trim materials are also discussed.

The article discusses the challenges posed by a law that significantly lowers the allowable lead content in potable water-bearing copper pipes and other plumbing fixtures in California by January 2010. Signed into law in September 2006, California bill AB 1953 mandates the reduction of lead content from 8% to 0.25%, forcing manufacturers to search for possible alternatives that can be produced on a large scale. One such alternative is copper-bismuth but its sourcing and machining could however create serious problems.

Presents an excerpt from the statements of Ben Lieberman of the Competitive Enterprise Institute and the National Consumer Coalition at a congressional hearing on the Plumbing Standards Improvement Act of the United States.

The article reports on the issue of raising legal concerns in the U.S. where the Schenectady, New York City council asked the state legislature to hand over the power of shaping plumbing rules from the current examining board of plumbers to the council.

This article discusses multitasking sinks and why they are set to be the next trend in commercial bathroom specifications. Information on the actual specifications as well as how traffic patterns and facility types impact designer's choices is included. Further, relevant codes and standards are also discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the lead plumbing laws set to take effect in California on January 1, 2010. First was Assembly Bill (AB) 1953, which redefines lead-free in relation to plumbing fixtures. Two other bills are Senate Bill (SB) 1334, which amended the Health and Safety Code (HSC) Section 116875, and SB 1395 which added HSC Section 25214.4.3. Also mentioned is the development of Annex G of NSF/American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standard 61 in compliance with new AB 1953 requirements.

The article offers information on the plumbing codes of Illinois. Topics discussed include controversial changes proposed to mandate hot water with minimum temperature of 160 degree F; proposed changes by taking public health into the account; and importance of hot water to get rid of waterborne opportunistic pathogens.

As of next January, a new law requires any valve, fitting, or fixture coming in contact with potable water to be lead-free. What does this mean for specifiers and architects choosing plumbing systems? What are product manufacturers doing now to ensure a smooth transition? INSET: DEFINING AND CALCULATING LEAD FREE: REDUCTION OF LEAD IN.... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article lists the proposed laws given second notices by the Illinois Joint Committee on Administrative Rules as of December 2019 on topics like plumbing code, workers' compensation, and public pensions.

Focuses on a bill introduced by Representative Joe Knollenberg (R-Michigan) that would repeal the plumbing standards of the 1992 Energy Policy and Conservation act. Provisions of the act; The market for high-flow toilets; The co-sponosors of Knollenberg's Plumbing Standards Improvement Act.

The article discusses the Uniform Plumbing Code sections 504.4, 504.5 and 504.6 in the installing process of temperature and pressure (T&P) relief valves, to provide the primary safety features of the water heater installation. Topics discussed include the brief history of the Uniform Plumbing Code, the three levels of protection required for a water heater, and the installation of the T&P valve.

The article discusses the water delivery technologies developed in response to the AB 1953 legislation in California, which requires pipe, fittings and fixtures to have a limited average lead content of 0.25% on wetted surfaces. These include the DIAMOND Seal Technology from Delta Faucet Co. and the ECAST line of faucets from Chicago Faucets. Moreover, all manufacturers are required to comply to the legislation until January 1, 2010, the compliance deadline.

Focuses on the renovations to the plumbing legislation in Texas. Changes in plumbing licensing requirements; Elimination of the licensing exemption for plumbers working in unincorporated areas; Addition of plumbing classifications.

Highlights a panel discussion among plumbing engineers focused on the impact of the Americans With Disabilities (ADA) Act on commercial plumbing in the United States and looks into the issues of low-flow and toilet parity. Standard codes in plumbing; Progress in incorporating ADA design requirements into a unified national standard code; Facilities affected in terms of the concept of toilet parity. INSET: The ADA Final Rule: Neither Final Nor a Rule.

The article discusses the engineering requirements in the International Code Council (ICC) International Plumbing Code (IPC), which is adopted for regulating the designs of plumbing systems. It explains the responsibilities of plumbing engineers and designers according to the IPC requirements. The legal sections in the IPC regarding the submission of construction documents, the design of the water-distribution system and the design of the drain-waste-vent (DWV) system are mentioned.

