plumbing design

Next Watts Works Webinar Will Be Held April 8

March 23, 2021

The next installment of the Watts® Works℠ Engineer Webinar Series will be “Irrigation Backflow Prevention: Specification & Compliance” on Thursday, April 8 at 11 a.m. EDT. By attending the entire […]

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Caleffi Presents Five Things You Need to Know About the “5 Things”

March 18, 2021

Caleffi North America is proud to introduce a mini training series, the “5 Things You Need To Know.” The educational videos are now available on YouTube and feature Cody Mack, Caleffi […]

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“Out of Sight, Out of Mind. Not so Fast.”

March 15, 2021

Considerations for ASTM D2321 standard practice for underground installation of thermoplastic pipe vs. cast iron for sewers and other gravity-flow applications. by Francesca Dunbar and Laura Loziuk Often, when something […]

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How to Prevent Fire Protection and Domestic Water Pipes from Freezing Due to Cold Weather?

March 10, 2021

Have you been following the lively plumbing design discussions on ASPE Connect? In this new regular feature on ASPE Pipeline, we will highlight current discussion threads that are generating a […]

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IAPMO Publishes U.S., Canadian Standard for Detection, Monitoring, Control of Plumbing Systems

March 9, 2021

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) has published ANSI/CAN/IAPMO Z1349-2021: Devices for Detection, Monitoring, or Control of Plumbing Systems as both an American National Standard and National […]

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ASPE Announces a New Webinar on Water Conservation in High-Performance Buildings

March 8, 2021

On March 25 at noon CDT, Richard Rossi of Niagara will present the one-hour webinar “Water Savings with Every Flush: Improving Water Conservation in High-Performance Buildings.” This webinar offers 0.1 […]

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ASPE Member Gary Klein to Present the March Coffee with Caleffi

March 4, 2021

Northern California Chapter member Gary Klein and Peter Skinner, PE, will headline the next Coffee with Caleffi, “Practically Perfect Plumbing,” on March 25 at noon CDT. The pair will discuss […]

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“Four Common Misconceptions About Specifying No-Hub Fitting Restraints”

March 2, 2021

Not using no-hub fitting restraints can lead to lawsuits and property damage, which ultimately can be more costly than installing a proper restraint system at the get-go. by Jim LeStage […]

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“Are Sleeves or Core Drilling Better for the Passage of Process Piping?”

February 1, 2021

The choice must take into consideration the craftsmanship of the installation, convenience, and coordination among the trades. by David Dexter, FNSPE, FASPE, CPD, CPI, LEED BD+C, PE When I first […]

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“Standards and Design Considerations for Emergency Equipment”

November 30, 2020

Sometimes, as design professionals, we must think outside of the box and develop solutions to problems that are before us but not always obvious or mandated by rules and regulations. […]

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