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Why, where, when, what and how for storm shelters: Improvements…
The International Building Code requires…
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New automatic door requirements for accessibility
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International Wildland-Urban Interface Code recommended by U.S Fire Administration
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Why, where, when, what and how for storm shelters: Improvements…
The International Building Code requires…

Why have a storm shelter? The occurrence of severe weather events, such as tornadoes and hurricanes, are increasing. Four of the five costliest hurricanes to hit the U.S. – Harvey…

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New automatic door requirements for accessibility
Automatic doors offer convenience, improve…

Automatic doors offer convenience, but also have additional benefits. Automatic doors improve building access for persons using wheelchairs, scooters or walking aids, as well as parents pushing strollers, customers pushing…

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International Wildland-Urban Interface Code recommended by U.S Fire Administration
The U.S. Fire Administration released…

The nation’s wildfire problem has reached crisis proportions. Between 2005 and 2020, wildfires have destroyed more than 89,000 structures in the United States, including homes and businesses. The most damaging…

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Cross-Connection Control: A Critical Line of Defense Against Potable Water Contamination
We take cross-connection control for granted, but it is critical for safe and clean drinking water.

As I write this article, I am reminded of the old American Standard advertisement, The Plumber Protects the Heath of the Nation poster. It hangs in my living room, and…

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Significant changes to length of hot water piping to fixtures in the 2021 International Residential Code

An addition to Section P2905.3 (Length of Hot Water Piping to Fixtures) of the 2021 International Residential Code states that the code now limits the length of hot water piping…

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California incentivizes jurisdictions to transition to a more efficient solar permitting processes
Jurisdictions may choose to use SolarAPP+, a platform developed by the Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Labs

California continues to lead the nation in solar installations through a $20 million grant funding opportunity for California cities or counties. The California Automated Permit Processing – or CalAPP– program…

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