The article focuses on industry codes and standards. It cites the law which mandates the registration of all cooling towers in the state of New York and the vote of the State Fire and Building Code Council against residential sprinklers in townhouses in August 2015 to highlight the alleged politicization of the codes and standards profession. It alleges that homebuilders and plumbers union, the United Association, have mastered the use campaign contributions to modify codes.

The article reports on the completion of the publication of the 2018 editions of the various model fuel gas codes which include the International Fuel Gas Code, the National Fuel Gas Code, and the Uniform Plumbing Code. Topics discussed include the electrical bonding requirements under the 2018 gas codes, provision on the corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST), and required testing of the jacket material/assembly.

The article discusses the highlights of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) Plumbing Technical Committee meetings in 2014. Topics covered include information on the Uniform Plumbing Code in Canada and the U.S. as well as the formation of an ad-hoc committee of the group. Also mentioned is the requirements concerning drainage sizes and design.

The author stresses that political fashion statements in the U.S., specifically in the state of Louisiana, are making legislators confused and irritated. Topics discussed include the division among professionals over certain legislation including the conflict between plumbers and home builders over a bill to replace the state plumbing code with the international code and the dispute between optometrists and ophthalmologists over the authority to perform eye surgery.

The article reports on complexities in the U.S. pipe industry. The Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association (PPFA) mentions the basis of plumbing codes on the acceptance of materials applied in particular plumbing installations along with their methods while model plumbing codes are mostly based on 14,000 local codes throughout the country. It also suggests contractors to be aware of the installed product's requirements.

The article discusses a chapter of the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code which focuses on the correct installation of plumbing in relation to safely moving medical gases. It suggests that professional plumbers have been considered knowledgeable on-site resources as medical buildings become more technologically advanced. The additions related to Medical Gases in the code, including the location and identification of medical gas pipes, are presented.

Discusses issues on plumbing licenses and backflow testing in California. Plumbing policies in California; Reaction of non-plumbing contractors to the view that backflow testing should be done only by licensed plumbers; Responsibility of plumbers in registering installed backflow devices.

Plumbing contractors need products and ideas that open the door to new sales opportunities in competitive business environment. With this set of market circumstances in place, it's a little surprising that the U.S. market has been slow to adopt thermostatic mixing valve technology for universal water temperature control. According to the U.S. Consumer, Products Safety Commission, approximately 3,800 injuries and 34 deaths occur each year due to scalding from excessively hot tap water in residential settings. The Association of Trial Lawyers, of America actually has a Tap Water Burn Litigation Group with its own Web site at www.tap-water-burn.com.. With the potential for bad press and expensive litigation, the U.S. plumbing wholesalers and contractors needs to adopt thermostatic mixing valves. Distinct from pressure-balancing valves traditionally intended specifically for single shower fixtures, thermostatic valves allow the water heater to be set at a germ-killing 140 degrees while dispensing water to all hot water outlets in the home at a safe 120 degrees.

The article offers information on the importance of Plumbing Code. Topics discussed include International Plumbing Code and Uniform Plumbing Code; code approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction; and dependency of Authority Having Jurisdiction on American National Standards Institute. It also mention about certification services developed by the national standards and organizations, and development of national procedure by non-governmental organization.

This section offers news briefs on the U.S. engineering industry. The National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry (UA) proposed requiring insulation of all hot water piping systems in the 2015 edition of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials' (IAPMO) Uniform Plumbing Code. Voluntary recalls of boiler models were announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

An interview with Russ Chaney, chief executive officer (CEO) of The IAPMO Group, is presented. He describes his major accomplishments as CEO, which include keeping the organization from going into bankruptcy. He cites energy efficiency and water conservation as significant issues for the organization's long-term growth. He explains the involvement of IAPMO in the U.S. federal law on no-lead plumbing products.

