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Articles from April 2021
IAS adds two new accreditation programs covering medical devices testing and lead analysis
International Accreditation Service (IAS) accreditation process provides objective evidence that an organization operates at a high level of organizational, legal and technical standards. IAS bases its programs on internationally recognized…
Code change highlights from the 2021 Committee Action Hearings
The International Code Council Committee Action Hearings began on Sunday, April 11, and will run through May 5, 2021. This year’s virtual hearings offer code officials, architects, builders, plumbing officials,…
Achieving water efficiency will require collaboration from the entire building industry
Water is one of the most essential resources needed for human survival. Today’s nearly 7.7 billion global inhabitants are putting more stress on our already limited supply of freshwater resources….
Innovative plumbing code technologies are critical to creating sustainable and resilient buildings
As society continues to place a greater emphasis on creating sustainable and resilient communities, the onus has been placed on the building safety industry to achieve this goal. This can…
Deanne Criswell sworn in as FEMA’s 12th administrator
On April 27, 2021, United States Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas swore in Deanne Bennett Criswell as the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) 12th administrator, the first woman…
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