Grand Island, Nebraska, Adopts 2018 Editions of Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC)
Grand Island, Nebraska (Dec. 18, 2020) — Nebraska’s fifth most populous city, Grand Island, maintained the highest level of health and...
Viega and Caleffi Hydronic Solutions Awarded AHR Expo Innovation Awards
Heating Innovation: The Radiant Auto-Balancing System (RABS) introduces the ability to monitor the temperature of every return circuit in...
EPA Final Lead Free Ruling
On Sept. 1, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final regulation on the “Use of Lead-Free Pipes, Fittings,...
The Evolution of Backflow Prevention Design
With any type of evolution, whether by nature or a technical evolution by man, there are certain driving forces that actually “get it...
Hey, Archimedes! What’s the Big Deal with RPs and Pumps?
I’ve seen wringing of hands and gnashing of teeth whenever the subject of pumps and reduced pressure principle backflow preventers (RPs)...
ASSE One Year Field Test (1YT)
ASSE International is pleased to announce the nation’s first and only ANSI- and SCC-accredited One Year Field Test (1YT) program for...
Plumbing Industry Allies Support National Apprenticeship Act of 2020
Washington, D.C. — Plumbing industry allies IAPMO, the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting...
Todd Teter Elected President of Plumbing Manufacturers International’s Board of Directors
Board members approved, outstanding contributions recognized, and no dues increase for 2021 McLean, Va. – Nov. 20, 2020 – Plumbing...
ASPE Welcomes NIBCO to Our Affiliate Sponsor Program
The American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) is pleased to announce that NIBCO has joined our Affiliate Sponsor program. A...
LIXIL marks World Toilet Day 2020, Improving sanitation for 21 million people in over 38 countries
Tokyo – On November 19, LIXIL, maker of pioneering water and housing products, and an advocate of universal access to basic sanitation,...