To bring additional attention to the importance of plumbing, sanitation and fresh water, World Plumbing Day — an international event celebrated on March 11 every year — highlights the essential role of plumbers and plumbing systems in improving public health and protecting the environment.
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International Code Council Recognizes the Importance of World Plumbing Day
To bring attention to the importance of plumbing, sanitation and fresh water, World Plumbing Day highlights the essential role of plumbers and code-compliant plumbing systems in improving public health and protecting the environment.
Stationary Generators: The Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard and Recommendations for Mitigation
This article highlights some of the important findings in a report, published in June 2025, by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that characterizes the carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning hazard posed by stationary generators.
This article highlights some of the important findings in a report, published in June 2025, by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that characterizes the carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning…
Addressing Middle Housing Through Building Codes
Demand for cost-effective housing options continues to grow across the United States. One housing type drawing increasing attention is small, multifamily buildings that fall outside the scope of the International Residential Code®…