The article offers facts on the federal no-lead law impact in the U.S. Effective January 4, 2014, the law prohibits any product containing more than 0.25 percent lead to be introduced into the commercial market. The implication of the addition of no-lead requirements to plumbing code is discussed. Example of products exempted from the no-lead requirements include flushometer valves, shower valves, bathtub fillers, ballcocks, bidet faucets and main-gate valves.

The article focuses on the development and advancement in plumbing system. It states that right plumbing system offers efficiency, integrity or performance during its installation. It highlights the evolution of traditional jointing techniques to plastic push-fit which offers flexibility and ease of installation. It mentions about the Tactile Flexible Metal system which incorporates multi-layer composite pipe (MLCP) with high performance metal push-fit fittings.

In this article, the author explains the impact of oversized drain lines on plumbing systems in the U.S. in 2013. He talks about water closets in accordance with the provisions of the International Plumbing Code. He offers information on the ideal size of drain lines for residential and commercial plumbing systems.

The article presents information on new edition of the IAPMO Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), for 2012. A discussion on newly added chapter, titled as "Alternate Water Sources for Nonpotable Applications," is presented. The chapter on alternate water sources has been coordinated with Chapter 6, which relates to water supply and distribution.

The article reports on the changes in the requirements for designing green roofs in the U.S. It cites building scientist Joe Lstiburek's article " Red Over Green Roofs." The author shares his opinion on why the International Plumbing Code does not include requirements for green roofs. Also discussed are the additional requirements regarding green roofs which are included in the 2012 International Building Code and the International Fire Code particularly the design of landscape roofs.

The article reports that a legislation is introduced, by U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright, for promoting federal investment in plumbing research and directing National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to reconstruct plumbing research laboratory per NIST Plumbing Research Act of 2016.

The article discusses a court case wherein the landlord has been proven guilty for its inability to obtain a permit for plumbing in New York.

This article discusses the debate over the adoption of the 2009 International Residential Code by homebuilders in the U.S. It criticizes the involvement of politicians in the debate. It explores the expansion of the adoption of the code to many states. In addition, the article announces the decision of the Texas State Legislature to pass an amendment to the plumbing licensing law.

The article offers news briefs related to the plumbing industry in the U.S. The 2009 National Standard Plumbing Code and 2009 National Standard Plumbing Code-Illustrated are already released by the National Standard Plumbing Code Committee. Fifty million dollars from American Reinvestment and Recovery Act will be given by U.S. Department of Energy to speed up geothermal heat pumps. The Water Quality Research Foundation reports that regular use of hard water can cause clogged showerheads.

The author refutes a manufacturer's claim that they were the only ones that met the code and referenced the International Building Code requirements for pipe insulation. According to the author, all of the manufacturers of trap and riser tube protective covers conform to the requirements in the International Building Code, the International Plumbing Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code, the National Standard Plumbing Code, and the Accessible Building standard.

Discusses the problem of the lack of standardized testing procedures in the United States hydronics industry. Provisions of the Uniform Mechanical Code and the National Boiler Code; Determination of which code to follow with respect to the pressure test of the hydronic radiant panel; Leaks from degradation.

Reports on the protest on congressional efforts to repeal the water conservation provisions of the 1992 Energy Policy Act in the United States. Repeal of the national efficiency standards for household plumbing fixtures.

The article offers information related to Uniform Plumbing Code's Fixture Units Table 610.3 that lists the water supply fixture unit equivalents for common plumbing fixtures installed in private, public and assembly occupancies. I mentions that a water supply fixture unit is a numerical load factor used to compare the relative load-producing effects of one type of fixture to another type of fixture.

The article examines advances in the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), a model code developed by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) using American National Standards Institute's consensus development procedures. Topics discussed include codes concerning engineered storm drainage systems; Specialty plumbing fixtures; and vent connectors and plastic vents.

Presents an excerpt from the statements of Jerry Taylor of the National Resources of Studies at a congressional hearing on the Plumbing Standards Improvement Act.