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April 29th, 2020 •
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2020 National Green Building Standard now available for free download

The fourth edition of the ICC-700 National Green Building Standard has been approved by the American National Standards Institute and is available for public use.

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April 28th, 2020 •
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Guidance for the disinfection of building water systems using the IPC

Ensuring the safety of building water systems has always been a priority in the International Plumbing Code (IPC). Here’s a closer look at how the IPC addresses the disinfection of a building water system.

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April 28th, 2020 •
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Updated CDC guidance on closing and reopening aquatic facilities

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have updated two guidance documents on closing and reopening aquatic facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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April 28th, 2020 •
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NSC encourages worker recognition and protection of America’s workforce

With 5,250 workplace deaths in 2018, work-related fatalities in the U.S. have reached the highest number reported since 2008, when they totaled 5,214. The pandemic has further complicated employers’ role in keeping their workers safe.

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April 28th, 2020 •
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Survey reveals COVID-19 effect on hurricane readiness

In a survey commissioned by the nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH), 66 percent of respondents stated they were either extremely likely, moderately likely or slightly more likely to prepare for the 2020 hurricane season due to the COVID-19 virus pandemic.

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April 27th, 2020 •
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Code Council welcomes new code expert to its team to manage plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas programs

Guy Tomberlin will help lead the Code Council’s efforts to advance PMG codes, standards and resources to support the plumbing and mechanical sectors.

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