August 4th, 2026 •
Code Corner: 2024 IFGC Chapter 3: General Regulations
The Code Corner explores sections of the International Codes® each month, focusing on key elements of these essential codes. This month, we’re spotlighting the scope of Chapter 3 of the 2024 International Fuel Gas Code®.

The  International Codes® (I-Codes®), developed by the International Code Council (ICC), are a family of fifteen coordinated, modern building safety codes that help ensure the design and construction of safe, sustainable and affordable structures.      The I-Codes…

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August 3rd, 2026 •
Low‑Ambient Derating in Heat Pumps: Capacity Loss and Balance‑Point Calculation for Auxiliary Heat Requirements
The derating curve is not merely a performance characteristic, it is a design tool that shapes equipment selection, auxiliary heat sizing and overall system architecture.

Heat pump technology has become a defining component of modern HVAC engineering in regions of the country where buildings are transitioning toward electrification and higher efficiency. Although all heat pumps…

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