ISH Frankfurt, held from March 17-21, 2025, brought together global leaders, innovators and professionals in the water, plumbing and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industries for a trade fair…
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Articles from 2025
ISH Frankfurt 2025: Plumbing Solutions for a Sustainable Future
The theme of this year’s event was, "Solutions for a Sustainable Future," and was an incredible showcase of plumbing design, innovation and sustainability.
Embracing the Legacy of Plumbing: My Journey as a Guardian of Comfort and Safety
Code Council Director of PMG Technical Resources, Gary Gauthier, gives insight into his experience working in the plumbing field.
As a plumber, I find pride in the intricacies of the profession that often go unnoticed by many. Most people see plumbing as nothing more than fixing leaks and unclogging…
A2L Refrigerants: Latest Challenges and Opportunities
To facilitate a smooth transition to A2Ls, jurisdictions across the country have already begun adopting the approved 2027 IMC code language addressing these issues. It is highly recommended that all jurisdictions review these sections of code and determine the best method for addressing them in their area.
As the first half of 2025 wraps up, the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry wrestles with some of the new updates surrounding A2L refrigerants. To comply with regulations…
Recap: International Code Council’s 2025 Leadership Week and Committee Action Hearings
Attendees of ICC Leadership Week enjoyed a keynote speech, industry-leading conversations, networking opportunities and sessions developed specifically for leaders in the building safety and construction professions.
From April 26-27, 2025, the International Code Council hosted its ICC Leadership Week in Orlando, Florida. This event was held in conjunction with the Committee Action Hearings for Group B…
Flooded and Failing: What Happens to Plumbing, HVAC and Gas Systems?
Floods can wreak havoc on the essential systems that make buildings habitable and safe. Building owners, contractors and code officials must understand the vulnerabilities of these systems and act promptly after flood events to inspect, repair or replace damaged components.
Flooding is one of the most damaging natural disasters, with the potential to compromise not just the structure of buildings but also the critical systems that support everyday life. Heating,…
ICC Pulse Podcast Episode 63: Tales from the Code Development Process
In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we dive into what the code development process is, how it works and how you can get involved.
In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we build on our previous episode, How to Participate in the Code Development Process, by diving deeper into real-world experiences from those who’ve…
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