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New Document Addresses When Plastic Pipe Can Be Directly Connected to Tankless Water Heaters

November 26, 2020

The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) has published a new recommendation related to the direct connection of plastic piping materials CPVC, PE-RT, PEX, and PP to tankless water heaters. Available […]

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New FEMA Study Projects Implementing I-Codes Could Save $600 Billion by 2060

November 25, 2020

FEMA recently released a landmark study, “Building Codes Save: A National Study,” featuring an in-depth look at the quantified benefits—avoided losses to buildings and building contents—from adopting modern building codes […]

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IAPMO Makes Tentative Interim Amendment Available for Public Comment

November 24, 2020

In accordance with the IAPMO Regulations Governing Committee Projects, IAPMO announces a tentative interim amendment (TIA) to the 2021 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) has been submitted for […]

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Plumbing Industry Allies Support the National Apprenticeship Act of 2020

November 23, 2020

Plumbing industry allies IAPMO, the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States, Canada (UA), and the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association – […]

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WQA Postpones 2021 Convention Until July

November 23, 2020

The Water Quality Association has postponed its 2021 Convention & Exposition until July 28-30. The association says the delay increases the likelihood of hosting a successful in-person event at the […]

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GF Named One of “America’s Safest Companies 2020”

November 23, 2020

EHS Today, the Magazine for Environment, Health and Safety Leaders, has awarded GF Piping Systems in the Americas as one of “America’s Safest Companies 2020.” The award was announced in […]

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Construction Employment Is Down In Three-Fourths of States Since February, Even After 36 States Added Construction Jobs in October

November 23, 2020

Construction employment in October remained depressed compared to pre-pandemic levels in three-fourths of states despite the fact 36 states and D.C. added new construction jobs in October, according to an analysis […]

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Todd Teter Elected President of Plumbing Manufacturers International’s Board of Directors

November 20, 2020

Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) announced the election of Todd Teter as President of the 2021 PMI Board of Directors during PMI’s 66th Annual Meeting of the Membership. The Senior Vice […]

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New Alternative Care Site Guidebook Available to Help Respond to the Rising Need for Hospital Beds due to COVID-19

November 20, 2020

As many communities are setting up alternative care sites (ACS) in response to spikes in COVID-19, the ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force announced the availability of the Alternate Care Site HVAC Guidebook, […]

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New NIBCO® Partner Mobile App Launches

November 19, 2020

NIBCO INC. introduces a new mobile app to increase the convenience and accessibility of its current NIBCO Partner program, which offers users an exclusive set of secure web applications. The […]

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