In a previous article published on the International Code Council’s (ICC) Building Safety Journal, we introduced readers to Pipeline, a not-for-profit organization. In this article we provide an update on how Pipeline has continued…
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A New Pipeline of Plumbers Transforming Lives in Zimbabwe
Every trench dug, every pipe installed and every trainee mentored is another investment in people who will one day serve communities across the world and change lives, one plumber at a time.
NIST Receives New Patent for Microbe-Killing Water Heater
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have just been granted a patent for a water heater system that kills a class of harmful bacteria, reducing the risk of Legionnaires’ disease and other life-threatening infections, while reducing the associated risk of scalding.
Editor’s Note: This article was first published on NIST.gov on July 14, 2026. Click here for the original article. It’s easy to take hot running water for granted. Simply twist…
Exhaust Systems and Makeup Air: Achieving Balance Under the 2024 International Mechanical Code®
Mechanical exhaust systems perform a critical role in protecting occupant health, maintaining indoor air quality and reducing fire plus life-safety hazards. Whether serving commercial kitchens, parking garages, laboratories, restrooms or industrial processes, exhaust systems are designed…
Insights on the HVAC Industry Transition to A2L Refrigerants
Code Considerations for Building Officials and Inspectors
As the HVAC industry continues its transition from HFC refrigerants to A2L refrigerants, many questions and concerns have come up related to the permitting process and inspection expectations. Rest assured, the transition to A2L refrigerants is moving forward smoothly. The…
2024 IFGC Spotlight: Revised Section 403.6 Raises the Bar for Gas Piping Workmanship
For building inspectors, plans examiners, gas fitters, mechanical contractors and fuel gas system designers, code compliance often focuses on pipe sizing, combustion air calculations and venting requirements. Yet one of the most…
Call for Committee: Codes and Standards Council
The International Code Council is accepting applications for the Codes and Standards Council. Who Should Apply: The call is open to code officials and representatives of allied/interested organizations and professions who possess knowledge and experience…
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