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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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.
Closing the Communication Gap: How Facility and Security Teams Can Strengthen Campus Infrastructure
Why reliable in-building communications and integration are becoming a facility manager priority.
For facility managers across colleges and universities, supporting campus safety has always been part of the role. But as threats evolve, facility infrastructure and its integration are becoming increasingly central to operational readiness. Security teams today rely…
S. K. Ghosh Associates Announces Leadership Transition
The International Code Council (ICC) is pleased to announce an important leadership transition at S. K. Ghosh Associates (SKGA). Dr. S. K. Ghosh, founder and President of SKGA, will be stepping into the…
Transformative Changes in the 2027 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)
The updates to the 2027 ISPSC, combined with the inclusion of the PHTA/ICC-2 standard, introduce significant and essential improvements designed to enhance safety, health, ease of compliance and operational clarity within the realm of public aquatic facilities.
The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code® (ISPSC®) is a cornerstone for ensuring the safety and health of users in aquatic environments. The 2027 revisions to the code introduce significant…
International Code Council Releases Early 2027 Fire Code Battery Provisions and Lithium-Ion Safety Guide
The International Code Council (ICC) has released Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in the Built Environment – Early Release of the Chapter 43 Battery Provisions of the Forthcoming 2027 International Fire Code® (IFC). The guide…
Ask Me Anything: Your Questions About Building Department Challenges and More, Answered
Member-submitted questions about service on the International Code Council (ICC) Board of Directors, public administration, project management, building codes and more are answered by Jessica Fust, CBO, MPA, Building Official at City of Billings, MT, and ICC Board Member.
Jessica Fust, CBO, MPA, Building Official at City of Billings, MT, and ICC Board Member, joined us on our “Ask Me Anything” series in the online member community to answer member-submitted questions. …
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