NFPA 101 Now Open for Public Input
Now is the time to weigh in on the 2021 Life Safety Code. This content was originally generated by NFPA. Click here for original post. We…
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Self-Service Database Links City Codes to Permits, for Better or Worse
Public-facing online access leaves little room for arbitrary code enforcement. The field of “community development software” has become far more robust in recent years, so…
How Not to Interpret the Life Safety Code
Applying a life safety code provision out of context can cost a lot of money. Recently I taught the Life Safety Code Essentials seminar in…
ANSI Appoints IAPMO’s Chaney as New Chairman
IAPMO CEO GP Russ Chaney has been elected to serve as chairman of ANSI Board of Directors. Chaney’s one year term with the American National…
Energy Code Compliance for Metal Buildings
DOE’s Energy Code Commentator’s next webinar-based training is January 11. Metal buildings represent a common source of questions when it comes to energy code compliance….
Pennsylvania Opens Communication with Energy Raters/Auditors
Here are the highlights of Pennsylvania’s recent Act 36, updating the PA UCC. Pennsylvania – In late October, Governor Tom Wolf signed Act 36, amending…
Seattle’s Energy Code Gets Tough
Starting January 1, 2018, the Seattle’s energy code will become more stringent (and more costly and difficult to achieve) but will ultimately help home buyers…
The Right Way to Evaluate Building Products
Building code officials need more transparency in the building product evaluation arena to ensure specified products comply with codes and standards. Safe buildings begin…
Changes to Lighting Control in New Florida Building Code
On December 31, Florida will transition to a new building code with updated guidelines for automatic receptacle control, electrical energy monitoring, lighting control provisions and requirements…
IAPMO Standards Council Issues Four TIAs to UMC
The IAPMO Standards Council recently issued four tentative interim amendments (TIA) revising the 2018 edition of the UMC. TIA UMC 001-18, 002-18, 003-18, and 004-18…