The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code® (ISPSC®) is a cornerstone for ensuring the safety and health of users in aquatic environments. The 2027 revisions to the code introduce significant…
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Transformative Changes in the 2027 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)
The updates to the 2027 ISPSC, combined with the inclusion of the PHTA/ICC-2 standard, introduce significant and essential improvements designed to enhance safety, health, ease of compliance and operational clarity within the realm of public aquatic facilities.
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…
