June 21st, 2024 •
EPA’s Technology Transitions Program: A2L Refrigerants in the Built Environment
In this article, we will cover the second program EPA has enacted for the phasedown of HFC Refrigerants, the Technology Transitions Program, as it applies to residential and commercial HVAC systems.

Over the last two years, much has been written about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) program mandating a reduction in the production and use of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants for…

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June 20th, 2024 •
Highlighting the Latest International Plumbing Research from Australia
Here we highlight the work of two prominent Australian universities on new insights into managing the risk of Legionella in plumbing systems and water demand research.

As a global leader in the plumbing industry, the International Code Council has the privilege of collaborating with several international universities, academic institutions and research partners. With so many organizations…

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June 14th, 2024 •
CodeNotes: Gas Appliance Combustion, Ventilation and Dilution Air Part 2 – Indoor Combustion Air Methods
In part 2 of this CodeNotes series, we will focus on the indoor combustion air methods outlined in the 2021 International Residential Code and International Fuel Gas Code

This edition of CodeNotes — Gas Appliance Combustion, Ventilation and Dilution Air Part 2 – Indoor Combustion Air Methods – is based on the 2021 International Residential Code® and the…

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